Review by Andy Martin for Self-Priming Syphon of Louis Histed by Magikraft Studios

5 out of 5 In 1995, consummate magic collector William H. McIlhany  commissioned the master craftsman and inventor Martin Lewis of Magickraft Studios to create this beauty.  And what a wonderful and rare piece of real magic  it is.  The effect comes from Martin’s father’s (Eric C. Lewis) book The Crowning Miracles  (1983, pg: 176-179), and according …

The Orb of Time (1 of only 3 made) by Michael Baker

Here is another work of art from Michael Baker and only three of these were ever made.  It is based on an effect invented by the amazing Eric C. Lewis called The Curious Crystal featured in his book Opus Thirteen (Goodliffe, 1951). As is often the case with Michael’s creations he spared no expense or …

Final Card by Dave Powell

Variations of the Final Card effect have been around at least as early as 1945.   Abbott’s released The Last Card devised by Roydon c. 1945 and Jack Hughes produced his improvement c. 1946. I found an advert from the Gamages Catalog for Final Selection c. 1960.  This method/refinement for this version was invented by the …

Harbin x 2 by Robert Harbin

_EF This two volume book set details the work, and the life of one of magic’s most renowned artists, Robert Harbin. The set contains two hardbound 300 page books. The first volume, “Early Harbin,” contains a comprehensive look at this master of magics beginnings. Included are several illustrated routines pulled from Harbin’s routine. Contents (from Early Harbin book …

Self-Priming Syphon of Louis Histed by Magikraft Studios

In 1995, consummate magic collector William H. McIlhany  commissioned the master craftsman and inventor Martin Lewis of Magickraft Studios to create this beauty.  And what a wonderful and rare piece of real magic  it is.  The effect comes from Martin’s father’s (Eric C. Lewis) book The Crowning Miracles  (1983, pg: 176-179), and according to a letter from …

Lightbulb Penetration by Milson-Worth

Milson-Worth’s Lightbulb Penetration is a true masterpiece of the illusionist’s art. It was invented by Eric C. Lewis and developed by Milson-Worth. _EF The Lightbulb Penetration illusion comprises a brass lamp stand with a bare light bulb, a long metal needle, and one empty golden cannister – all to be freely examined by your audience …

HarbinCadabra by Robert Harbin

_EF This is a wonderful book packed with magic from one of the world’s leading magical brains: Robert Harbin. Most of the material comes from the pages of Abracadabra. It is profusely illustrated and includes an appendix of tributes to him after he died in 1978. A fascinating book that contains some incredible magic. Contents (from …

Improved Final Card by Milson-Worth

Variations of the Final Card effect have been around at least as early as 1945.   Abbott’s released The Last Card devised by Roydon c. 1945 and Jack Hughes produced his improvement c. 1946. I found an advert from the Gamages Catalog for Final Selection c. 1960.  This method/refinement for this version was invented by the …

Fantastic Frame by G&L MagicWorks

The Fantastic Frame was invented by the prolific English inventor and creator Eric C. Lewis c. 1937. It is described in great detail starting on page 42 in Eric’s wonderful book A Continuation of Miracles. Milson-Worth’s version is one of the finest examples made of this clever effect. This was sold to me as a …

Encyclopedia of Silk Magic -Vol. 1 by Harold Rice

_EF Volume One has 10 chapters, covering the Story of Silk, Dyeing your own Silks, Methods of Folding Silks, Single and multiple Silk Productions with or without Apparatus, Vanishes, Changes and Transpositions. Although this is an encyclopedia of silk tricks, it also covers all types of conjuring props, making it of interest to any magician. …

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