The Duplex Slate

by Ed Massey

Manufactured by

Jay Lesley.

The Duplex Slate is one of the most unique slates ever devised. My mentor, Jim Swoger, worked on many of Ed Massey’s prototypes and this is one of Ed’s best creations. This version has an Old World appearance, unlike any other.

Produce the same writings as two-frame slates, with only one frame because the gimmick is internal. There are two panels that travel like two cards are shuffled overhand.

(when I saw how it worked I laughed out loud. The method is a mechanical marvel. Absolutely awesome. I have never seen a slate that works like this. There is amazing craftsmanship hidden in this tiny, innocent looking slate - Kranzo)

This allows:

One message to appear

One message that changes into another message - or

Two different messages appear (one on each side) from a slate just shown blank on both sides.

The move only takes one second and performed with my handling, it’s virtually invisible. (See video)

Each one has an exquisite Old World appearance that doesn’t scream “Trick”. Some will buy this as a collectable but it’s a worker. The ghostly image left by the chalk fits the appearance in total..

This is the original, large enough for a theatre if you’re using IM

It works in a parlor setting and

At 4.75 X 5.5 you can use this close up too

Hand crafted by Jay Leslie.  Comes with detailed instructions. You will also learn a very fooling effect where you can make a playing card materialize on top of the slate.