Decanter of Death by Mark Strivings - TrickWhat is the Decanter of Death? It is pictured here. It doesn't look like much, but lurking within this innocent looking little glass are the makings of a sinister and highly commercial presentation. Here's what happens. The performer displays three small glasses (as pictured), three small handkerchiefs, three slips of paper and pencils, and three rubber bands. Three volunteers are selected to assist. Two of them are told to write the same of a tasty