A small round ball is enclosed in the magician’s fist, and emerges as a SQUARE! Baffle your close-up audience with this shape-shifting illusion.

The Ball to Square Trick is a popular magic routine created by Albert Goshman, a renowned magician and inventor of numerous magic effects. It involves the transformation of a soft sponge ball into a square sponge.

Here’s a basic outline of the Goshman Ball to Square Trick:

1. Introduction: The magician begins by showing a small, soft, brightly colored sponge ball to the audience. This sponge ball is typically about one inch in diameter.
2. Transformation: With a magical gesture or a sleight of hand technique, the magician transforms the sponge ball into a square sponge. The transformation is typically done in the hands of the magician, often with a quick squeeze or a magical gesture.
3. Display and Verification: The magician then displays the square object to the audience, showing that it is solid and can be examined. The square may be made of sponge and is usually brightly colored to match the sponge ball.
4. Restoration: To add an extra layer of magic, the magician can reverse the transformation and turn the square back into a sponge ball using another magical gesture or method.

The Ball to Square Trick often relies on a special sponge ball and square object, both of which are included in the Ball to Square set. The sponge ball is specifically designed to compress and expand easily, allowing for the visual transformation. The square object is also specially crafted to match the appearance and size of the sponge ball.

Magicians who perform the Ball to Square Trick may incorporate additional routines, such as vanishes, color changes, or multiple transformations, to create a more dynamic and engaging performance.

It’s worth noting that the specific methods and techniques used in the Ball to Square Trick are proprietary to Goshman and are part of his legacy in the magic community.