Review by Todd Reis for Card Mirage by Ton Onosaka
5 out of 5
Excellent effect!
This trick is a lot of fun even just to play with! Since Ton does not sell separate gimmicked cards or a whole deck that is gimmicked (once upon a time he did), I suggest getting several sets so you can vary the chosen card.
Once again Alan Warner has made an unusual trick with high-quality props. Although I am not familiar with all of his creations, from what I’ve seen this is one of the more weaker or average effects. A strong story-telling presentation is really needed to sell this routine.
Review by Todd Reis for Mini Magic SwitchBoard by Wellington Enterprises
5 out of 5
Fantastic Fun!
Finally Wellington has made the light switchboard apparatus for closeup, parlor, and walkaround. It’s even fun just to play with. A good presentation is not to rush through all the combinations. Take it easy so the audience can absorb that what is happening is impossible. This is very well-made, but occasionally I’ve needed to do minor repairs to the switch caps. Also be sure the unit is turned off when not in use, otherwise the batteries will fail when needed.
Review by Todd Reis for Duco's Mini Dice Box by El Duco's Magic
3 out of 5
A different type of Die Box
This mini Die Box is a nice idea and works a bit differently than the standard type. My only disappointment was with the quality of the workmanship. When I received mine, 2 of the door rails needed to be repaired with superglue before first use.
Review by Todd Reis for Impossible Penetration by Clarence Miller, Viking Mfg.
5 out of 5
Great effect!
You can have a lot of fun with this one. They are very well made. I’ve had mine for years and use it often. Just don’t hurry the presentation and don’t let the spec remove their finger too soon before they can savour the ending moment.
Review by Andy Martin for Sound Gizmo by John Cornelius
4 out of 5
Very small and useful
This is a great device for recording a small message and playing it back later. It is a very small unit which is what makes it so versatile. The remote control one that is now the only one available is much bigger.
Review by Andy Martin for Remote Control Gizmo by Suds
4 out of 5
When you need to throw your voice!
The original Sound Gizmo was great because it was so small. This is a lot bigger, but still small enough to fit in a bunch of places (it will not fit inside a pack of cards as the photo shows). But it makes up for this failing by having a remote control and two messages!
Review by Andy Martin for Genius of Robert Harbin by Eric Lewis
5 out of 5
Robert Harbin was a Genius!
This is a great book for all of us who can’t afford Harbin’s original. Gives a real useful insight into one of the few great minds in the magic industry. Highly recommended!
Review by Andy Martin for Coin Classic by Collectors' Workshop
5 out of 5
Easy and Truly Mystifying
If you perform this correctly, this is about as magical as it gets. A small amout of practice will leave you with one of the finest effects from the Collector’s Workshop stable – without selling your home!
Quite simply, 4 coins audibly penetrate the bottom of the class and a card case one by one. Very sweet!
(Thanks to Art Begun for reminding me how good this effect is.)
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