Every great magic trick consists of three acts. The first act is called "The Pledge"; the magician shows you something ordinary, but of course... it probably isn't. The second act is called "The Turn"; the magician makes this ordinary something, do something extraordinary, and this leaves you hanging and wondering. Now if you're looking for the secret... you won't find it. That’s why there's a third act, and it is called, "The Prestige". This is the part with the twists and turns; it is the magician’s finale. Sometimes what we see, is not real. Sometimes what is real, we don’t see. Sometimes what we think is real, is just an illusion!
The clues to find the “Prestige” are in the picture of candy. All you need in order to “see” the illusion are: your two eyes, and some patience.
In the picture you will find a 3D illusion that contains all the information required to solve this puzzle. Once your eyes are focused you will see ONLY ELEVEN piles of candy. In each pile, you will be able to see “smilies”. A “smiley” is a round piece of candy that is nearly fully exposed or not covered much by other candy. At least 50% of the piece of candy must be visible for it to count as a “smiley”. Now, just count the “smilies”.
NORTH: AB° CD.EFG
WEST: HIJ° KL.MNO
A = Number of Yellow Smilies in LOWER LEFT PILE.
B = Number of Blue Smilies in TOP ROW OF THREE PILES.
C = Number of Black Smilies in CENTER PILE.
D = Number of Orange, and Green, Smilies in CENTER PILE.
E = Number of Blue Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
F = Number of White Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
G = Number of Yellow and Blue Smilies in LOWER LEFT PILE.
H = Number of Green Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
I = Number of Blue Smilies in TOP ROW OF FOUR PILES.
J = Number of Red, Orange, and Blue Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
K = Number of Orange and Yellow Smilies in CENTER PILE.
L = Number of Red and Orange Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
M = Number of Red and Blue Smilies in LOWER RIGHT PILE.
N = Number of Yellow and Green Smilies in LOWER LEFT PILE.
O = Number of Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue Smilies in CENTER PILE.
Bring your own pen…invisible ink might not be allowed.
If you only have sight in one eye, or are colorblind, then you may not be able to solve the puzzle so I will assist as needed. Just contact me. Since this puzzle is somewhat subjective, I have changed the published coordinates to be the correct location. You may still try to solve the puzzle, or just use the published set.
