Having Hans in the box while Helga his late wife or a spectator put in the swords. His assistant now jumps inside wearing a gold dress. In another stunt Moretti would shoot an apple off. The magician then proceeds to thrust swords through every conceivable angle leaving no apparent room to hide The swords are then removed and the assistant reveals herself unharmed. Like most standard magic tricks there are a number of methods that can be used for this one. Chantatachán was a program produced for Telemadrid in 1992-93.īorn Johannes Cewe sometimes spelt CreweMoretti moved to West Germany in 1940 and trained in the circus until 1950. Before any of you hoist me up a tree for uttering this blasphemy I refer you to Hans Morettis Cardboard Box Illusion. Here is another great classic of magic the sword cabinet. Although certain people might rightfully claim particular presentations as their own or might have a patented variant of the method there is no bar against any competent duo performing a cardboard swordbox routine. Johannes Crewe more widely known by his stage name Hans Moretti 24 July 1928 13 March 2013 was an illusionist and escapologist. Hans Maureen performing the original world-champion-winning act escape from the sword-box at their show in Las Vegas. For the final part of the effect the magician slowly removes the swords one by one from the box until all have been pulled out and carefully put away. The magician spins the box all the way around so that the audience can see that the swords really have pierced through the box from one side and out the other.Ĭardboard box wooden spears and unwilling assistant. 10 secrets behind the most famous magic tricks revealed. The assistant climbs into a tiny little box which is then sealed shut. Hans Moretti Began Performing At Sixteen First As A Juggler And Then Magician And Escapologist He Won The Grand Illusio The Magicians Harry Houdini Illusions We would like to thank Juan Tamariz and Luis.
We would like to thank Juan Tamariz and Luis Piedrahita for making this content available. Chantatachán was a program produced for Telemadrid in 1992-93.