According to Dr. Albo in (Albo 11, pg. 85 and The Ultimate Thayer, pg. 166) this very clever Drawer Box was devised by Floyd Thayer c. 1930 and then later produced by Owen Magic Supreme. It became known as the Joss House Drawer Box c. 1950 and was featured in Owen Brothers List #3 c. …
_EF Now combined into one 250 page volume, these two books have to be some of the finest publications on magic ever! Most illustrations are actual black and white photos. Routines, moves, sleights are fully explained and patter is actually included in many of the routines. I grew up learning from these books and highly …
A high quality Card Loader that could only be made by Klingl 🙂 Klingl or Zauber-Klingl was an Austrian Magic manufacturer and dealer founded by Rudiga Michael Klingl c. 1869 and they continued until the 1980’s. Their creations are high quality and are keenly sought by collectors today. _EF This is a basic utility device …
Another wonderful and compact item from Klingl. This really is a great size and can easily slip into your jacket pocket or even your shirt pocket. I think you could get used to performing this on a regular basis because it works so well and it is such a suitable size for carrying. Klingl or …
A single box version of the popular Television-Box effect expertly crafted by Klingl. Instead of concealing the gimmick in the second outer box this uses a tube with which the gimmick can be added to or seamlessly removed. You use the tube, which can be shown empty, to view the box and can see immediately …
_EF Cyclopedia of Magic was written to provide the magician with a wide and solid background of magical knowledge. It provides definitions, descriptions, biographies and some routines on hundreds of magic topics. The “articles” are contributed by magicians such as August Roterberg, Charles Bertram, Eddie Joseph, Ellis Stanyon, John Mulholland, and many others. Contents: I …
_EF Originally published in 1948, by one of the greatest sleight-of-hand artists of the 20th century, Arthur H. Buckley demonstrates step-by-step professional maneuvers, methods and techniques cultivated throughout his forty five years of experience. Principles and Deceptions is a collection of advanced principles, master sleights and effects meant for the experienced student in sleight of …
A beautiful mini version of the Pom-Pom Prayer Stick made by the famed Klingl using a different method to the standard approach. Instead of allowing two double length cords on both sides at once, they can only be half lengths, but there is also no set-up required after you open and close the two ends. …
One of my favorite Jack Hughes items is Penetra-Spheres that was invented c. 1937 shortly after Jack invented his tray version of Coins In Glass. Penetra-spheres was licensed by Abbott’s for sale in the USA and was sold for the first time in c. 1947 under the name Hole in One which is the name …
_EF This 302-page book is Volume 1 of the American first edition of “La Prestidigitation sans Bagages,” translated by Paul Fleming, Ph.D. This remarkable book of magic contains many tricks and routines involving animals, matches, rings, wands, candles, balls and more. Contents: (source – book; updated Feb 2016) v Author’s Preface: recommends Cellier’s Manuel Pratique …