Review by George Guerra for The Mummy by Alan Warner
5 out of 5
I love my mommy, I mean mummy!
This masterpiece has long been discontinued and difficult to find on the market; I guess owners are relunctant to part with their mummy and I can understand that. Well I finally got one. Sure, I paid extra for it through ebay but once I had it my hands, I have no regrets. It’s classic Warner craftmanship and my collection sure looks nice with this baby, especially among the other Egyptian pieces. Teak sure makes the item look great and, in Alan’s hand, there is no better master of the woodcraft. Most Highly Recommended!
Review by Anonymous for The Berg Book by Joe Berg, David Avadon, Eric Lewis
5 out of 5
Over The Top.
The very BEST. One of the best classics on magic. Joe Berg was a real pro.He knew as much about the profession as any magician. His book is one of the most sought after magic collectables. Anyone who has one of these books should hold on to it tightly.
Review by Andy Martin for Card Scrabble by Martin's Magic
5 out of 5
A Wonderfully Novel Card Revelation!
Here’s a new one of a kind item from Yours Truly here at Martin’s Magic! I think it is my best so far!
You have a card chosen. (BTW, I never actually use the Tiger Decks for real performances, but they photograph well, so I often use them when taking photographs – just in case you cared!).
Then you open a small box and show it has all of these miniature scrabble tiles that can be freely moved around in the box. You close up the box and start to gently shake the box with initially fairly large motions. As you do this you can hear the letters move around. As you continue shaking, the motions get smaller and smaller until in the end you hear nothing move. Then you ask the spectator to name their card, and ask them to lift the lid off of the box, and there neatly spelt out is the name of their card! Another Off The Shelf miracle comes to an end.
Reset is almost instant, but currently it is the same card that is revealed each time so it is not so good for walk around.
My wife said Wow! and smiled. That is good enough for me!
Review by Anonymous for Predicta Total by Bob Mason
5 out of 5
Wonderful, but I Paid Way Too Much
Predicta Total is a very good effect. It is direct, to the point, has almost nothing tricky looking, and packs a punch. All I regret is that I bought an original version and paid way more than it costs now.
Review by Larry Wilfong for Slydini Calendar Poster 1977 – No. 280 of 300 by Zoe Tucker
5 out of 5
Slydini Calendar Poster 1977
Titled "THE FATHER OF MODERN CLOSE-UP MAGIC", graphics by Zoe Tucker.
A beautiful poster depicting the Master, Slydini, in his most memorable poses.Ed was given this poster by Slydini. It is professionally preserved behind glass on an acid-free mounting.It is signed by Slydini.
Review by George Guerra for Oriental Blocks by Alan Warner
5 out of 5
Gorgeous little pagoda
I received this piece for my Warner collecition today and it has to be the cutest little version of this effect, ever. I had never considered this trick in the past. Even nicely handcrafted versions like Milson-Worth could not persuade me, but Alan’s tiny rendition is irresistable. It is very tiny at 3 1/2 inches, but that’s Warner mini-magic for you and, again, it’s just adorable. The idea of the chinese pagoda is brilliant and beautifully rendered with bright colors. I have eight painted pieces from Alan and this one is my current favorite. Granted that his current teak mini-magic is amazing, these early painted items from Alan are still a sight to behold. Unfortunately, these are no longer made by Alan and acquiring these early pieces are a true challenge.
Review by Larry Wilfong for Slydini Treasures by Slydini
5 out of 5
Slydini Treasures
Slydini and Ed developed a very close personal relationship over the years. Ed was very much involved with the National Magic organizations in Boston, both as a promoter and Producer of several large Conventions. An almost immediate bond developed between the two that transcended Magic. Slydini often referred to Ed as his "Best Friend" in the world.
When the book The Magic of Slydini was first introduced Slydini was visiting a relative who lived near Boston. Ed opened his home to him and thus began a deep friendship that lasted throughout the rest of Slydini’s lifetime. While he was staying with Ed in Boston, he invited Ed to visit his relatives with him.
When Ed visited New York, he would stay with Slydini. Slydini always insisted Ed sleep on the bed and Slydini would sleep on the sofa. When one of Slydini’s students would arrive for a Magic lesson, Ed would leave the apartment and return after the lesson.
Slydini was always the Gentleman. Ed recalls how he(Ed) had been working on Slydini’s Coins Through Table for six months and proudly (although nervously) performed his newly gained technique from The Magic of Slydini book for the Master. Slydini chuckled and very respectfully told Ed that although he had learned the method well from the book, that method and performance was incorrect. He then very patiently took Ed from ground zero and taught him the correct presentation and handling. This was the only "lesson in Magic" Ed ever received from Slydini. Their relationship was based upon friendship and mutual trust and respect.
One of Ed’s favorite memories is accompanying Slydini on a lecture tour through Rome, Amsterdam, and London that lasted over a month. Here Ed was introduced to the works of Michelangelo and the great museums of the Art World.
He also discovered that Slydini was a wonderful cook and the creator of a truly world-class pasta sauce. (It took 2 days to make!)
As a gesture of their friendship, before Slydini was to undergo major surgery he gave Ed his diamond finger ring as a token of their friendship. This is the same ring you see in all the photos and videos of Slydini.
Pictured, too, is a Gold Coin bestowed upon Slydini by Dick Cavette after one of Slydini’s television appearances on the Dick Cavette Show. In Dick Cavette’s handwriting on the coin envelope is: To The Master–With Gratitude–Dick Cavette.
Evidence of the respect Slydini garnered around the world is the Gold Cartier (Paris) lighter given to Slydini by a prominent European Magical Authority (identity withheld by request) after Slydini consented to make a series of private instruction videos and give one-on-one training to this well-known personality.
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