This effect is based on a an old children’s toy of the 1930’s: “The man in the barrel”. Others, including: Fred Kaps, Ken Brooke, Herbert Martin Paufler, Tony Lackner, Vienna Magic, and more recently Francois Danis, have also created effects with the same basic principle. Francois’ routine is actually quite similar to the version released …
This is a parlor sized version of the larger stage version created by the talented craftsman Rocky Clements c. 2009. It is a very clever effect if a little messy to set-up. While this prop is entirely different in size, appearance, design, and much of the method, it should be noted that the original method …
I can’t believe how good these bottles look and feel, and the price they are being offered at is amazing. These are easily as nice as the old Harries ones I used to rave about. Although it is true they don’t have the small wine compartment at the top like the Harries and old Ken …
This is Buma’s version of the wonderful Ken Brooke/George Blake effect Burmese Bangle. _EF An ancient Egyptian necklace decorated with 10 golden cartouches is shown. The cartouches are inscribed 0 through 9 on their rear. The necklace is placed on a table number side down displaying their identical hieroglyphic design. The cartouches are then randomly …
Jack Avis originally created Poker Pot c. 1967. Louis Gaynor has recreated Jack’s idea and produced this wonderful version. _EF Jack Avis took two classical principles and by blending them together has produced a clean cut magical effect for performing what is known as “CHINK-A-CHINK.” The box removes the need for shells or “extra units” …
This appears to be Jack Avis’s Poker Pot c. 1967 under a different name. Although based on what Daniel Cros himself says I’m not sure this is anything to do with Daniel Cros … This is my own handling of POKER POT; originally invented by Jack Avis and introduced to the public by Ken Brooke. …
This is the re-released version of Martin Breese’s Cyclops Box in a smaller size built to perfection by the Magic Wagon team. The one thing that Magic Wagon can be relied upon is if you give them a project to build they will always create a mechanically perfect version of your vision. There is no …
5 out of 5 It’s a WINNER!Let me start by saying two things: 1. I have been performing Magic for 50 years. 2. I collect Rising Cards. I have Anverdi’s, Ken Brooke’s Nemo Rising Cards, El Ducos, Abbott’s Newest Nu-Power, Mikame’s, and many, many other rising card decks. Why? Simply put, the rising cards are …
5 out of 5 The Best Bottles around today!The Multiplying Bottles is one of those routines that magicians think is obvious, but to lay people it seems amazing and plays very well. I had a set of Multiplying Bottles a few years ago and they were wonderful. Unfortunately, they were almost impossible to find, and …
This effect was invented by Jimmy Flowers c. 1948, manufactured by Reg Gayton c. 1949 and sold by Harry Stanley c. 1954. It was re-introduced by Supreme Magic c. 1980 and also sold by Mephisto-Huis c. 1983 and probably others. Supreme Magic purchased the exclusive copyrights rights of all Harry Stanley’s line c. 1972. _EF …