Headache by Tobias Dostal

So, you pretend to knock your head and suddenly there's blood running down your forehead. Then, as if by magic, it vanishes, and you're absolutely fine. That's "Headache" by Tobias Dostal for you. Tobias is pretty good at coming up with tricks that make people do a double-take, and this one's been making the rounds online quite a bit.

The gimmick itself makes it look like blood's oozing from nowhere, and it's dead easy to use. Tobias throws in a bunch of ideas, from a head bump to a dodgy haircut. Whether you're on stage or just trying to freak out some friends at the pub, you've got options.

This little number was all the rage at the Blackpool Magic Convention, and a few big-name magicians have been having a laugh with it too. You're not stuck with just the forehead; try it on your chest, or maybe pretend a paint can's sprung a leak. It fits right in your pocket and is ready to go quicker than you can say "oops". Just be prepared for some startled faces when you pull it out. It's like telling someone their fly's down when it's not, surprising, mildly alarming, but mostly just good fun.