The Mask | “Covid Trick” | Buddy Stein+Mathieu Bich

A familiar object. An unexpected secret.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary blue disposable surgical mask. Look closer, however, and you’ll discover something made specifically for the magician and collector: a beautifully printed 100% silk mask, complete with realistic detailing and delicate strings, crafted in miniature to fit neatly inside a standard thumb tip.

Inspired by the everyday objects that surround us, this unusual piece transforms a remarkably recognizable item into a versatile tool for magic. Produce it from nowhere, make it vanish, transpose it, or incorporate it into your favorite silk and thumb-tip routines.

The included one-hour instructional tutorial takes you well beyond the basics, exploring everything from foundational thumb-tip technique to advanced mask handling, angle management, subtleties, steals, loads, ditches, and presentation ideas.

You’ll also discover several unique routines designed specifically around the mask, including a contemporary take on Vernon’s classic “Bill to Silk”—reimagined with an object instantly recognizable to modern audiences.

For collectors, it’s a particularly distinctive addition: a finely crafted silk reproduction of an object that became an unmistakable symbol of our time, transformed into something entirely unexpected.

Please note: This is a magic prop made from silk, not a functional protective mask. It provides no protection against viruses, including COVID-19.