5 out of 5 The Clausen Chips were first released in 1987 with two effects supplied, although a third was very soon added. Then in 1988 the number was increased to six with the appearance of a 23 page booklet. Finally in 1995 a larger set of instructions was included with 33 pages and 14 …
5 out of 5 The Blue Phantom was invented by Viennese magician Hans Trunk c. 1924 who called it “Das blaue Wunder” (The Blue Wonder). It was introduced to the USA c. 1930 by Thayer Quality Magic as “The Blue Phantom” and it became an instant hit, and has been doing well ever since. It …
Posted January 16, 2024: What an amazing treasure trove of magical effects. I have spent many hours reading and on looking at pictures and videos. Thank for your incredible work 🙂 Anders Karlskov Hasseriis Denmark
5 out of 5 Magiro created two versions of this unique switch case. His first version was released c. 1993 and this deluxe version was released c. 1998. Both versions were called “Kartenspiel Austauschkassette” and marketed by Eckhard Boettcher in Germany (see the final two photos). The switch mechanism is clever and unique to Magiro …
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, …
3 out of 5 Since 2019 the Mystery Blox as been my version of choice. But sadly I have gone back to John Kennedy’s Mystery Box II due to reliability issues. I was practicing with the Mystery Blox this holiday season and the gimmick came apart unexpectedly. I replaced it which was relatively smooth. However, …
I really like this set of cards from Meir Yedid. I had added them to my list of effects for my upcoming holiday parties in 2024, unfortunately my set was running too long so I had to pull it. But I still like the effect. My patter talks about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and how hard …
5 out of 5 The name for this item was originally coined by Petrie-Lewis c. 1920, and when Milson-Worth developed their version, they retained the same name. While I haven’t personally seen the P&L version, Milson-Worth has crafted an exceptional product, and I believe it’s of comparable quality. However, one common issue with exquisitely made …
5 out of 5 Bob Kline crafted only eight of these exquisite frames. Initially, when I received it, I had a suspicion that it might be the work of Eddy Taytelbaum, given its exceptional craftsmanship. However, upon examining Dr. Albo’s Volume 10 photos, it became clear that they were distinct. To confirm, I reached out …
5 out of 5 This is an understated paddle trick by Willi, offered as a Special Edition with a custom case. What I appreciate most about Willi’s magic is his ability to take a simple concept and enhance it with subtleties, creating an even more astonishing effect. In “Card Detector,” when you display both sides …
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