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Review by Andy Martin for Silk Production Box by Mikame Craft

Review by Andy Martin for Silk Production Box by Mikame Craft
Review by Andy Martin for Silk Production Box by Mikame Craft
5 out of 5

Mikame Keep On Creating Fine Quality Magic!

It is good to see that great magic is still coming from Mikame Craft. Over the last 4 years I have picked up over 30 different pieces created by Mikame Craft, and they have many more that I have not yet acquired. They consistently produce fine quality magic that is clever and unique. I know Mikame Craft used to be more exclusive, but I have found the quality very fine and their prices reasonable – so I have no complaints.

This beauty is wonderful! I needed a "Jap" box for a great routine with Mel Babcock’s Rainbow Die Box by my friend Larry WIlfong. This is a very well made box with 2 loads that lock with a very clever mechanism. It even comes with an extra load chamber as large as the box itself, for those of you who are doing platform/stage work with a table.

This is very well finished, and really could not be improved upon. The mechanism is clean and works everytime. I am very happy with this beautiful box.

Highly Recommended!

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Review by Joey Butler for Nest of Boxes – Brass by Viking Mfg.

Review by Joey Butler for Nest of Boxes - Brass by Viking Mfg.
Review by Joey Butler for Nest of Boxes – Brass by Viking Mfg.
2 out of 5

Love the Plot But …

I love this trick. I have a plastic version that Tenyo put out. I think it was Tenyo. I always thought this would be great in brass. When I got mine, though, the lids are so tight that the spectator is going to lose interest in opening all five – especially if she breaks a nail doing it! Perhaps constant usage would loosen them a bit.

Martin’s Magic Comment – I have had two sets of this beautiful trick and have not seen the problems Joey’s having. I also should comment that there are only 4 boxes, not 5, so I wonder if joey even has the same set? I still love it!

Here are some notes from George Robinson at Viking Magic:

Our brass Nest of Boxes are made to exacting standards and tolerances. The room where the lathe work is done must be kept at a constant 72 degrees while working on the boxes as any deviation will cause the metal to expand or contract, causing a ‘fit problem’. In making a run which generally consists of 500 to 600 sets (3,600 individual pieces) some variation is expected. We dry-fit every set and test them but even at that some boxes get by us that are either too tight or too loose. If you receive a set that is too loose, we will replace it without question; same goes for too tight. (The cheap copies out there do NOT use this quality control and those boxes are literally junk).

Polishing the OUTSIDE of the boxes with most brass polish is O.K. but note that Brasso removes metal and is NOT recommended for any of our brass products. We recommend Never-dul which uses a mild chemical reaction that cleans the brass. Then rub the brass with a light oil until the oil is virtually gone.

NEVER use Brasso on the sliding parts or locking parts of any of our products. NEVER try to fix one of our item without first consulting us.

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Review by Larry Wilfong for Nest of Boxes – Brass by Viking Mfg.

Review by Larry Wilfong for Nest of Boxes - Brass by Viking Mfg.
Review by Larry Wilfong for Nest of Boxes – Brass by Viking Mfg.
4 out of 5

Great Effect and it Feels Good, too!

Using the duplicate outer box takes this somewhat standard effect to a whole new level! The box(es) can be sitting on your close-up pad, loaded in another box, bag or "impossible" location and you’re set to perform a miracle.

The best part is that the set-up is easy, so you can concentrate on PRESENTATION.

I want to mention that I did have a problem with my set of boxes being too tight and I had put them aside. During a conversation with George at Viking I mentioned this and he invited me to return my set to his shop.

His craftsman did whatever Magic it took to fix the problem on ALL the boxes and I’ve been a happy camper ever since.

Score one for George Robinson! (and me) 🙂

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Review by George Guerra for Silhouette Sorcery by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Silhouette Sorcery by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Silhouette Sorcery by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

Simply Incredible Early Warner Magic

I have been a collector of Alan’s mini-magic since my first piece in December 2001. I never looked into his early children effects simply because they were big props and I have never been interested in children’s magic. This apparatus came up for sale and I hesitated buying it, so it sold quickly to another buyer. Fortunately the new owner later offered it to me and, after some long thinking, I finally gave in to buy it. I am glad I did.

First, it’s large compared to Alan’s current line and the method later incorporated into Kryptic Keys. The card houlette is 4-5 times bigger than the teak one used in Kryptic Keys. Overall, the apparatus provided is simply beautiful. The cards are plastic but the painted designs are actually wood cuts perfectly glued onto the white plastic cards. It looks gorgeous. The paint job is first class, reminiscent of the Milson-Worth apparatus..and that’s a bold statement.

The effect is most entertaining with a strong patter, clever method, and again, fantastic props. The story centers on Shamus, the rabbit of an Irish magician, who loves doing his own magic. First, the full silhouette of the rabbit is seen and hidden behind the house, laid on a black easel which provides support. Attention is then turned to his colored hats in the houlette. The red hat card is chosen by the day of the week and the stack of colored hats held by a child. Shamus scampers off to his hats and makes his magical appearance on the selected hat. But has Shamus really left the house? His silhouette is then discovered to now be a cut out of a rabbit. What a Shamus!

Alan is truly a master craftsman with brilliant ideas behind all his magic. I am most fortunate to add this beautiful apparatus to my collection.

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Review by George Guerra for Hippity Hop Rabbits by Collectors' Workshop

Review by George Guerra for Hippity Hop Rabbits by Collectors' Workshop
Review by George Guerra for Hippity Hop Rabbits by Collectors' Workshop
5 out of 5

Cutest Hippity Hoppers Ever!

Collectors’ Workshop released their version of the classic Hippity Hop effect early in their existence. I have not seen one that tops it, yet. They are a beauty. The rabbits are about 4 3/4 inches high and were designed by Les Smith of Owen’s Magic. Actually, if your see their version, you will see a resemblance. The covers and bases are solid walnut. The gimmicks are well built and fit perfectly. Overall, the nicest "mini" sized rabbits I have seen to date and a treasure to my CW collection.

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Review by George Guerra for T'Ang Dynasty Tea Chest by Collectors' Workshop

Review by George Guerra for T'Ang Dynasty Tea Chest by Collectors' Workshop
Review by George Guerra for T'Ang Dynasty Tea Chest by Collectors' Workshop
5 out of 5

"Nested Boxes" for a Tea Party

This is was acquired back in the few years after CW opened their doors. It was and still remains a beautiful effect where a spectator’s ring disappears and ends up inside a tea bag, obtained from within a beautifully handcrafted tea chest. The choice of wood is a gorgeously grained Bubinga. The method is straight forward due to the construction of the chest. It ‘s an eye catcher when displayed on your shelf. CW released many winners and this is one of them. Besides, the price was a great bargain compared to their other effects.

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