The Magic of Louis S. Histed by Fabian

_EF This is a book of 159 pages giving a really enormous number of clever, usable, and really new ideas for magic. Not only is it a book of new ideas but there are a number of complete and most exceptional tricks fully described. Although he explains several inventions of his magical friends the material …

Review by Andy Martin for Sand and Sugar (Chrome) by Abbott's, Louis Histed

5 out of 5 This wonderful effect was invented by Louis Histed.  There was some controversy when this was released (stolen) by Abbott’s as the instructions and adverts said that Dr. H Park Shackleton was the inventor.  Dr Shackleton may have been the first person to perform it in the USA (though Jack Le Dair …

Review by Andy Martin for Crystal Cube Release by Louis Histed, David Scott

5 out of 5 This is a wonderfully clever penetration invented by Louis Histed and David Scott and sold by Davenport’s of London. A solid, clear perspex cube is handed out for examination and is placed into a thin, black plastic frame. A ribbon is now threaded through the holes locking the cube inside. Everything …

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 …

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 …

Conjurers’ Hydraulic and Pneumatic Secrets by S.H. Sharpe

_EF Within the pages of this work, historian S.H. Sharp defines and describes seven fundamental principals; including secret: Closures; Reservoirs; Conduits; Liquid Substitutes; Displacement; Siphons; and Hydraulic and Pneumatic Control. The author traces hydraulics and pneumatics as used in the religious wonders of early history – moving and speaking statues, inexhaustible vessels, unfillable basins, etc. …

Crystal Cube Release by Louis Histed, David Scott

This is a wonderfully clever penetration invented by Louis Histed and David Scott and sold by Davenport’s of London. _EF A solid, clear perspex cube is handed out for examination and is placed into a thin, black plastic frame. A ribbon is now threaded through the holes locking the cube inside. Everything appears above board, …

Eye of Cyclops by Louis Histed

_EF Introducing an amazing new principle, by which, cards selected by members of the audience appear in an examined crystal one at the time. You will be amazed at the wonderful elusiveness of this prop, based on one of Louis Histed’s most staggering principles. By introducing modern plastics and up to date equipment we are …

Sand and Sugar (Sugar and Sand) by Davenport’s, Louis Histed

This wonderful effect was invented by Louis Histed c. 1932. The sole manufacturing rights were granted to Davenport’s c. 1941 but this has not stopped other manufacturers building this over the years.  It is often called Sugar and Sand so be wary when doing searches since both titles seem to be used quite freely even …

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