'Vanishing Act'  Synopsis


By: Allison Reiley
8 guests + 1 adult

Teen performance magicians converge to compete, but when the trophy can't be found before the contest begins, who made it do the disappearing act? Ask and gather the clues from the others and find out who decided to pull this unwelcome magic act. Note that each guest is expected to learn a simple magic trick of their choice to perform at the party, and it also includes a single-item scavenger hunt component to encourage interaction while sharing early clues. Includes two optional characters (and an optional second host) for which you can create your own clues to help customize your gaming experience!

Modern day mystery for teens set against a backdrop of magic performers. Recommended for teens with an interest in magic or strong interest in stage performance as this requires learning a magic routine in addition to just dressing up for the role. Includes two optional characters (and an optional second host) for which you can create your own clues to help customize your gaming experience!


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Contents

  • Host Instructions
  • Guest Instructions
  • Character Descriptions
  • Character Motives
  • Game Clues
  • Print-able Invitations
  • Email-able Invitations
  • Invitation Tracking
  • Name Tags
  • Pre-Game Clues
  • Suggested Recipes
  • Tips from Other Hosts
  • Bulk Emailing Tools
  • Scripts (Large Group Games Only)
  • Cast Materials (Large Group Games Only)

Team-Building Features (Available only in Team Building version)

  • Facilitator's Instructions
  • Team Assignments Tools
  • Team Building Activities
  • Table Tents
  • Team Building Tips and Suggestions
  • Questionnaires and Team Review Tools
  • Awards

Reviews

I had this for my daughters 14th party and it was so much fun. The girls all had a great time and i would recommend it to anyone!
... - Australia
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
We played this game for my son's 11th birthday... The guests had a great time dressing up, doing the magic tricks and following the clues. You need a few adults because at this age kids find it hard to translate clues from the paper into what they need to say and we had a few time when clues weren't revealed. When clues aren't revealed the evening stops (for a while anyway). My son and his friends had a great time. If you plan to do this one check out my host suggestions it will make it much easier for you to do.
Rangi C. - waikerie, south australia
Sunday, July 09, 2006
This site is excellent. I had such a fun time with this game. Almost everyone suspected one guest, and the person who did it suspected herself before she knew. Awesome fun! The author of this mystery deserves kudos! Thanks!
Katy M. - Halstead, Kansas
Sunday, April 23, 2006
The party was really fun and everyone had a great time. Looking PAst Appearances was a neat theme, the magic tricks were fun and the scavenger hunt included in the mystery was a great activity within the story. We needed more clues or clearer clues to the thief. Overall it was a great party for our age group of 12 years old.
OLIVIA B.
Sunday, May 23, 2004

Characters


 Morgan Fouts
The smart but critical magician

Morgan's intent, scholarly and extremely critical... of everything as well as everyone. Her/his performing name is: Morgana.

Donna Fantasia
The self-obsessed magician

Donna always wants the spotlight to be on her! If she's not the main attraction or center of attention, she'll rearrange things so that she is.
Her performing name is: The Fantastic Fantasia

Cynthia LaFlamme
The easily distracted magician

While Cynthia's a capable magician, she tends to come off rather shallow and sometimes even flaky. Her performing name is: The Flaming Cindy

Chandler Montcroft
The moody one

Chandler tends to be very moody and terribly impatient. His/her performing name is: Chandler the Magnificent

Katherine Verne
The sly magician

Katherine proves to be sly and sneaky, but in a smooth kind of way. One always wonders how fair she's really playing. Her performing name is: Katherine the Great.

Adrian Stone
The bold and brash magician

Bold and brash, Adrian shows no fear and a willingness to step up to the plate first... whether this is bravery or recklessness depends on your point of view. Her/his performing name is: The Mystifier.

Delaney Cruz
The nice magician

Delaney seems like the ultimate goody-goody, always willing to help or step in and be a friend. It seems too good to be true. Is it, like the magic tricks, just an act? Her/his performing name is: The Distinguished Delaney.

Millicent Browning
The reclusive magician

It's hard to know what Millicent thinks because she keeps to herself, very timid and shy. Her performing name is: The Astounding Ms. Browning

Riley Scott III

Grandchild of the first Riley Scott, founder of the prestigious award for young magic performers. Riley currently runs the competition, and takes this matter of family pride very seriously. S/he need no performing name. S/he is Riley Scott III!


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