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The Ad Copy
Russian Roulette is a classic routine. It’s not been suitable for everyone…. until now.
Six marker pens: five dry and one that works
Six audience members each take one
One by one, the pens are freely selected and handed to you.
You run each pen across your face, your tie, your shirt, something valuable, or even someone else, hoping not to leave an indelible mark.
The final pen is revealed to be the dangerous one.
“The Pen Game is the most fun, most exciting and most believable of any ‘Russian Roulette’ routine. A true worker that you can easily make your own.”
Jon Armstrong
“Such a fun routine with a level of danger that appeals to an audience”
John Archer
“There’s suspense AND humor AND it can go on a plane with me? Brilliant!”
Chad Long
“As soon as I saw this routine, I instantly knew it was going in my show”
Eric Leclerc
The Pen Game is the perfect balance between comedy and serious consequences. It’s a fantastic routine to add to your show whether it’s for kids, family, adult or corporate.
There has never been such a versatile version of Russian Roulette. You can adapt The Pen Game to suit your own style. Make it as funny, or as serious as you want. There are many different ways to perform the routine with several ideas included in the tutorial. Involve audience members as much or as little as you want.
You receive everything needed to perform The Pen Game, except paper and an optional dice shaker.
If you have always wanted to perform Russian Roulette but haven’t found one to suit you yet… The Pen Game is for you.
Jheff's Guide
WHAT IT IS:
Effect with Props
HOW ACCURATE OR COMPLETE THE AD COPY IS:
It doesn’t mention how the die is used. Each of six participants takes a marker and is assigned a number from 1 to 6. A seventh participant rolls the die. The participant assigned to the corresponding number hands their marker to the performer, who then checks to see whether it is a dry one as described in the ad copy.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED THAT YOU NEED OR NEED TO KNOW:
Everything is included in the package except for a dice shaker cup, which is optional.
SETUP AND RESET:
The reset involves the die, replacing the paper on the clipboard, and making sure the markers are set in the plastic holder. All of this takes a minute or so.
ANGLES:
This can be done surrounded with a careful placement of some of the elements.
SUITABLE VENUES:
Parlor, Stage, Internet
JHEFF’S JUDGMENT:
This is a safer, more fun, and family‑friendlier version of the Smash N Stab style routine that uses five large markers, only one of which writes. It’s very easy to do, though the large markers, the large plastic container, and the other items dictate that this is a parlor or stage effect. Although using the die to eliminate markers means you can’t demonstrate mind reading or mind control, there are alternative approaches you could use. If you’re looking for a unique, easy‑to‑do Smash N Stab-style routine, this delivers on that promise.