Doug Malloy's "The Lemon Game"

Doug Malloy’s routine, titled “The Lemon Game,” is a full 10-12 minute “hunk” for the stand-up magician. The routine goes like this: The magician invites a spectator up on stage and borrows a bill from him. The bill is signed, folded into a small billet, and placed into a drawstring bag, which the spectator holds. The spectator is now given the opportunity to pick a secret grand prize. The magician brings out a stack of large, laminated cards. The magician explains that each card bears the name of a special grand prize. The spectator picks a card. This card is placed in view by slipping it into two clips attached to the magician’s briefcase. The magician shows the gifts the spectator did not pick. They include a sports car, a diamond ring, and $10,000 in cash. The spectator now has a decision. He can keep the bag (which contains his money) or he can trade it for the undisclosed prize he has chosen. The spectator keeps the bag. The bag is opened. The bill is gone and in its place is a piece of paper that states, “You are a winner.” The secret prize is revealed. It is a lemon. The magician removes a bag of lemons from his briefcase. The spectator chooses one. It is cut in half. The halves of the lemon are pulled apart, revealing a rolled-up bill inside. The spectator removes the bill and unrolls it. It is his signed bill. The magician gives the two halves of the lemon to the spectator as a souvenir and returns him to his seat. Includes the original box. Box shows some wear and tear, else the contents in excellent condition.