Outsmokin’ is Ron Jaxon’s classic visual cigarette routine in which the filter repeatedly and visibly jumps from end to end—sometimes at the exact moment the cigarette touches the performer’s lips. The routine escalates into a comedy of frustration, ending with a clean, examinable finish. ***You may have seen it performed on television by Mario Lopez. You can watch him perform it here:
This example was produced by master craftsman, using a cigarette hand-crafted by the great John Rogers, universally regarded as the finest maker of hand-painted magician’s cigarettes ever. Rogers no longer makes cigarettes, making genuine Rogers pieces increasingly scarce and highly sought after by collectors.
The genius of this version lies not just in the effect, but in the construction. The cigarette appears completely normal, yet is made in a subtly flattened profile that is the ideal shape for the classic paddle move—allowing for exceptionally smooth, natural, and deceptive handling. There are no moving parts, and the method is far easier and more elegant than most magicians expect.
A beautiful blend of visual magic, classic technique, and legendary craftsmanship.
CONTENTS
1. Preparation.
• Constructing the gimmick
2. Moves & Effects....
• Flip Move
Visual Jump
Filter Jumps
Torn & Restored
The Ending.
Cleanup.. Alternative endings
Presentation & Patter..
• Sequence of phases
*** as a special bonus Ron teaches multiple endings. One ending where the filter of the cigarette ends up in the middle of the cigarette. And another super visual ending where two filters appear. One on each end of the cigarette so it looks like a tiny magic wand!!!!
