Tricky Time
Produced by ZH Ceng, Bond Lee & MS Magic
This is a clean, practical, and highly commercial clock magic effect with great comedy and interactive structure.
 
The clock is examinable by the audience.
The spectator pushes the hand, which lands on a random number.
By turning the clock upright, the magician controls where the weighted hand falls, for a funny comedy reveal.
He shows it matches his first prediction as a joke.
 
The real miracle happens next: the spectator holds the clock, closes their eyes, and spins the entire clock freely. The hand stays at a truly random position, creating a completely free choice of time.
 
Amazingly, this random time matches the performer’s final prediction perfectly.
 
The clock is 100% mechanical, examinable, no electronics, no batteries, no apps.
Easy to do, self-contained, and ready to use for any stage or close-up performance.