Brilliant!
This is one of the most brilliant effect’s i’ve purchased for ages…highly highly reccomended and superb production quality too!
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Review by Lee Lawrence for C.A.N.N.A.B.I.S. Effect by Daniel Young
Review by Andy Martin for Psycho Kinetic Tortoise by Gary Kurtz, Martin's Magic
Wonderful, Clean, Entertaining Mentalism!
On the Martin’s Magic site one of the effects I get asked about a lot is Gary Kurtz’s amazing Psycho Kinetic Dice. Unfortunately Gary stopped making this many years ago and of course I foolishly sold my set.
However, recently I had a custom set of six dice made using the same method as Gary’s dice and designed this routine around them. You show six different dice and show them all to be ordinary by having the spectators shake them in the shakers a few times. Then you ask them to choose any four dice and to place them in the shakers.
In the meantime you introduce your Psychic Tortoise – Rocket "Rocky" Martin (yes named after my daughter’s tortoise!) – and write a quick prediction and place it inside Rocky’s shell. Now the four dice are shaken and one by one they are placed over Rocky’s magic shell so that Rocky can feel the vibes. At the end the four caps are opened to reveal the number of the top of each dice. The cover of Rocky’s shell is now lifted and there for all to see is the prediction that was made before the shaking began is the same.
There is nothing added or taken away and any of the six dice can be used. In fact you could have three chosen or six even.
I really like it and wish that Gary would start making the dice again so that other people could enjoy their magic!
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Review by Andy Martin for Square Tubes of Pekka by Magic Wagon
The Prettiest Square Circle Around!
The Magic Wagon guys are getting good at making the best versions of some old stand bys, and this Square Circle is no exception.
Sure it’s an old trick, but just line all of these beautiful creations together and you’ll certainly feel magical all over again.
Just look at the amazing magic in the Magic Wagon Collectors Line – it is hard to find anyone either today or in the past making such beautiful magic.
Highly Recommended for Magic Collector’s and appreciators of fine craftsmanship everywhere!
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Review by Andy Martin for Chin Chao Color Blocks by Magic Wagon
More Breathtaking Quality!
Here we go again with some really incredible quality magic from those great guys over at the Magic Wagon.
This is an old effect, and I’ve owned versions from Alan Warner and Mel Babcock, and there have certainly been others. But although Alan’s and Mel’s are beautiful, it is hard to compare with the quality and finish of this set.
Just totally breathtaking. Just look at the amazing magic in the Magic Wagon Collectors Line – it is hard to find anyone either today or in the past making such beautiful magic.
Highly Recommended for Magic Collector’s and appreciators of fine craftsmanship everywhere!
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Review by Andy Martin for Hok Huan Tube by Magic Wagon
What a beautiful Genii Tube!
The Magic Wagon guys are getting good at making the best versions of some old stand bys, and this Genii Tube is no exception. I just wich my photos were better to really convey how wonderful these items are. The darker woods are difficult to capture.
Just look at the amazing magic in the Magic Wagon Collectors Line – it is hard to find anyone either today or in the past making such beautiful magic.
Highly Recommended for Magic Collector’s and appreciators of fine craftsmanship everywhere!
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Review by George Guerra for RNT II Single Cup by RNT II
Another RNT2 Winner!
I have owned a copy of âThe Amazing Miracles of Shigeo Takagiâ, published by Richard Kaufman for years and one effect in that book that intrigued me was âThe Solid Cupâ. It was not just the routine that attracted my attention, but the interesting cup that was needed. Having owned many cups and balls set, it was very unusual. I did see a simple Walnut one go on ebay recently and now RNT2 has made a very few sets turned from very exotic woods.
Jake made this one from Asian Rosewood Burl and it is absolutely gorgeous! As I have said in another RNT2 review, the company is the leader in handcrafted wooden apparatus made with a vast choice of rare exotic woods. The images may give you an idea of both the beauty of the wood and the skill of the turner. The fit between the two sections is tight, maybe too tight, but don’t mind it at all, so there is no danger it separating during the routine before the final revelation.
The set came with a wand (not shown as not to steal the stage from the star) and a set of crocheted balls. No routine was included, but get a copy of the Takagi book, a great book for your magic library. Thanks Jake and company for another most welcomed piece to my collection.
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Review by Andy Martin for Din Daeng Die Vision by Magic Wagon
The Best Die Vision and no Batteries Required!
It is always exciting to get a new item from those great guys over at Magic Wagon, and this new item is no exception. This is a beautiful and perfect example of how you can combine superb craftsmanship with clever ideas.
The effect of course is well known: you hand out a beautiful box and wooden die to be examined and while your back is turned you ask the spectator to place the die into the box, remember the number on the top, and fasten the box shut. There is no way anyone can see inside the box. The magician holds the box at the tip of his fingers, with his eyes turned away, and in full view of the audience just for an instant to get a mental impression of the die. That is all you need and you now know the number on top. There is no peeking and it works everytime, without any chemicals or electronics.
This beautiful box is always ready to work and it is a joy to work with. This is my sort of magic for sure. Along with their last amaznig creation: Sword of the Ring, I really love it!
Highly Recommended!
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Review by George Guerra for Forcing Box by RNT II
A beautiful addition to my vase collection
As many viewers to this wonderful site may know, I have posted in the past some images and reviews on several gorgeous vases from Colin Rose (Five of Heart) and an incredible pillbox by Angelo Iafrate (Majic). This latest addition comes from RNT2 and it’s worthy of my vase collection. The wood is Red Heart and African black Ebony. I have always been a fan of beautiful exotic woods. Mel Babcock used them in his line, but RNT2 has definitely taken it beyond everyone else with a large assortment and choices (click on "Exotic Woods in Stock" at the RNT2 site).
There is definitely very high quality craftsmanship here. A few almost invisible cosmetic issues I do find, but easily correctable with some buffing and everything then looks flawless; I tend to be a "perfectionist". However, Jake and company offers great personal service and quickly responsive to correcting any major issues till one is fully satisfied. Jake quickly replaced my first vase when I noticed a crack in the shell. I had mentioned to him that I wasn’t too happy with a teak olive vase I bought some time ago (after he first asked me about that purchase) and he immediately offered to replace it without having to return the other one. This is great customer service! I definitely visit the RNT2 site regularly now to see what’s new.
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Review by Andy Martin for Telekinesis Deck by I-Magic
Really Silent and Reliable!
So there have been many vibrating items out there – but nearly all of them make a quite audible hum. Not so with this deck – you have to touch it to be sure it’s on!
It is very well made and works every time. A tad expensive but I guess with this type of miracle you get what you pay for. I’d rather pay a little more and have it silent anyway.
I have not seen a better close-up vibrating prop.
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Review by Ian for Arm Box Illusion (A Little Slice of Hand) by Magic Ian
Right Creator wrong manufacturer
This is one of the copies of my Arm Box Illusion also known as "A little slice of hand". This version was made by a copy artist in Belgium.
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