Review by Andy Martin for Buried Treasure Bean Box by Arturo, Abbott's

4 out of 5 The original Buried Treasure effect was invented by Ed Massey c. 1957.  This improved version was built by Arturo (Glenn Babbs) c. 1964 and sold by Abbott’s and  U.F. Grant. This particular item was sold by Abbott’s. The improved Arturo version is easier to set and the effect is more impressive …

Review by Andy Martin for Circus Wagon by Milson-Worth

5 out of 5 What a dream prop this is from Milson-Worth.  It looks stunning and unlike many similar props you can clearly see all the way through to the back, and the wagon looks the same from front and back and every part of the design is perfect – even the wheels move. I’d …

Additions by Month

Here is a list of what I purchased each month over time for MartinsMagic.com. 

Custom Close-Up Mats at The Porcupine by Patt’s Matts

I’ve been buying custom close-up mats from Patt’s Matts for ten years and there is no one else who gets close 🙂  In fact I have purchased more than 20 mats from Patt.  I started with a replacement for my Jim Zee table, then a number of close-up tables and most recently I ordered nine …

The Casino Phantom by Retro Rocketeers

What a wonderful item from Anthony Yap’s Retro Rocketeers all the way down under in Australia 🙂 If you’ve been looking for one of Magic Wagon’s Mini Phantom’s from 2013 but have been unable to find one at any price, then this is your closest alternative.  Anthony does a great good job blending 3D printed …

Matt Morell

Posted February 4, 2023: I fell in love with the Art of Magic over 40 years ago and it has been a wonderful journey ever since . When I came across Martin’s Magic Website and started to see so many amazing creations from all around the world that I have never seen before , it …

Review by Andy Martin for Crystal Thief by Vernet

5 out of 5 What a great way to vanish a silk. Similar to the Wonder Silk Vanishing Tube and looks totally convincing to the spectator.  I think the Wonder Silk is a little easier, but they are very close and people certainly like the cleanness of the transparent tube.  And the price is right …

The Delphi’s Chest by Damir Djanis

Another clever device beautifully crafted by Damir Djanis sold exclusively by Viking Mfg. Co. If you want to perform these types of effects to anyone other than a bunch of giddy magic collectors raving about how beautiful and clever the box is, then the real challenge with pretty boxes is coming up with a routine …

Review by Andy Martin for Freak by Dave Forrest

5 out of 5 When you’ve been playing with magic tricks for 50 years it gets pretty hard to bother to add one more item to your regular performing roster.  But Freak by Dave Forrest is easily one that I could see myself doing.  Dave is a smart guy with some very clever ideas and …

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