Linking Safety Pins by Andrus Routine by Chuck Leach Magic Trick Gimmick - New* For Sale

The Effect: Large, solid safety pins visually link together, unlink, pass through one another, and penetrate solid objects (like pens or handkerchiefs) right in front of the spectator\'s eyes.

The Technique: Andrus revolutionized a key gaffed-pin mechanic—originally devised by L. Vosburg Lyons—and refined the sleight-of-hand movements so that even closely inspected pins appeared entirely locked and un-gimmicked throughout the performance.

Why It’s Famous: Famed magician Tony Slydini famously called Andrus\' routine \"real magic.\" It transformed a mundane household object into an elegant, visual puzzle that was far more intimate and relatable than large stage props.

The Adaptation: Chuck Leach updated and streamlined Andrus’ classic routine for modern close-up performers, releasing it alongside Chazpro Magic\'s authorized sets of Andrus pins.

The Flow: Leach reorganized the sequences to reduce complex handling, building a smooth, multi-phase routine:

1. Two pins are opened, inspected, and closed by the spectator.

2. The magician visually melts one closed pin directly into the center of the other.

3. A third pin is added, linking them into a chain of three.

4. The magician finishes with a clean, impossible unlinking sequence that leaves the spectator holding the closed pins.

Why It Matters: Leach’s handling simplified Andrus\' intricate finger-work, making the legend\'s ground-breaking routine far more accessible and practical for everyday close-up performers.