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Thanks, Joe, for the knife

This is an interesting knife with three color patterns. My knife has the white/red sectioned handle on one side as pictured and an all black handle on the other side. Top quality as is all of Joe Mogar’s knives. I am particulary grateful to Joe for this knife as he actually gave it to me as a gift on my recent order to him. It wasn’t part of the order so I was quite surprised when I received it. It’s most welcome in my collection. Thanks again, Joe.

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Another Outstanding Item From Mel

I reviewed Mel Babcock’s Nest of 5 Boxes recently and I received this item two days ago. Again, beautiful workmanship and the use of exotic woods just add that additional touch to the boxes. Mel used Padauk on the largest box, followed by Rosewood in the middle box, and finally Canary Wood in the smallest box. Simple method but so well put together that it’s a pleasure to perform. Mel’s switch to more exotic woods in his magic puts these pieces into museum quality apparatus. The best part is the prices are affordable for what you are getting. One true collectible. I almost skipped this item but when Andy told he had ordered it, I obviously had second thought and I am glad I did.

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Very Nice Paddle Set

I have owned this set of paddles for a while and they are well made in anodized aluminum with very close tolerances in the working gimmicks. I acquired the set directly from Joe as I work 15 minutes from his company, Creative Inventions, in Chatsworth, CA. I began visiting him for his beautiful wands which are a real work of art ( I own 5 presently) and, while there, he always shows me prototypes or first production pieces from his new line of magic. Of course, I ask to buy and he sells. Yes, there is more stuff coming out of this great craftsman, so be ready, Joe Porper is back!

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Beautiful Knives!

I was actually hesitant to order these knives. But I remembered owing a cheap set when I was a kid and felt nostalgic for those magic knives. I had heard wonderful comments on Joe Mogar so when I saw these limited edition knives, I decided, "what the heck". Well, everyone…these are truly worth your money and attention. Excellent craftsmanship and beautiful handles. Esthetics aside, these knives are trim and well balanced. They seem to almost perform in your hands by themselves with only slight coaching on your part. I don’t know how many Joe intends to sell of these little beauties, so better hurry!

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A True Classic

In the Magic Cafe, someone asked the question, "If you could only keep 5 books or series of books, which would you keep?" Among the books in my answer was Richard’s Collected Almanac. The others were Lorayne’s Apocalypse volumes, Giobbi’s Card College series, Ibidem set, and all six volumes of Marlo’s Magazine. Collected Almanac is full of great magic from top names in the field. Richard Kaufman is no stranger to those who admire well illustrated and well published books on magic, so this is definitely a MUST in any library. BTW, the most popular answer was Paul Harris’ Art of Astonishment set.

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