Compact Disc Release 

By Jerry Mentzer

Basic effect: This is one of the cleanest penetrations you can imagine! A colorful ribbon is twice threaded through the center hole of a compact disk. (Note: once you learn the technique you can substitute almost anything with a hole in the center. I personally have had cardboard coasters made with a hole to use at restaurant gigs). Despite the seeming fair way the ribbon is threaded through the disk, the disk releases instantly when the performer desires. Neither the ribbon nor the the compact disc is gimmicked, and you could perform the effect with a borrowed CD. A compact disc is provided with the effect just so you won't have to have one of your own valuable Cds sitting in the bottom of your close-up case getting scratched, soiled, etc. Complete with CD dic, fabric ribbon, a pen to use to push the ribbon thru, instructions, everything you need to perform this effect.

​Skill level: Beginner. Suitable for ages 10 to adult.