Review by Bob Meigs for Astro-Ball Cabinet by Milson-Worth

Review by Bob Meigs for Astro-Ball Cabinet by Milson-Worth
Review by Bob Meigs for Astro-Ball Cabinet by Milson-Worth
5 out of 5

A Classic that Still Plays Big

This is a very versatile effect that plays well in any venue – from living rooms to stage, and from kids’ shows to bizarre magic.

Astro Ball dates at least to Milson-Worth, which made a version much like the picture, above. Inside the cabinet are a ball and a glass, both sitting on the floor of the cabinet. The cabinet is closed, and when it is opened again, the ball is in the glass. After performing, the cabinet, ball, and glass all may be inspected – your audience will not figure it out.

Astro Ball cabinets are available from a variety of makers, at a wide range of prices. The method generally is the same, with the price reflecting the quality of the cabinetry.

The ball-into-glass is one of the 5 effects included in Stewart James’ famous 1939 Sefalaljia routine. If you want to expand upon the Astro Ball routine, a Sefalaljia cabinet is more expensive, but allows you to add additional effects.

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Review by Tom Pearson for Mummy Mystery Deluxe by Magic Wagon

Review by Tom Pearson for Mummy Mystery Deluxe by Magic Wagon
Review by Tom Pearson for Mummy Mystery Deluxe by Magic Wagon
5 out of 5

Beautiful Precision Quality

When it comes to magic, I love everything Egyptian. As soon as I saw the Mummy Mystery on the Magic Wagon website, I knew I had to have these little beauties. At the offering price, I knew this item would not last long. The props are precision crafted of the highest quality, consisting of three different colored mummies and a sarcophagus just large enough for any one of the mummies to fit.

The effect is simple. The magician asks a spectator to pick one of the three different colored mummies and place it in the sarcophagus out of site of the magician. When the lid is placed on top of the sarcophagus, the sarcophagus is then placed in front of the magician, who then immediately discerns which mummy is inside.

I highly recommend this beautiful piece of micro magic for the collector or for the magic buff who likes to be able to carry around a unique magic prop and perform on a moment’s notice. Comes with a nice carrying bag.

Go get this one right away, as you won’t be disappointed.

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Review by Andy Martin for Sneeky Snake by Chance Wolf

Review by Andy Martin for Sneeky Snake by Chance Wolf
Review by Andy Martin for Sneeky Snake by Chance Wolf
5 out of 5

Wow! Great and Practical Snake at an Amazing Price!

The only bad thing about Chance Wolf’s Econo-Magic line is that it makes the tricks sound cheaply made. Well they are not! Each item is made to the usual high standards Chance is well known for and I must say this latest little guy is his best yet. Very solid and the colors are deep and vibrant!

It is hard to imagine finding an entertaining kids routine that adults will love too that is made this well, and for $150 virtually impossible! It is almost unbreakable and is a classic packs flat plays big effect!

In addition the mechanism is 100% foolproof with no motors or batteries required.

You’ll love this!

Highly Recommended for Magicians everywhere!

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Review by Anonymous for Hexed Ring Box by Sam Dalal

Review by Anonymous for Hexed Ring Box by Sam Dalal
Review by Anonymous for Hexed Ring Box by Sam Dalal
3 out of 5

Hexed Ring Box

Having a diameter of 6.5cm (2½ in), this ring box comes from FunTime Magic of India. Although easy to understand, it is a little stiff to use and requires sleight of hand. It should not be shown to audience members as the secret is obvious on inspection. Although attractive in design, it is clearly hand-made and is not of the highest standard.

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Review by Andy Martin for Toro by Alexander Roemer

Review by Andy Martin for Toro by Alexander Roemer
Review by Andy Martin for Toro by Alexander Roemer
5 out of 5

Great Effect and Wonderful Art Work!

This is a little different and I love the unique art work that represents the different star signs. You start by making your prediction on the black board and place it face down on the table. You then introduce the twelve painted Zodiac plaques that are clearly all different and have one freely chosen.

The board is shown to reveal your prediction, but it is wrong … luckily with a simple wipe of the board eraser the correct star sign is revealed.

There is a force, but it is incredibly clever and clean. This is a high quality item that you are sure to love!

Highly Recommended for Entertaining Mentalists!

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Review by Andy Martin for Ghost Bag by The Stitchery

Review by Andy Martin for Ghost Bag by The Stitchery
Review by Andy Martin for Ghost Bag by The Stitchery
5 out of 5

The Change Bag Changes!

To the best of my knowledge the basic flat change bag has not changed for decades if not centuries. This new style change bag from those cool cats over at The Stitchery is easily the best change bag I have owned. Not only is it made to perfection it has a unique feature which makes it much more deceptive than all those before it.

You can certainly use it for all effects that you could do with a traditional change bag and it will do them better. However, there are a class of effects that would not have been effective with the old style. In short this is made better than most other change bag and is certainly more deceptive.

Get rid of your other bags and stampede over to The Stitchery to get the only change bag you will ever need. You will not be disappointed!

Highly Recommended for all Magicians who need to change anything!

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Review by Andy Martin for Mother of Pearl and Stag Knives by Joe Mogar

Review by Andy Martin for Mother of Pearl and Stag Knives by Joe Mogar
Review by Andy Martin for Mother of Pearl and Stag Knives by Joe Mogar
5 out of 5

Another Beautiful Set!

All of Joe Mogar’s knives are certainly the best knives I have seen – they are the right size and weight and turn effortlessly in your hands – but it his more exotic ones that really get you excited. Like these Mother of Pearl handles – they surely make you feel special when you work with them.

It is not clear to me than the audience will notice, but as long as you do that is what makes all the difference.

Joe’s knives are perfect for the Magic Collector too because they are small, exotic and produced in small quantities.

Highly Recommended!

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Review by Andy Martin for Supreme Serial Killer by Max Krause

Review by Andy Martin for Supreme Serial Killer by Max Krause
Review by Andy Martin for Supreme Serial Killer by Max Krause
5 out of 5

Max’s Best!

Wow, I thought you could not get any better than the Impromptu Supreme Serial Killer, but I was wrong. This is certainly Max’s Masterpiece. And what is cool is that the two effects are different enough to justify having both!

There is nothing cleaner or more direct in mentalism than Supreme Serial Killer and their is a different result every time so it is perfect for walk around! I’m also working on a routine that allows me to use both versions of this effect in the same routine and each time the effect is stronger.

This is just sweet perfection, and it packs flat too!

Highly Recommended for Magicians and Mentalists!

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