Lifting heavier should feel harder — but what if it felt lighter instead? Welcome to the world of "Lb for Lb."

In daily life, we've grown used to a basic law of physics: the heavier an object, the harder it is to pick up. "Lb for Lb," designed by Wang Ji and produced by Bacon Magic, flips that expectation on its head, delivering a wonderfully counter-intuitive experience your audience will never forget.

Counter-Intuitive Effect

The magician brings out three miniature barbell plates and sets the stage with a familiar fact: in the gym, heavier weight means harder to lift. What follows defies all logic.

The spectator first lifts the "10kg" plate alone to feel its weight. Next, they lift the "10kg" and "5kg" plates together — yet it clearly feels lighter than the single "10kg" before! And the grand finale: lifting all three plates at once feels even lighter than either of the earlier attempts.

Ingenious Design

"Lb for Lb" is a self-working prop driven by pure physics. No connecting mechanism between the plates, no complicated sleight of hand — with zero extra moves, you deliver a jaw-dropping effect with ease.

The barbell-inspired appearance is thoughtfully designed to feel everyday and relatable, so the effect lands with context and narrative impact.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Whether you're a professional magician heating up a room, or a hobbyist sparking gasps at a party, "Lb for Lb" fits. It's simple to operate with effectively no learning curve — pick it up and you're ready to perform. Take it to gatherings, dinners, corporate shows, and more. Perform it in its home turf — the gym — where the effect becomes even more striking and contextually perfect.

Why "Lb for Lb"?

Pound for pound means the best, weight for weight. This prop takes that phrase literally — the more pounds you stack, the lighter they feel. It's a physics punchline the audience never sees coming.

What's Included

• 3 × prop barbell plates (approx. 7 cm / 2.75 in diameter, 1.5 cm / 0.6 in thick each)
• 1 × soft velvet storage pouch

Compact enough to carry anywhere. Bring impossible moments to the people around you anytime.

Ready to defy gravity with "Lb for Lb"?