The effect reads totally impossible, yet it is accurate in every regard. One of the most unique and baffling magical effects on stage today. Direct from Devin Knight's own stage show and a limited release, this is based on a little known idea that Al Mann shared with Devin.

Devin's original idea has been revised and improved upon to make it into a real visual showpiece. Read the effect and ponder how such a thing is possible:

Effect

Performer introduces a table containing a chess set. He tells the audience before the show he gave a copy of the best-selling book, "Chess Strategy" to an audience member. She were instructed to secretly take the book out of the magician's sight and circle a chess piece on any page. She was also instructed to note the page number containing the circled piece and seal everything in a large yellow envelope.

Please note: Once the book is given to the spectator in the audience before the show, the magician never touches it again! The person in