Year: 2011

A Beautiful and Practical Ring Grinder

I love Dave Powell’s new Ring Grinder!

It is not quite as pretty as the beautiful Deluxe Ring Grinder released by my good friend George Robinson, but I slightly prefer Dave’s one. It is small, makes a great sound and has a rattle box feature (like George’s) that permits the ring to disappear whilst in their hands if so desired.

I’m not sure what Dave is drinking over in California but it is great to see him producing so much great quality and collectible magic. I know he is working on a new website so one can only assume in 2011 he will be continuing to create some wonderful magic!

Keep them coming Dave!

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Another Great Collectable from Dave Powell!

Dave Powell knows how to keep the Collector’s happy – produce new items often, be innovative, maintain the quality, and keep the price right too. He is succeeding on all counts.

The Steel Ball is heavy and solid and yet it still goes through the glass. This item has angle issues for sure, as do all the items based on the old Cabala and Coin of the Realm, but if you perform this to a couple of people you’ll fry them.

This item looks and feels amazing too! I’m excited to see what Dave will crank out in 2011.

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Dave Powell is on a roll!

Dave Powell is really hitting home runs with his current focus of small runs of amazing classic and collectible magic. I’ve always admired Dave’s work, and it is nice to see him producing new items every few months that maintain his usual high standards, but still give the Collector something to buy.

This is a beautiful watch box (like a large lippincott really) and it works as smoothly as it looks.

Highly Recommended for lovers of fine props.

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Finally a Cube A Libre that you’ll use!

I’ve owned a number of Cube-a-Libre’s over the years. The biggest problem with the basic trick is there are just too many blocks which takes a long time to perform and gets too confusing for the spectators to follow. Harries’ solution to the problem was to just have one set of 4 blocks with their Crazy Cubes. That was a nice approach, but I love what Gimpy has done with his Demi Cube.

Firstly, they are made perfectly. The blocks and cover are made of wood and the gimmicks are metal. Each gimmick is covered with flocking material and the base of each cube is too to minimize noise and scratching. Great idea #1.

Secondly, there are only three cubes in each stack – this is much easier to follow, still very magical, and easier to learn and perform. Great idea #2.

Finally, the tube is gimmicked in such away that you can lift up the tube with the gimmicks contained hands free. Once the mechanism is activated the gimmicks are safely locked into place until you free them – this makes the moves much more natural. Great ideas #3.

I buy a lot of magic and keep less than 10% of all magic I purchase – but I love this item so much, I’ll be keeping in my collection for now. It is beautiful, practical, and amazing!

Thanks Gimpy! Looking forward to your next release!

Highly Recommended for Collector’s and Performers.

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Just Beautiful.

Michael Baker has produced a real beauty with this item. It is not a new idea, but he has really outdone himself with the finish on these tubes. Who says magic craftsmanship is dead? Joe Steven’s seems to find them falling all over themselves!

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Clever, Intricate, and Beautiful

Joe Stevens’ has a secret weapon and it is the amazing craftsmanship of Louis Gaynor. What a wonderful little box (2.5 inches square) this is. When it is opened it looks very innocent. But amazingly without any funny moves you can produce 4 single half dollars, followed by a climax of 4 more. I have never seen anything quite like this little box. And it is made with very fine tolerances. A lovely example of intricate prop magic.

Perfect for collector’s and performers too.

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