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5 out of 5 This is quite a unique block penetration. It certainly has a basis in the classic Vampire Block however there are two benefits: The tube opens up and is cleanly shown on inside and out. When locked inside you can see the block from both sides. However, due to the ability to …
This effect was created by Jack Hughes c. 1945 and is featured in his wonderful book World of Magic Vol. 2. Michael has created a very beautiful version that really pops. He has also simplified the routine to its bear essentials. And I know you’ll love it. If you wish to perform the original Jack …
5 out of 5 This beautiful looking padlock was created by Jim Sommers c. 1989. Jim was trying to reproduce a reliable version of the prop made famous by Karl Germain and called Dr. Faust’s Padlock. In the Germain routine, the performer hung a large padlock on a wand or rod and went into the …
5 out of 5 This is the most beautiful version of Jack Bridwell’s Mental Rope you will ever see. Beautifully created by Louis Paul in Canary and Purple Heart wood, with hand rubbed oil and wax finish. Brass, copper and leather are use for the sword and hardware. This effect was invented by Jack Bridwell …
5 out of 5 From time to time some magic enthusiasts around the world send me photos of some very interesting props that I feel compelled to include on my site. This is an effect by the great German inventor and craftsman Wolfgang Grosskopf. This version was built by Olaf Güthling and he has created …
5 out of 5 This is a very clever version of Andre Kole’s Atomic Stock Pile Illusion created by Damir Djanis with assistance from George Robinson. Even though this is the best version I have seen, the blocks cannot be examined and the spectators cannot get too close to the blocks. The illusion looks excellent, …
5 out of 5 The Cork Penetration was invented by Eddy Taytelbaum and there have been many versions over the years including these ones. As is often the case Eddy’s version is still the gold standard but this is a very nice set from the talented Francois Danis. Most versions of this effect have a …
5 out of 5 This is a modern looking version of the Gallows released by Greg Lindsay, Thomas Pohle’s The East Friesian Bedside Lamp, and others over the years. It is the same basic effect – the bulb hanging down from the wooden arc will turn on and off in mysterious ways. This version was …
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 …