Breaking Down Sword Reward: Analyzing Tenyo Majic's Mastery

The Sword Reward by Tenyo Magic is a captivating and mind-boggling magic trick that will leave your audience astounded. This trick involves a small wooden box with three slots and three stainless steel swords. The magician places a white plastic plate inside the box, covering the slots, and proceeds to insert the swords into the box, seemingly impaling the plate. To perform this trick, the magician first shows the audience the wooden box, making sure to demonstrate that the plate covers the slots completely. The swords are also shown to be solid and sharp. With a swift motion, the magician inserts the swords into the box, making sure they pass through the slots.

With a swift motion, the magician inserts the swords into the box, making sure they pass through the slots. The audience is left in disbelief as they witness the swords penetrating the plate. Then, the magician removes the swords, one by one, revealing that the plate remains intact and unharmed.

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Total bummer Sword Reward couldn't be made examinable. It had the potential to be in the same all star league as Dragon Altar & Crystal Cleaver imo. All of which beg to be attempted by the intrigued audience.

When I seen the demo the first time it was so obvious how it was done so I did not buy it. Glad I didn't if the floor looks noticeably different after the trick too. What a shame.

I agree. It is so obvious, and indeed no effort has been done to perfect it, i.e. the floor indeed looks different before and after. Also, the second routine, does not work half of the time. Such a simple idea, such a potentially strong effect, such as waste. I wanted it to be more

I totally agree that this is an item they could and should have been made examinable. Here's a video I made with a couple of ideas: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YzdCkPUdWVkA1sP69

Also, there are some really cool ideas for Sword Reward among the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sqeW-oqnA_26VQFtSZrBw

Thanks for sharing that Tomas, some nice handling tips and I like how you verbally set up the premise of the penetration. The video link with the mini card sword idea is great. Am going to give that a try 😊

Great Idea Thomas, I like your idea of putting the sword up from the bottom, this way you can take off the lid and show the inside better of the box. I have even flashed the lid with out a problem.

I played with and tried out a variation on the card sword idea shared in the video above. Took a small piece of paper and ripped into 6 pieces in front of my spectator and wrote six names, including their name on one piece. For the photo the spectator is my name "John".

Placed the slips in the box with the sword.

Do the move and show that somehow I was able in impale the slip with their name!

I obviously knew in advance I would be doing this for a certain individual and did the necessary pre-work. Played well!

Foe the traditional presentation am using a colored "Chinese" coin I believe made by Royal magic. http://www.penguinmagic.com/p/S8240

Shows up well against the black plastic.

Johnmeister. There's a wild, wild rumour afoot that one time, in a very small village far, far away, you performed a magic illusion & just followed the enclosed written instructions. Needless to say, I pummeled the perp & threatened legal action against this slanderous talk.

On Jan 25, 2019, TomasB wrote:
I totally agree that this is an item they could and should have been made examinable.
Here's a video I made with a couple of ideas: https://photos.app.goo.gl/YzdCkPUdWVkA1sP69

Unfortunately I had no sound while watching the video, can you explain what the advantage is if the sword comes from below ?
I had seen the mini-card video before and think it's great - as well as the variant of John Talbot with the different names .
Some people complain about the different colours in the trick, is it not possible to remove this issue with a thin foil ?

J M, the name slips version is excellent!

Magic Dust, when you remove the lid to more clearly show the end result to the spectator, you are not forced to remove the sword at the same time (which destroys the end result). It can immediately be handed to the spectator in this condition since the lid is off. Check out J M's third photo for the nice display that is possible when the sword is inserted from below.

On Feb 12, 2019, TomasB wrote:
Magic Dust, when you remove the lid to more clearly show the end result to the spectator, you are not forced to remove the sword at the same time (which destroys the end result). It can immediately be handed to the spectator in this condition since the lid is off. Check out J M's third photo for the nice display that is possible when the sword is inserted from below /Tomas

Great, thanks for the clear answer, now I understand, I totally agree with this better handling

This thread has really turned this trick from one that I was initially quite disappointed with to one that may be much stronger. Quite frankly I was so disappointed I toyed with the idea of selling it. I really like JM's idea with the names..I might have to "borrow" that one

When I first got a glimpse of the six new Tenyo tricks for 2019, this was immediately one of my two favorites. It appeared to be versatile and this thread proves that to be true.

Sometimes you must give a new Tenyo a chance. Borrowing the ideas of others is one way to do that. 😉

I really like Sword Reward. As a matter of fact, I liked most of the 2019 lineup with the exception of Screen Clean (not really into cell phone tricks).
I'm excited to see what Tenyo has in store for 2020.

I decided to take out my Sword Reward last night and have a go with it using some suggestions found in this thread. What a fantastic thread thanks to TomasB and JT!! Excellent suggestions by both of you.

This really is an excellent trick/set of props IMO. That sword is really nice and I am sure could be used with other tricks.

The concerns posted here about the floor is really not an issue. The focus is on the star, coin, and sword or whatever else you have decided to use such as pieces of paper with writing on them.

Maybe this thread can be revived with more thoughts and suggestions. Anyone?

I am trying to come up with a way to use the coin and/or star to do a follow up effect. There should be plenty of ways to do that!

Also, there are some really cool ideas for Sword Reward among the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4sqeW-oqnA_26VQFtSZrBw

The audience is left wondering how this is possible, as it seems logically impossible for the plate to survive such an ordeal. This visual illusion is sure to leave everyone puzzled and intrigued. The Sword Reward by Tenyo Magic is a highly popular trick among magicians due to its simplicity and effectiveness. It can be easily learned and performed with minimal practice. Its deceptive nature makes it ideal for close-up magic performances, as it can be performed right in front of the spectators' eyes. This trick relies on the principle of misdirection and cleverly concealed slots in the wooden box. The audience is led to believe that the swords are passing through the plate when, in reality, they are passing through the slots, thus avoiding contact with the plate. The beauty of this trick lies in its ability to create a sense of wonder and mystery. It captivates the audience's attention and leaves them questioning the reality of what they have just witnessed. The Sword Reward by Tenyo Magic is a testament to the ingenuity of magic and illusion, reminding us of the power of deception in captivating and entertaining others..

Reviews for "The Marvels of Sword Reward: Tenyo Majic's Captivating Illusion"

1. Emma - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the Sword Reward trick by Tenyo Majic. The concept seemed really intriguing and I was excited to give it a try. However, the execution was poor and it didn't live up to my expectations. The sword didn't seem to stay in place and the trick just felt clumsy overall. I definitely wouldn't recommend it.

2. John - 1 star - I have been a fan of Tenyo Majic for a long time, but the Sword Reward trick really let me down. The gimmick was poorly made and the trick didn't work as smoothly as it should have. I tried adjusting it multiple times but still couldn't get it to work properly. For the price, I expected much better quality and functionality. Don't waste your money on this one.

3. Sarah - 2 stars - I found the Sword Reward trick by Tenyo Majic to be quite underwhelming. The trick itself is simple and not very impressive. The sword doesn't stay in place securely and the overall effect just feels lackluster. I was hoping for something more captivating and mind-blowing. Unfortunately, this trick fell short of my expectations. I would suggest looking for a different magic trick if you're looking for a wow factor.

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