Silk to Egg by Michael Ammar and Bazar de Magia

The Classic Silk to Egg Routine

One of the Greatest Sucker Tricks in Modern Magic

Celebrated as one of the most powerful and entertaining routines in contemporary magic, this effect has been performed countless times by Michael Ammar and immortalised by Lance Burton in one of his iconic television specials, a true testament to its strength, charm, and timeless appeal.

The Effect

The magician displays a bright red handkerchief, announcing that a miracle is about to occur. Slowly and deliberately, the silk is pushed into the left fist—only to transform into an egg before the audience’s eyes.

The secret appears simple: it’s just a hollow egg.
With playful confidence, the magician “exposes” the method, showing how the silk is hidden inside. The crowd laughs, certain they’ve caught on.

But then comes the twist.

The magician peels the hole off the egg, places it onto his forehead, then cracks the egg open proving it’s real. And as the perfect kicker, he reaches up and pulls the vanished handkerchief from the hole now on his forehead, leaving the audience in total disbelief.

A seamless blend of comedy, misdirection, and impossible magic, this routine delivers laughs, gasps, and a powerful finish every single time.

What’s Included

Performance Notes

Perfect for parlour, close-up, or television, this routine plays beautifully in any setting. It’s a masterclass in structure and surprise, a true classic that never fails to astonish audiences of all ages.