5 out of 5 The Tarbell Study Guide By; BurtonWith the release of Vol # 8 by d.Robbins in 1991 historian and author Steve Burton puts it all together for magician’s and students (of Magic) to study the newer revised editions (originally published by N.L. publishing in the 1940’s.) as it was released in the …
Lubor Fiedler invented this effect c. 1972 when it was released as Dosen mit Zeitzündung. It was independently invented by Phil Matlin of Canada as Silver Sanctum c. 1979, and later released c. 1985 by Viking Mfg. as Sorcerer’s Stone and again c. 2007 by Viking as Sorcerer’s Stone Improved. It was also released by …
This is Willi’s version of Bob Neale’s Walking Through a Brick Wall that was first published by Bob in his lecture notes More Than Lecture Notes #2 (1991). The original idea for Bob’s routine was created by Martin Gardner in Mathematics, Magic and Mystery (1956). Willi created this for friends and has done a very …
_EF Illustrated by Robert Lorayne. Includes complete indices by effect, contributors, sleights within effects, and by issue. The Apocalypse series are bound versions of one of the top magic magazines of the 1980’s. These volumes contain tons of close up material with cards, coins, money, and various other items. Each of the volumes is highly …
This was invented by Fuji Ching c. 1991 and called FUJI Ching Finger Chopper. Fuji Ching won the Atsukawa Award for the most creative magical effect of the year 1992. _EF An elegant looking, walnut frame is handed out for examination along with a steel blade. The blade is slid into the top of the …
Paul Bernhardt devised his first version of this effect around the same time has his initial Illumin-Ace effect using 4 standard sized (E26) colored bulbs that plug into a 110 Volt socket c. 1989. It was then made and improved by Wellington Enterprises c. 1991. Then Wellington released this close-up version c. 1998. I love …
Unlike many other electronics in magic, the Contento line worked flawlessly and was machined to perfection. Their Jumbo Rising Card is still the best and their Card Fountains continue to be sought after. I remember when I received my first item from Marcelo – the poker sized card fountain – I literally had a tear in my eye I was so moved by the detail and devotion put into the manufacture.
In 1991 Marcelo and Victor Contento founded their company Contento Productions and so began the creation of some of the best engineered custom props for magicians. One of the most popular items was this item The New Generation Card Fountain. This is still the best card fountain available and the one to beat. This version …
Christopher Borer originally released this strong mentalist/bizarrist effect called Runenmirakel c. 1991 in the self-published booklet: Magie, and again c. 2006 in: Compilation. This special custom version imported from German, with perfectly looking runes and display case. was released c. 1997. _EF The magician places a small velvet bag on the table. A lady is …
_EF Jim Steinmeyer’s first book on stage illusions, containing 9 surprising and deceptive illusions and 6 stand-up effects for magicians. In each case, the emphasis is on presentation and practicality, with diagrams and dimensions so the effects can be constructed in workshops. Now a standard text on the subject, Device and Illusion has been acclaimed …