5 out of 5 The method for this beautiful version of this classic effect was invented by Boston magician Frank Appleton and expertly manufactured by Petrie-Lewis. P&L and Appleton created the perfect version of an effect that began in Professor Hoffmann’s Later Magic c. 1904 (pg. 91), and was first performed on stage by David …
5 out of 5 The method behind this great little set of miracles is based upon Al Baker’s Cherchez la Femme. One of the effects included in the instructions makes me think it could have been inspired by the Wizzo Card Box sold by Kanter’s c. 1942 (but I have no actual evidence of this). …
5 out of 5 Stephen Tucker creates some very clever and entertaining routines and when he released Himbering Ways in 2009 with Tony Curtis I remember being very impressed with the routines that came with the wallet. The wallet itself has a couple of features not always found on other Himber wallets and Stephen has …
The Gung Ho box was invented by Ned Frailey and it was first released by Stuart Robson’s Conjurer’s Shop c. 1944. It has been released in many forms, under many names and by many dealers ever since. It is described in Dr Albo Volume 6 (pg. 77) under Folding Production Box and also Rice’s Silk …
5 out of 5 The Gung Ho box was invented by Ned Frailey and it was first released by Stuart Robson’s Conjurer’s Shop c. 1944. It has been released in many forms, under many names and by many dealers ever since. It is described in Dr Albo Volume 6 (pg. 77) under Folding Production Box …
5 out of 5 Ed Massey invented this clever and original effect. The initial version of Squeeze Away Block first appeared in Blackstone’s Annual of Magic c. 1929 in a contribution written and illustrated by Massey. Commercial versions started appearing c. 1946. This is rare item from Willi Wessel. Unlike Tony Lackner and Thomas Pohle …
5 out of 5 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 …
5 out of 5 This beautiful piece was made out of wood and hand-painted by German craftsman Dietmar Willert c. 1987. Dietmar made a series of Egyptian themed pieces and all are beautiful and highly collectible. The Windblown sands was made in a limited edition of 87 units with each set numbered on the base …
4 out of 5 This is a unique little box from Optical Oddities Mfg. Co. released c. 1987. I believe Optical Oddities was Dave Pavlov’s company in Las Vegas that was formed c. 1981. This box is different from anything else I have seen. The effect on the audience is similar to what can be …
Wow what an amazing tool Chris Wasshuber from Lybrary.com has created for the community. If you ever need to show fans of cards in a book, instruction sheets, online or anywhere else Chris has created the perfect tool to use. It has ESP cards too and a variety of back designs. And I’m sure if …