Month: May 2017

Angelo Carbone’s The Gift is pretty much the perfect effect. It is 100% self-contained, looks exactly like the video, uses props that are above suspicion, has a quick reset, can be performed in a walk-around and close-up situation, and really is an amazing effect to watch. Although I am huge wooden box lover, the fact that this is a simple cardboard box really makes this a better trick. The box looks like a simple gift box that you would purchase at a Hallmark store or online at Amazon, and even up close when held in the specatator’s hand looks above suspicion.

It is not difficult to do, and you’ll understand the workings straight away. It might take you a few tries to get smooth and flowing, but nothing crazy at all and there are no sleights to learn. It uses some tried and tested tools of the trade and brings them altogether perfectly for a really outstanding prediction. Great Stuff!

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Angelo Carbone’s The Gift is pretty much the perfect effect. It is 100% self-contained, looks exactly like the video, uses props that are above suspicion, has a quick reset, can be performed in a walk-around and close-up situation, and really is an amazing effect to watch. Although I am huge wooden box lover, the fact that this is a simple cardboard box really makes this a better trick. The box looks like a simple gift box that you would purchase at a Hallmark store or online at Amazon, and even up close when held in the specatator’s hand looks above suspicion.

It is not difficult to do, and you’ll understand the workings straight away. It might take you a few tries to get smooth and flowing, but nothing crazy at all and there are no sleights to learn. It uses some tried and tested tools of the trade and brings them altogether perfectly for a really outstanding prediction. Great Stuff!

The Gold Limited Edition is exactly the same as the Black one, just a different, snazzier color of which only a limited amount were made. Not sure if it worth the extra $20 smackers, but for completeness here it is.

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It is hard to keep a good man down and Dave Powell is always thinking of new ways to apply his unique skills.  Over the last few years there have been all sorts of deck switching devices come out but none of the are as elegant or as simple to use.  If you need to switch a deck right there in the open I think this is about as good as you are going to get and you’ll do so with style too.  Maybe these wooden boxes are not for everyone, but if you are wood lover like me this will quickly become your go to switching device.

Dave also has a related device which also looks like a winner that you also are likely to want: a Victorian Single Deck Box (with Flap).

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Another beauty from those talented craftsman at Magic Wagon bringing to life a wonderful idea from Derrick Holmes with assistance from Tony Curtis and Peter Nardi (Alakazam Magic).  Everything about this item is well thought out.  From the beautiful custom designed leather case which is just perfect to the very clever and easy to perform illusion secured inside.

I think when Tony and Pete get together with Magic Wagon you can always be assured of a high quality item that has been well thought out and will be something you’ll be proud to own and perform.  This is one of my favorite Magic Wagon items!

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When I first saw this neat device from Taylor Imagineering I had no idea these ring holders were a “thing.”  But the second my wife saw it on my desk, she said what a neat ring holder! A quick look on Amazon and you see they come in all sorts of styles too.  So once you realize this is a much more common object, than most of the inlaid wooden boxes we like to play with you don’t see this as some device built just for magicians, but as a clever idea that Mozique and Christopher Taylor always imagined it to be.

As a device for magicians and mentalists it works flawlessly and comes with 13 pages of routines, tips and ideas.  It is well priced and looks great in the collection too.  Another great piece of slightly bizarre mentalism from Christopher Taylor.

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A really pretty set of Himber rings from David Regal made in plated 18K gold which not only look beautiful they function 100% smoothly. At this price point the are a great deal for sure!

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