The Death Saw Illusion

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:illusion
gptkbp:affects creates the illusion of danger
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:theatrical_performances
variety shows
stage magic
illusionism
gptkbp:audience limited
gptkbp:creator gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:cultural_impact parodied in media
inspired other illusions
gptkbp:demographics varied
gptkbp:duration_of_performance short
gptkbp:famous_magicians gptkb:Derren_Brown
gptkb:Harry_Houdini
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Death Saw Illusion
gptkbp:influenced_by stagecraft
classic magic tricks
modern magic techniques
audience psychology
gptkbp:media_appearances gptkb:television_special
live performances
gptkbp:notable_performances gptkb:Penn_&_Teller
gptkb:David_Copperfield
gptkbp:notable_quote " It's all an illusion!"
" What you see is not what you get!"
gptkbp:often_includes gptkb:Writer
costumes
lighting effects
dramatic music
gptkbp:origin gptkb:20th_century
gptkbp:performance often performed by magicians
gptkbp:props_used gptkb:box
gptkb:optics
assistant
gptkbp:public_reaction shock and amazement
gptkbp:related_illusions escape acts
sawing a woman in half
gptkbp:requires gptkb:storytelling
gptkb:training
precision
audience engagement
timing
showmanship
gptkbp:safety_measures hidden compartments
pre-staged setups
gptkbp:technical_skill_required high
gptkbp:type gptkb:magic
gptkbp:visitors thrilling
entertaining
suspenseful
memorable
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:David_Copperfield
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5