A stooge, in magical terms, is someone pretending to be a audience member, but who is actually “in on the secret” and is secretly helping the magician perform various effects that range from mentalism to “normal” illusions.  The use of a stooge is often thought of when magicians perform impossible effects on television or theatre performances, however, stooges aren’t just limited to TV - they can be used in table-hopping environments, small parties and even informal gatherings.  Stooges are used for a variety of effects, and this article will explain a few of them.

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