Sword Thru Neck

 A sword and neck stock is displayed for the spectators. To show the potential 'danger' the magician thrusts the sword through the center. The neck stock is then placed around the neck of a volunteer. Slowly and deliberately the sword is forced through the "victim's", I mean volunteer's, neck, from the side view so that both ends of the blade are in full view. The magician then tells the volunteer to take a deep breath and let it out. This is when the magician takes the blade back from the person's neck. To the audience, it looks impossible but, it is safe & easy to do.