Review by Andy Martin for The Wedding by Derrick Holmes, Magic Wagon

Review by Andy Martin for The Wedding by Derrick Holmes, Magic Wagon
Review by Andy Martin for The Wedding by Derrick Holmes, Magic Wagon
5 out of 5

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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Review by Andy Martin for Victorian Two Deck Card Switching Box by Dave Powell

Review by Andy Martin for Victorian Two Deck Card Switching Box by Dave Powell
Review by Andy Martin for Victorian Two Deck Card Switching Box by Dave Powell
5 out of 5

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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Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Gold Limited Edition) by Angelo Carbone

Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Gold Limited Edition) by Angelo Carbone
Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Gold Limited Edition) by Angelo Carbone
5 out of 5

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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Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Black) by Angelo Carbone

Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Black) by Angelo Carbone
Review by Andy Martin for The Gift (Black) by Angelo Carbone
5 out of 5

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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Review by Andy Martin for Outside-In Boxes by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Outside-In Boxes by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Outside-In Boxes by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

Kent Bergmann is back with his amazing new line of magic: 3D Magic Works and the very positive reviews are flowing in.

Lubor Fiedler’s Gozinta Boxes never looked so good! Not only is this small enough to carry around in your pocket the addition of the extra stand that fits both the purple box and the the black box precisely really adds to the illusion that both boxes are the same size. So how is it possible that they both fit inside of each other?

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Review by Andy Martin for Fly'N Colors by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Fly'N Colors by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Fly'N Colors by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

Kent Bergmann is back with his amazing new line of magic: 3D Magic Works and the very positive reviews are flowing in.

This is a wonderful paddle effect with lots of potential similar to the Versa Paddle released by the Trickery in 2008 and the old Tricks Co. effect Traffic Lite years before that. This effect has the added bonus of having the spots not only appear and change color, but also change shape. As with all of Kent’s 3D Magic items the set-up is perfect for collectors as all the spots fit neatly in the base of the stand which keeps it altogether and looks great on the shelf too!

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Review by Andy Martin for Hop, Skip & Jump by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Hop, Skip & Jump by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Hop, Skip & Jump by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

Kent Bergmann is back with his amazing new line of magic: 3D Magic Works and the very positive reviews are flowing in.

Another clever paddle item from Kent with spots jumping around and as a finale ending up on a separate blank plaque. Another nice looking effect with custom stand to hold all the pieces neatly together on the shelf.

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Review by Andy Martin for Lil Chop Cup by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Lil Chop Cup by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Lil Chop Cup by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

Kent Bergmann is back with his amazing new line of magic: 3D Magic Works and the very positive reviews are flowing in.

Kent has produced a very practical mini chop cup item here complete with 3 Monkey fist balls and matching cover and base. And in a stroke of genius Kent has gimmicked the cover so you actually can use it in the routine too. What a great idea!

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Mark Stevens

Posted April 7, 2017:

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Mark Stevens
Stevens Magic Emporium

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