Review by Andy Martin for Color Changing Candle by Okito-Williams

5 out of 5 The Color Changing Candle is #5 in the Okito-Williams Replicas of the Masters series made in a limited edition of just 30 units. This is an amazing mechanical device and it was featured in Dr Albo’s first book The Oriental Magic of The Bambergs (pg. 76) and in The Ultimate Okito …

Visible Block Penetration (Third Edition) by Okito-Nielsen

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 …

Oriental Sleeve Production by Michael Baker, Okito, Berg

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 can be used anytime …

Review by Andy Martin for Super De Luxe Die Penetration by Harries

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 Jumbo Card Guillotine by Milson-Worth

5 out of 5 The Jumbo Card Guillotine was an invention of Eric Lewis in the 1930s. A number of craftsmen have created versions including Bob Kline (for personal use), Milson-Worth, and Tabman. According to a letter from Martin Lewis dated 2/18/1992 Tabman’s version is the only one with permission to manufacture the Jumbo Card …

Review by Joe Long for Micro Curious Cubes by Thomas Pohle

5 out of 5 I always thought Eric Lewis’ Curious Cubes, made popular by Milson Worth, was an overlooked fooler.  When you consider that any face card can be named and the blocks inside the cabinet magically form that card.  A few years ago I found a rare version which was sold in Germany and …

Horizontal Card Rise Deluxe (Remote) by Collectors’ Workshop

Horizontal Card Rise: This is a lovely effect which is as baffling as it is entertaining. The original idea comes from Karl Germain (1878-1959) using a large goblet to hold the cards. Eric Lewis also created a version called Comedy Come-back Card c. 1947 which is still available from his son Martin Lewis. The original …

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