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Chen Kai’s Owen Wrist Chopper. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980s. Metal and wooden guillotine for the classic chopper effect in which a spectator’s wrist is unharmed, yet other items are severed in half. Polished aluminum. Owen hallmark. Height 16”. This example owned and used by the Mexican illusionist Chen Kai (Julio Cervera, 1945-2019). Accompanied by a photo of Chen Kai with this prop; and a March 1971 issue of Genii with the magician featured on the cover.