5 out of 5 Compact and PerfectThis is the version of Run Rabbit Run I performed in my youth. It might not be as impressive as Jack Hughes’ Run Bonzo Run or the beautiful Run Wolf Run, but for me it is very practical for kids parties. It is about half the size of the …
4 out of 5 Card Go RevisitedThis is a very nice item from El Duco, and although there is no mention of it in the instructions it is clearly based on the old Jack Hughes Card Go. The quality is better than the Jack Hughes version and the routine includes a nice twist that allows …
5 out of 5 The Absolute Perfect Kids Effect!I have been performing different versions of Harry Leat’s Masterpiece: Run Rabbit Run for over 30 years. It has never failed to drive the kids wild. Some of the versions I have used have been poor, but most have been good enough. But none of them come …
In 1939 the Englishman Harry Leat invented what became one of the best and most enduring children’s effect of all time, to read more about the routine for this classic effect click here. I have been performing different versions of Run Rabbit Run for over 40 years. It has never failed to drive the kids …
5 out of 5 Attaboy for the Potter Generation!I’ve always liked Jack Hughes’ Attaboy, but felt that it was starting to look a bit dated. So along comes Fairchild Entertainment and produces the high quality and wonderful Zanadu – The Card Wizard. It is the exact same effect as Attaboy – though now it works …
This is based upon Attaboy invented by the legendary British Inventor, Craftsman, and Dealer Jack Hughes in the 1930’s. This is Fairchild Entertainment’s version and it is the exact same effect as Attaboy – though now it works with poker sized cards (most of the original Jack Hughes’ and Abbott’s ones did not) – and …
5 out of 5 Sometimes You Need the Definitive VersionWell Howie and Bobby have taken one huge step further to extreme high quality collectable props with their latest release. Hole in One, which is directly based on the Jack Hughes origination Penetra-Spheres, has been a favorite with magicians for many years and this version is …
3 out of 5 I love Attaboy, but this is not as convincing.The inspiration for this effect comes from the old Jack Hughes effect: Attaboy. However, in my opinion it is not as convincing as Attaboy by quite a long margin. The device is made well enough in strong plastic and the art work for …
One of my favorite Jack Hughes items is Penetra-Spheres that was invented c. 1937 shortly after Jack invented his tray version of Coins In Glass. Penetra-spheres was licensed by Abbott’s for sale in the USA and was sold for the first time in c. 1947 under the name Hole in One which is the name …
5 out of 5 Funny and BeautifulHoward Hale makes some very fine quality woodwork – he’s not always punctual, but is worth waiting for. This is based on the old Jack Hughes Legs Table I guess, and it really is very beautiful, and looks like a real ornate table until the legs fall off. Then …