The Cube Through Head by David Penn

The Cube Through Head by David Penn and TCC

Two empty tubes. One Rubik’s cube. And a volunteer who has absolutely no idea what is about to happen to their head.

The Cube Through Head is a visual illusion straight from David Penn’s own working repertoire, and it is built around one of the most delightfully ridiculous images in stage magic: a solid cube passing right through a person’s skull.

Here is how it plays. You show your audience two completely empty tubes. A Rubik’s cube goes into one of them, and it stays visible through the side holes the entire time. The tubes are positioned on either side of a participant’s head. The audience counts down. You tilt the tubes, and the cube visibly penetrates the participant’s head and drops into the net waiting below.

It is impossible, it is funny, and it is perfect for an audience. Henry Harrius says it is not only impossible and fun but a perfect illusion for your crowd. Use it as a standalone showpiece, or drop it into your existing Rubik’s cube routine for an unforgettable centrepiece. The cube size is also compatible with other popular Rubik’s cube effects, so it slots straight into the rest of your act.

David Penn teaches his own full routine in the tutorial, running more than eight minutes, so you get a complete show-stopping segment rather than just a prop. He has built in the comedy, the audience participation, and the timing that turn a clever gimmick into a real crowd favourite.

The craftsmanship matches the ambition. The tubes are crafted from the finest North American walnut, engineered by professionals and meticulously finished so the effect performs flawlessly every time. The Rubik’s cube and the gimmick arrive unstickered, which means you can customise them with the included stickers to suit your own presentation. Two velvet carrying bags keep everything protected on the road.

What’s included:

Two walnut tubes

Rubik’s cube, gimmick, and stickers (cube and gimmick arrive unstickered so you can customise them)

Two velvet carrying bags

Full tutorial including David Penn’s routine of more than 8 minutes

Difficulty: Intermediate
Best for: Stage, parlour, comedy shows, corporate events, and performers who already work with Rubik’s cubes