Thursday, January 29, 2026

The Salt Trick - Jack Chanin

 Two photographs of the great magician Jack Chanin , at different points in his career, performing the vanishing and re-appearance of a shaker full of salt.

Jack Chanin performs the Salt Trick

The Salt Trick performed by Jack Chanin

Some quotes about Jack Chanin from the book "Chanin: The Man with the Magic Hands" by David E. Haversat -

“Because of their unusual cleverness and originality in presentation, Chanin’s books will live as long as magic-and that is forever.” 
– Edward M. Massey


“Chanin could pick up a silk with a brick in it, and you would never know.”
– Dai Vernon


“I had never before seen such an impromptu performance, nor have I seen one since. They don’t make ’em like Jack anymore.” 
– Jay Marshall


“Jack was not simply a great magician; he was the greatest.” 
– Max Maven





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