Review by George Guerra for American Flag Knife by Joe Mogar

Review by George Guerra for American Flag Knife by Joe Mogar
Review by George Guerra for American Flag Knife by Joe Mogar
5 out of 5

Very Striking Knife

After getting Joe’s bone handle knife set, I decided to order a few more knives. This was one of them. Very nice American flag pattern on one side and I picked the white as the opposite side to match the white in my set of bone handle knives..should have potential for a great routine. The quality of these knives are great and this is from someone who really didn’t have an initial interest in the color changing knife effect, but these knives have made me a convert.
BTW, I also ordered another set of the bone handle knives but with black as the opposite color

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Michael

Posted March 19, 2003:

Hi Andy. Just have to say this site is FANTASTIC!! Thank you for the time you gave when helping me decide upon a particular effect. The videos and reviews are very insightful. I will use this site as a great resource in researching magic. You have a vast knowledge in the field, and a huge collection of effects. Thanks for sharing it.

Michael

Review by George Guerra for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock

Review by George Guerra for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock
Review by George Guerra for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock
5 out of 5

Another Outstanding Item From Mel

I reviewed Mel Babcock’s Nest of 5 Boxes recently and I received this item two days ago. Again, beautiful workmanship and the use of exotic woods just add that additional touch to the boxes. Mel used Padauk on the largest box, followed by Rosewood in the middle box, and finally Canary Wood in the smallest box. Simple method but so well put together that it’s a pleasure to perform. Mel’s switch to more exotic woods in his magic puts these pieces into museum quality apparatus. The best part is the prices are affordable for what you are getting. One true collectible. I almost skipped this item but when Andy told he had ordered it, I obviously had second thought and I am glad I did.

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Review by George Guerra for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper

Review by George Guerra for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper
Review by George Guerra for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper
5 out of 5

Very Nice Paddle Set

I have owned this set of paddles for a while and they are well made in anodized aluminum with very close tolerances in the working gimmicks. I acquired the set directly from Joe as I work 15 minutes from his company, Creative Inventions, in Chatsworth, CA. I began visiting him for his beautiful wands which are a real work of art ( I own 5 presently) and, while there, he always shows me prototypes or first production pieces from his new line of magic. Of course, I ask to buy and he sells. Yes, there is more stuff coming out of this great craftsman, so be ready, Joe Porper is back!

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Review by Andy Martin for Red, White, Blue Paddle by Joe Porper

Review by Andy Martin for Red, White, Blue Paddle by Joe Porper
Review by Andy Martin for Red, White, Blue Paddle by Joe Porper
5 out of 5

Maybe the best mechanical paddle?

This paddle is a bit like the old Wonder Signal with more changes, can be handed out for examination and is made of high quality machined metal.

You go from three yellows, to two yellows and a red, to red white and yellow, to red white and blue – at which point the paddle can be handed out. Nothing to take away, easy to do, and my favorite of the Porper Paddles!

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Review by Andy Martin for Jumping Toothpick Paddle – New by Joe Porper

Review by Andy Martin for Jumping Toothpick Paddle - New by Joe Porper
Review by Andy Martin for Jumping Toothpick Paddle – New by Joe Porper
5 out of 5

A classic, made better than ever!

This paddle has always been a favorite of mine and now made in machined black metal it is more perfect than ever!

The basic effect is that the audience sees the toothpick jumping from hole to hole, but when the paddle is handed out for examination they can’t find even find any holes let alone a clue as to how the pick was jumping around!

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Review by Andy Martin for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper

Review by Andy Martin for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper
Review by Andy Martin for Porper Paddles Five Set by Joe Porper
5 out of 5

That’s a nice set of Paddles you have there!

I remember the old Jumping Toothpick Paddle from Joe Porper and always liked it. This set includes that paddle plus four others. They are all beautifully machined in metal and are of very high quality.

With this set you get: Jumping Toothpick, Red, White, and Blue, 1-2-3-4 Spot, Color Changer, and Mystery Paddle. My favorites are the Jumping Toothpick and the Red, White, and Blue. These are the easiest to work with, but the other three are not hard, just take a bit more handling. They are all gimmicked in some way, but the gimmicks are so well made that in each case the paddles can be handed out for examination.

They come in a nice presentation case with certificate of authenticity and make a very fine set of paddles. They are also available individually if you can’t afford the complete set.

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Review by Andy Martin for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock

Review by Andy Martin for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock
Review by Andy Martin for Triple Coin Boxes by Mel Babcock
5 out of 5

Beautiful, Simple, and Very Amazing!

So my good, but crazy friend, down in Phoenix, AZ told me to to get this nest of boxes trick. I said who needs another Nest of Boxes when I don’t use the other 4 I have? Well this one you do need! It is, of course, beautifully made by that master craftsman Mel Babcock. I always get a bit of a lump in my throat when he sends me something new.

But once you overcome the beauty the effect is really quite amazing too. Having the coin appear inside three boxes with the third box totally surrounded by coffee beans is quite unfathomable.

As usual for Mel this is a very desirable piece and at a very affordable price. Highly recommended.

Thanks Larry for the tip 🙂

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Gary Michaels

Posted March 15, 2003:

Hi Andy
I’m curious as to the origins of your Head Chopper (the one in the video); terrific site and a very nice collection…

Gary Michaels

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