Review by Andy Martin for Khartoum Ring Fantasy by Collectors' Workshop

Review by Andy Martin for Khartoum Ring Fantasy by Collectors' Workshop
Review by Andy Martin for Khartoum Ring Fantasy by Collectors' Workshop
5 out of 5

As if by Magic the Ring appears!

Well I’ve been complaining for a while now that there is no good, cool magic out there to buy. What a load of horse that is!

I did not realize how much good magic I was missing by over looking a few key Collector’s Workshop effects. Just in the last few weeks I’ve picked up: Creation, Billet Box, Samurai Sword, Can of Corn, and Zodiac to name a few. These are all wonderful effects, that if you don’t own you should check them out at: Collector’s Workshop

This little beauty is another real winner. Easy to do, remote control, visual, and very perplexing.

A ring is borrowed and vanished and without you touching the ribbon it suddenly and visibly appears tied to the ribbon!

Sometimes when I buy expensive props they just don’t work as well as you would expect, but this marvel has worked everytime so far and really didn’t take any getting used to. I only wish all high-end props were this simple and error free! A wonderful prop, and highly recommended!

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Review by Andy Martin for Can O' Corn by Collectors' Workshop

Review by Andy Martin for Can O' Corn by Collectors' Workshop
Review by Andy Martin for Can O' Corn by Collectors' Workshop
4 out of 5

A Bill Tube for Any Can

This is one of those effects that if routined the right way can be a real riot. I recently had a conversation with a working pro – whose name eludes me – who had a wonderful routine with this effect.

The gimmick bascially allows you to make a Bill Tube out of almost any can, from which you can make a watch or other small object appear in an apparently sealed can – the only way to get in being to use a can opener.

Nicely made, great value, and huge entertainment potential!

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Review by Andy Martin for Cube in a Tube by Abbott's, Arthur Setterington

Review by Andy Martin for Cube in a Tube by Abbott's, Arthur Setterington
Review by Andy Martin for Cube in a Tube by Abbott's, Arthur Setterington
4 out of 5

A Fun Classic!

I’ve always been intrigued by this effect, so when I saw that my good man Ron Allesi had one up for sale I snapped it up!

The effect is simple enough: the square die turns into a round die as you bash the round tube into the box with the mallet! The method is clever and it is easy to do.

It has one angle issue, but this can be a very effective, entertaining piece of magic.

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Review by Richard M. Mendez for Kineti-Key Jr by Viking Mfg.

Review by Richard M. Mendez for Kineti-Key Jr by Viking Mfg.
Review by Richard M. Mendez for Kineti-Key Jr by Viking Mfg.
5 out of 5

Kinetic Key – A Classic Effect

I recently picked this up after watching a video clip and have absolutely adored it ever since. They are made incredibly well and some versions even include soldering or welding around the teeth which immediately distracts from any built in locking gimmicks. Kinetic Key, Jr. does not have the welding and appears to be more of a spectator challenge to me but is still gorgeous nevertheless. There is one simple sleight but it is performed so slow and casual that it appears as if nothing has happened. Needless to say, I perform it very often. In fact, every opportunity that I get. I loved it so much that I have been trying to collect all available versions on the market. A beautiful classic and a real pleasure to own.

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Review by Andy Martin for Stunners Plus! by Larry Becker

Review by Andy Martin for Stunners Plus! by Larry Becker
Review by Andy Martin for Stunners Plus! by Larry Becker
5 out of 5

Wow! This is where the true miracles begin!

Larry Becker is an incredible Mentalist. But once you read this book you’ll realize he is a lot more than that! One of his biggest hits, Russian Roulette, is explained in detail in this book, and frankly even when you know how this is done you will realise how absolutely brilliant Larry Becker is. I have long been an admirer of his magic, and this book prooves why.

Talk about incredible value. There is so much in here, and you can buy it directly from Larry for an incredible price at his new StunnersPlus.com website.

This is such a thick tomb, it will keep you going and going and going. Thank-you Larry for re-releasing this incredible volume, and adding more to boot. If you buy no other book this year, buy this one!

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Review by Gary Michaels for Bauer 07 – Dixie by Ron Bauer

Review by Gary Michaels for Bauer 07 - Dixie by Ron Bauer
Review by Gary Michaels for Bauer 07 – Dixie by Ron Bauer
5 out of 5

Underground Genius

Anything from Bauer is worth the price: I’m priveleged to be a member of this underground genius’s weekly roundtable in the far-north suburbs of Detroit (at which the folks frequently take notes while the master speaks); a former protege of Don Alan — his best friend, actually — Ron’s Private Studies take the given effect and explore it in-depth, playing mostly with the reasoning behind each move (the lesser man would call this “magic theory,” a concept which Bauer disdains — “it’s just a trick, for God’s sake!”) and essentially getting to the heart of it all — the audience’s reaction. This cat is the best-kept secret in magic today. Highly recommend Dowdy’s new site on Ron: http://thinklikeaconjuror.com

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Review by Andy Martin for Samurai by Collectors' Workshop

Review by Andy Martin for Samurai by Collectors' Workshop
Review by Andy Martin for Samurai by Collectors' Workshop
5 out of 5

I love it when I buy the same effect again!

When you sell too many items you run the risk of selling some of your pet effects. This was one of those.

I have always liked this effect and think that it is incredibly great value too. One thing that I was very pleased to see is that this newly produced version by George Robinson is even better than my original Collector’s Workshop version. In fact, so far what I have seen George produce has always been as good and in most cases better than the original CW versions. Keep it up George!

This particuar effect is not only very cool to look at it is a truly wonderful effect. Another one on my highly recommended list, which is why I bought it twice!

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Review by Andy Martin for Eye of Isis by Alan Warner

Review by Andy Martin for Eye of Isis by Alan Warner
Review by Andy Martin for Eye of Isis by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

To see is to believe!

Well I waited over 8 months for this, but the wait was well worth it. This is one of the final pieces in the Alan Warner teak collection, at least for now. To see and touch Alan’s magic is really the only way to appreciate the time and effort he spends in every intricate detail of design and construction.

This is certainly one of his finer pieces of craftmanship and the effect is also very clean and surprising. It blends in very nicely with his other Egyptian effects.

I will miss receiving my monthly packages from you Alan, so please start thinking up some more of your wonderful magic!

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