Review by Anonymous for Impossible Double Hole Wrist Chopper by Fairchild Entertainment

Review by Anonymous for Impossible Double Hole Wrist Chopper by Fairchild Entertainment
Review by Anonymous for Impossible Double Hole Wrist Chopper by Fairchild Entertainment
5 out of 5

Best Wrist Chopper on the Market

What a marvelous illusion! Joe Fairchild’s masterpiece is a great improvement on the traditional guillotine illusions. He delivers a unique prop that is both beautifully crafted and wonderfully spell-binding to audiences of all ages. This wrist chopper uses the same principle as the Clarence Miller’s excellent Impossible Penetration finger chopper, but with the larger scale this prop is appropriate for a close-up show or a large stage show. The natural wood finish looks great and the detailed instructions even explain how to "tune" the gimmick as needed to keep it in great working condition for many years to come.

My method of performance is to have a man and a woman each place one arm into the stocks, handcuff them together, and then magically "penetrate" both of their wrists…leaving their hands locked together inside the blade. This allows me to double the audience participation for the trick plus it allows for some comedy patter during the performance.

All in all, I have owned multiple wrist choppers and this is the best–and last–wrist chopper I’ll ever use! The price is not cheap, but the craftsmanship and performance value are worth saving up in order to get this great prop.

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Review by Andy Martin for Ultissimo Deluxe by Louis Gaynor, Paul Curry

Review by Andy Martin for Ultissimo Deluxe by Louis Gaynor, Paul Curry
Review by Andy Martin for Ultissimo Deluxe by Louis Gaynor, Paul Curry
5 out of 5

Ultissimo Done Perfectly!

I’ve always been a fan of Paul Curry’s Touch and Ultissimo has intrigued me as a great adaptation of Touch (even though Curry was never credited for the inspiration). But until this beauty came along from Joe Stevens I had not found a worthy version. In fact when I purchased this I wasn’t sure how nice it would be as I don’t think Joe’s photos do this justice. When it arrived I was more than happy, it really is a beautiful version and works perfectly.

The effect is cleanest mentalism at its best: you ask two spectators to think of a red card and a black card respectively (absolutely no force). You write down two predictions with their backs to the audience and place them in the stands. You now ask the two to reveal their cards and place them in the stands too. When you turn around the stand the cards match perfectly every time. It is clean and instantly resets.

The stand is turned to perfection and there is even a plastic insert to ensure years of trouble free twisting and the joints are all very solid. The cards fit inside the stand securely without any movement so you place the cards at the perfect angle.

You’ll not find a better version of this classic effect.

Highly Recommended.

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Review by Andy Martin for Ultimate Finger Chopper by Chance Wolf

Review by Andy Martin for Ultimate Finger Chopper by Chance Wolf
Review by Andy Martin for Ultimate Finger Chopper by Chance Wolf
5 out of 5

Mini Magic Marvel!

Chance Wolf keeps all the mini-magic guys very, very happy with this beautiful creation. This finger chopper really is a beauty to behold. Very solid construction, beautiful finish, perfect mechanism, and great value.

Chance should actually consider making a full-size one in exactly the same style as it really is a nice version of the French Arm Chopper. Of course he should only do this as long as it does not stop him making his next mini-magic item …

Now as wonderful as this chopper is – and it truly is – I was not sure how convincing an illusion it is. With the standard sized French Arm Chopper the illusion of the hand falling off is very convincing. However, with this mini version I was not so sure. After reading the instructions some more and a quick email to speedy response Chance I have my answer. As long as you do it quickly the illusion is perfect! Come on don’t be shy, just give it a hard strike! The great thing about Chance’s props is that they are designed to be handled in the real world, and this baby can certainly handle some rough handling!

A good online video, that Chance does so well, of the effect in action would also help. In fact, there are some details in the great routine that is included that suggests the illusion is very effective.

Either way, Chance has another winner on his hands. Keep them coming Wolf Man!

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Review by Andy Martin for Bone Handle Knives by Joe Mogar

Review by Andy Martin for Bone Handle Knives by Joe Mogar
Review by Andy Martin for Bone Handle Knives by Joe Mogar
5 out of 5

These just feel perfect!

Joe Mogar makes the best color changing knives I have seen. He’s also a great dealer with fast and friendly service.

These knives are quite beautiful to hold and use. With some magic you’re scared to use it for fear of damaging it. With Joe’s knives they feel so solid you can’t wait to get them out and start playing with them. Finest mechanism and very real looking to.

Keep up the marvellous work Joe!

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Review by Andy Martin for Mini Knives by Joe Mogar

Review by Andy Martin for Mini Knives by Joe Mogar
Review by Andy Martin for Mini Knives by Joe Mogar
5 out of 5

Small and PERFECT!

If you ever wanted to have a production of mini-knives at the end of your knife routine, you might have been dissappointed in the past by your options. Well the dissappointment ends here.

These knives by the Knife King Joe Mogar are tiny but they are fully functional real knives – they open and cut too! And of course they feel great.

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Review by Andy Martin for Bone and Rosewood Knives by Joe Mogar

Review by Andy Martin for Bone and Rosewood Knives by Joe Mogar
Review by Andy Martin for Bone and Rosewood Knives by Joe Mogar
5 out of 5

More wonderful knives from Joe!

I had the good fortune to meet Joe Mogar at the recent TAOM conference and got to shake the hand of this fine craftsman. What a great gentleman he is! These knives are among his more beautiful.

Hard to know which set to choose for regular use – these ones or the other bone handle ones I have. Maybe you choose them to match your outfit!!!

You will never be dissappointed with a set of Mogar Knives – they are the best!

As always highly recommended!

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