Close-up Visible Block Penetration by German Craftsman, Unknown

The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103).  Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, and Nielsen Magic.  It …

Silk Cabby Routine by Joe Berg, Viking Mfg.

The problem with classic magic utility props like a Silk Cabby is that there are many versions out there but very few specific routines designed to use them.  I held off purchasing the beautiful Silk Cabby Deluxe from Viking Mfg. because I couldn’t think of anything new to perform with it. Luckily as I was …

Review by Andy Martin for Silk Cabby Routine by Joe Berg, Viking Mfg.

5 out of 5 The problem with classic magic utility props like a Silk Cabby is that there are many versions out there but very few specific routines designed to use them.  I held off purchasing the beautiful Silk Cabby Deluxe from Viking Mfg. because I couldn’t think of anything new to perform with it. …

Review by Andy Martin for Silk Cabby Deluxe by Viking Mfg., Sunil Batra

5 out of 5 Normally I would not expect to be raving about a Silk Cabby from India, but this beauty designed by and built for George Robinson at Viking Mfg. by Sunil Batra in India is a real beauty.   It reminds me a little of the quality and finish produced by Milson-Worth and the …

Review by Andy Martin for Blarney Die by Bud West, Abbott's

5 out of 5 The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103).  Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, …

Silk Cabby Deluxe by Viking Mfg., Sunil Batra

Normally I would not expect to be raving about a Silk Cabby from India, but this beauty designed by and built for George Robinson at Viking Mfg. by Sunil Batra in India is a real beauty.   It reminds me a little of the quality and finish produced by Milson-Worth and the price is certainly reasonable …

Review by Andy Martin for Visible Block Penetration (Third Edition) by Okito-Nielsen

5 out of 5 The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103).  Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, …

Review by Andy Martin for Oriental Sleeve Production by Michael Baker, Okito, Berg

5 out of 5 Although Okito almost certainly didn’t invent this type of production tube he did feature it in his act and Michael based his beautiful version on Okito’s versions featured in Dr. Albo’s books: The Oriental Magic of The Bambergs and The Ultimate Okito. It makes for a wonderful production device because it …

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