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Jack and Harry – The Magical Bellhops (Attaboy) by Abbott’s, Jack Hughes

(c. 1937,1946)

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1 review for Jack and Harry – The Magical Bellhops (Attaboy) by Abbott’s, Jack Hughes

  1. Andy Martin

    The legendary British Inventor, Craftsman, and Dealer Jack Hughes invented many staples in magic that we take for granted today (including: TV Card Frame (1936), Coins in Glass (before Copenetro) (1939), Clatter Box (1951) and many more. He also invented this beauty, Attaboy, c. 1937.

    Both of these versions were made by Abbott’s in Colon, Michigan, who own the exclusive USA manufacturing rights.  The Attaboy on the left is one of the very earliest releases, though both versions would be considered vintage.  The main differences between these two versions are:

    • the earlier one had more detailed artwork.
    • the earlier one had a smaller base.
    • the earlier one only worked with bridge sized cards *

    *Notice: even though Harry (the later one) takes Poker sized cards I found Bridge sized cards worked smoother all around and that is what I used for my Speed Demo.

    I noticed I had these two Attaboy’s in my closet so spoke to my good friend, Paul Richards (of old Elmwood Magic fame), and we came up with what I think is a great routine that gives this beautiful idea and prop the extra kick it needs.  I hope you like it 🙂

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