Review by Andy Martin for Golden Buddha by Magic Wagon

Review by Andy Martin for Golden Buddha by Magic Wagon
Review by Andy Martin for Golden Buddha by Magic Wagon
5 out of 5

When it comes to design Magic Wagon pretty much always go bold and ornate. It seems this is particularly the case when they redo a classic by the genius Magiro. Magiro’s originals are nearly always small without frills, but Magic Wagon like to amp them up as can been seen in their versions of Hydro Die (original vs remake), Witches’s Tunnel (original vs remake) and now Babuska (original vs remake).

Normally, I prefer the simplicity of the original but in this case I really do like this version. It works very smoothly. It does take some practice and a little nerve, but the best magic often does. As a beautifully crafted prop you will find it hard to beat, and if you put the time in you’ll have a true miracle on your hands!

Highly Recommended for Collector’s everywhere!

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Review by Andy Martin for Box of Bombay by Dexter

Review by Andy Martin for Box of Bombay by Dexter
Review by Andy Martin for Box of Bombay by Dexter
5 out of 5

So here is another version of the T.A. Waters’ amazing Box Office which has been recreated so many times it is hard to keep up. This one is from the Mentalist Dexter put out in a limited edition in 2001 as part of his “Master Mentalism Series”. It was sold exclusively through Hocus-Pocus at the time. An ornate version of this wonderful classic item with certificate of authenticity and a unique routine from Dexter.

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Review by Andy Martin for Unique Gravity Box by Doug Malloy, Norm Nielsen

Review by Andy Martin for Unique Gravity Box by Doug Malloy, Norm Nielsen
Review by Andy Martin for Unique Gravity Box by Doug Malloy, Norm Nielsen
5 out of 5

This is easily the most beautiful Light and Heavy Chest I have seen and Norm only made one of them! Norm Nielsen took Doug Malloy’s beautiful Gravity Box and decorated it so beautifully you’ll just want to hold it and stare. This works like a dream too. Particularly if you use one of Gimpy’s Light Heavy Performance Mats.

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Review by Andy Martin for Quarter Thru Matches by Hayakawa Magic

Review by Andy Martin for Quarter Thru Matches by Hayakawa Magic
Review by Andy Martin for Quarter Thru Matches by Hayakawa Magic
5 out of 5

This is a beautifully made item and a very clean, convincing and simple penetration. This effect is easy to do and made in high quality plastic, similar to the beautiful items created by the master himself: Eddy Taytelbaum. You rarely see this sort of quality work these days.

Highly recommended for lovers of fine close-up magic.

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Review by Andy Martin for Banner Nest of Boxes by Illusion Arts Magic

Review by Andy Martin for Banner Nest of Boxes by Illusion Arts Magic
Review by Andy Martin for Banner Nest of Boxes by Illusion Arts Magic
5 out of 5

The Banner Nest of Boxes is not your standard nest of boxes effect and this beautiful set from Illusion Arts Magic is no exception. Instead of simply vanishing an item and finding it nested in the smallest box with the Banner Nest of Boxes you introduce the boxes and take out the smallest box and place the item (it could be a Dove or any other valuable object) inside. You place the smallest box on a tray (supplied) and rebox the two larger boxes and hand them to the spectator. Everyone can see the small box on the tray, and you cover it up with a large foulard, lift the foulard up into the air, and with a big display the box appears to disappear in mid-air and the foulard can be shown on both sides with no sign of the little box. Now the Spectator can open the boxes again, with no prompting or moves from the magician, and they find that the smallest box has appeared back inside the nest and contains the object.

This is a wonderful illusion, made beautifully by Craig Beytien and comes with everything you need to perform.

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Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Steel Ball) by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Steel Ball) by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Steel Ball) by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

So Kent is clearly taking his business very seriously.  Not only is he continuing to create amazing magic he is now providing video demos and instructions for his items so you get printed instructions, which are already way more detailed than most, and online video instructions too. I only wish all magic creators took this much time with their items.

This clever beauty is a novel effect, inspired by an old Werry item, which is easy to learn and perform and yet looks quite amazing.  It comes in a Die version too and although both items work the same way, most collector’s are going to want to snap up one of each.  As usual Kent provides a useful stand so this looks great in your collection when you are not performing it.

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Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Die) by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Die) by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Card Punch (Die) by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

So Kent is clearly taking his business very seriously.  Not only is he continuing to create amazing magic he is now providing video demos and instructions for his items so you get printed instructions, which are already way more detailed than most, and online video instructions too. I only wish all magic creators took this much time with their items.

This clever beauty is a novel effect, inspired by an old Werry item, which is easy to learn and perform and yet looks quite amazing.  It comes in a Steel Ball version too and although both items work the same way, most collector’s are going to want to snap up one of each.  As usual Kent provides a useful stand so this looks great in your collection when you are not performing it.  In addition, he goes the extra mile to use genuine casino cards and a real casino die.  Kent always takes the effort to go the extra mile.

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Review by Andy Martin for Ribbon Ruse by 3D Magic Works

Review by Andy Martin for Ribbon Ruse by 3D Magic Works
Review by Andy Martin for Ribbon Ruse by 3D Magic Works
5 out of 5

So another clever and self-working item from the amazingly detailed and inventive Kent Bergmann.   This item is easy to do and works smoothly with no tricky moves.  The video presentation shows you all you need to see.  The video, by Madison Hagler, who has a great youtube channel called Presenting Tenyo, cracks me up when he says “something begins to emerge, like a butterfly from a cocoon!”

These videos, and their explanations, are a great addition to an already perfect offering from Kent.  Rarely do magic creators provide quality printed instructions and consistent demonstrations and explanations online and I hope more dealers are watching Kent and raise their game in response.  Some people learn better from print and others need the videos.  Providing both is perfection.

Great job Kent!

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Review by Andy Martin for Elevator Dice by Eddy Taytelbaum

Review by Andy Martin for Elevator Dice by Eddy Taytelbaum
Review by Andy Martin for Elevator Dice by Eddy Taytelbaum
5 out of 5

What an absolutely stunning version of this popular effect. Holding Eddy’s props in your hands is already magical enough, but when you watch Dominique Duvivier’s incredible performance (from the 3 DVD set Intimiste) it really inspires you to raise your game.

Everything about this beautiful prop screams quality. The finish and weight of the dice are perfect. I plan on keeping this and hope to do justice it to both Eddy and Dominique one day soon.

This is the sort of magic that makes collecting so worthwhile and addictive!

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