Key Box by Anverdi
Tony Anverdi created some unique items with electronics and liquids. His magic is highly collectible and even though he passed away in 1995 some of his electronic magic is still the best of its kind today.
Key Box by Anverdi
The Seven Keys theme was created by Joseph Kolar in 1927, see here for more details. This has to be my favorite Anverdi effect! It looks like a standard looking petty cash box – in fact I load it up with cash so it IS a cash box. I introduce the locked cash box and …
Enchanted Ring (Die) by Anverdi, Paul Diamond
This is the version of Anverdi’s Enchanted Ring that was released by Paul Diamond. _EF It is the perfect pocket mystery. An examined ring is dropped into the slot cut into the die. A pin is passed through the side of the die completely locking the ring into position. The die, and ring are placed …
Mental Die by Anverdi
The great Dutch inventor of electronic miracles, Anverdi, created this item c. 1976 (Electronic Dice Divination). It was the ultimate in telepathic devices. At no time does the performer touch a large die which spectator, after noting the top face places into an opaque box. This is all done while magician’s back is turned; yet, …
Chinca Chinca by Tommy van Rhee, Anverdi
These were created and routined by Anverdi and Tommy van Rhee in Holland and sold by dealers such as Ken Brooke. _EF These props were made for the classic “Chink-a-Chink” routine. The props handle very well, especially with the deluxe addition feature with the shell locking on to one of the solid Chincas. They are …
Enchanted Ring by Anverdi, Tannen’s
This was the first version of the Enchanted Ring that Anverdi created and he gave an exclusive to Tannen’s to sell and market it. Working with the simplest of props: a metal ring, 1″ cube of “wood” (really a vinyl with wood grain finish) with a slot to hold the ring, and a pin, you …
Balloon Buster/Lie Detector by Anverdi
_EF Anverdi gets 15 minutes of comedy from this one item. Balloon is made to burst at any time during your act. Wait till one of the kids points his finger at the balloon – BANG – Blow up another. Use it as a running gag This has untold possibilities. You can unplug the Balloon …
Talking Skull (Early) by Anverdi
It’s always exciting when I track down a new (to me at least) Anverdi item and this is the first time I have seen an early Talking Skull like this. The more common version I have seen on a few occasions measures 3 1/2″ x 4″ x 3 1/4″ with the skull mounted on a …
Anverdi Spirit Bell by Anverdi
There is no doubt that Anverdi was decades ahead of his time. This Spirit Bell was not only the first of its type but it was the one to own for about 40 years before some seriously amazing bells came out with equally amazing modern technology. It may not be so difficult to figure out …
Anverdi Spirit Bell by Anverdi
There is no doubt that Anverdi was decades ahead of his time. This Spirit Bell was not only the first of its type but it was the one to own for about 40 years before some seriously amazing bells came out with equally amazing modern technology. It may not be so difficult to figure out …