The Principles of Destruction

Ben Seidman finally shares his most closely-guarded secrets for destroying every audience…literally

The Principles of Destruction was born from Ben’s desire to create a routine so powerful that it would send every audience into pure chaos. Years in the making, we’re so excited to bring you what is arguably his most incredible creation to date.

This world-class performance piece never fails to blow away an audience. It takes them on a spectacular journey that continually escalates in impossibility before concluding with a brain-melting finale that will have them screaming. As you’ve come to expect from Ben, every aspect has been meticulously perfected to ensure your audience has no explanation for what they just witnessed. It’s simply a miracle.

“F—ing diabolical. Wow!" Jamy Ian Swiss

“How am I supposed to give a quote for this? I’m speechless.” Mat Franco

“This is so good! I had to go back and rewatch several moments. I love it!” Doug McKenzie

FULL PERFORMANCE AVAILABLE BELOW

First, a selected card rises out of the deck while it’s isolated in a glass (using an ingenious method that will have you smiling from ear to ear). This card is then cleanly removed from the deck and placed in their hand before disappearing and reappearing underneath them. For the final phase, they rip off a corner of their card and hold onto it. Then, with your sleeves rolled up, you make the rest of the card vanish from your hands and materialize in the pocket of a completely different audience member. Of course, the torn corner matches perfectly and the card is totally examinable.

Don’t be fooled into thinking this is just another card trick. The Principles of Destruction is a masterclass in how ingenious principles can be seamlessly weaved with simple moves to create a level of deception that is truly surreal—all without any tricky body loads required.

Ben has carefully developed a devious routine in which multiple dual realities run simultaneously alongside some of the most powerful effects in the world (Rising Card, a vanish, and transposition). Every detail is meticulously laid out in this beautiful hardcover book, and is accompanied by precise illustrations. He’s also recorded a bonus video with extra handlings and tips to ensure you get the absolute most out of this killer multi-phase routine.

If you think you know dual reality, think again. The Principles of Destruction will open your mind to possibilities you never imagined. If you aren’t familiar with dual reality, then prepare to discover one of the most powerful tools a magician can have in their arsenal. Upon reading this thin but dense book, it will quickly become apparent why Ben is one of the most respected minds in all of magic.

“Beautifully structured and delightfully clever!” Carisa Hendrix (aka Lucy Darling)

“It’s soooooo good. I loved every bit of it. Thanks for the MUCH NEEDED inspiration.” Farrell Dillon

"I witnessed Ben Seidman destroy an audience of knowledgeable magicians and their discerning spouses with The Principles of Destruction. Then, I read the detailed explanation and was consoled at having been fooled so thoroughly. No wit can pierce the many layers of deception that Ben has carefully constructed. The routine is fantastic, but the principles are priceless!" Karl Hein

“I love magicians who aren’t afraid to invest considerable work before a performance in order to ensure the strongest effect. I love a performer who is proud to lie through their teeth in order to create additional layers of wonder. I love it when the audience is trapped in dual and even triple realities. I love Ben Seidman’s Principles of Destruction.” Mike Caveney

The Principles of Destruction Performance.

This outstanding, practical stage/parlor routine can play to crowds of 25 to 2,500+ with almost no props. In fact, if you skip, or replace, the Rising Card phase (which Ben discusses), the entire thing can be done with props that fit in your pocket.

If you are looking for a surefire way to leave an impression that lasts long after you’re gone, then you need to pick up your copy of The Principles of Destruction by Ben Seidman from Vanishing Inc. today!