BDM Safe Box by Bazar de Magia, Martin Pacheco

It has been 22 years since Bazar de Magic released Murphy’s Chest c. 1998 and this is their follow-up.  I really like it, I know it is not a cool wooden box which collector’s like the best, but as a practical and suspicion free lock box for a Seven Keys type of effect it is …

The Elements Prediction Box by Retro Rocketeers, Anthony Yap

Here is a compact and well conceived version of T.A. Waters’ Box Office from Anthony Yap’s company: Retro Rocketeers.  A company that specializes in some beautiful 3-D Printed magical items.  One of the things that sets Anthony’s work apart is that the 3D printing phase is just the initial phase of creation and then he …

Creating an Online Magic Collection

“It was twenty years ago today …” Twenty years ago, I began MartinsMagic.com.  I didn’t consider myself a serious collector, but I was accumulating a decent, modern collection including items from: Alan Warner, Mel Babcock, Richard Gerlitz, Collectors’ Workshop, Viking Mfg. My profession was creating complex web-systems and so I built a website for my …

Gambling Sleight of Hand – Forte Years of Research (2 Volumes) by Steve Forte

_EF Gambling Sleight of Hand – Forte Years of Research is a two-volume set consisting of over 1,100 pages and 1,300 black/white photographs. The set details over 1,000 combined gambling moves, stunts, technical considerations, principles, and key observations. The research was specifically culled and written for the ‘hobbyist,’ e.g., magicians, cardmen, and cardwomen. Second Edition …

Quick Change (Invisible Quarters) by Ronjo, Loftus International

This used to be sold as Invisible Quarters by Loftus International and before that The Invisible Coin sold by Tannen’s c. 1971.  A great visual effect that was a big favorite of Howard’s at The Trickery over Twenty years ago!  Use your own Glass and coins. _EF A fast pace multi phase visual onslaught! You …

Cork and Card Penetration by Michael Baker

The Cork Penetration was invented by Eddy Taytelbaum and there have been many versions over the years including these ones.  As is often the case Eddy’s version is still the gold standard but this is a very nice set from the talented Michael Baker. Most versions have a hole in the card but it is …

Vampire Block Escape (Mini Size) by Michael Baker

Michael Baker is always working on something new or refining his existing line.   He now has produced this wonderful item in three sizes: Regular, Giant, and now this one, Mini.  A version was also created exclusively for Stevens Magic here.   Vampire Block Escape is related to the popular Vampire Block but it does …

Transmission (1 of only 6) by Thomas Pohle

The third item in Thomas’ Egyptian Series is a clean prediction with colorful looking props.  There are no funny moves and the spectator can turn over the card and open the prediction themselves.  Reset is quick and this is always ready to go.  The only downside is that it can not be repeated to the …

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