QuartOkito Coin Vanish (Half Dollar) by Viking Mfg.

Finally released in Half Dollar size – thanks George 🙂 Here is another overlooked classic effect created by George Robinson at Viking Mfg.  It might seem similar to other Okito Box type effects, but it is quite unique in effect and method.  In essence the QuartOkito Coin Box is a Boston Box designed to hold …

Sefalaljia II by Abbott’s, Stewart James

The wonderful Sefalaljia invented by the incredible and prolific Stewart James first appeared in The Jinx #69 December 2, 1939 At the time Ted Annemann said: I honestly believe that this one man miniature cabinet routine is far beyond, in merit and effectiveness, anything yet conceived. Certainly the manifestations are out of the ordinary and …

Review by Andy Martin for Color Changing Candle by Okito-Williams

5 out of 5 The Color Changing Candle is #5 in the Okito-Williams Replicas of the Masters series made in a limited edition of just 30 units. This is an amazing mechanical device and it was featured in Dr Albo’s first book The Oriental Magic of The Bambergs (pg. 76) and in The Ultimate Okito …

Amber by Buma

Unlike Buma’s Monkey’s Paw this is a much easier effect to understand and if you do this for the right audience there is no doubt you’ll freak them all out.. It does require a switch of the resin (no surprise) but Buma provides a useful gimmick to make this easy and because the item is …

Cover to Cover by Ed Massey, Louis Gaynor

Another ingenious idea from the great Ed Massey recreated perfectly by Louis Gaynor for Stevens Magic.  Ed first released this c. 1948 and it is typical of his clever mind. When I first watched the video I had no idea how it worked! A very well priced item from Stevens Magic – you can’t go …

Review by Andy Martin for Penetra-Spheres (Hole in One) by Arsene Lupin

5 out of 5 One of my favorite Jack Hughes items is Penetra-Spheres that was invented c. 1937 shortly after Jack invented his tray version of Coins In Glass. Penetra-Spheres was licensed by Abbott’s for sale in the USA and was sold for the first time c. 1947 under the name Hole in One which …

Review by Andy Martin for Newton's Nightmare Deluxe by Wellington Enterprises

5 out of 5 This is an application of Lenz’s Law and there have been a number of effects based on this  phenomenon including the beautiful Mystic Tubes of Sea-Ling by Richard Gerlitz and Paul Green’s comedy presentation: Field Sobriety Test.  However, for my money, if you want to perform the effect this is the …

Review by Andy Martin for Pagoda (Small) by Eddy Taytelbaum

5 out of 5 This effect originally called Bloxo, was invented by John Rice and sold by Harry Stanley c. 1960. Pagoda is the definitive version of the the effect using a solid blade or rod to secure the blocks and was created magnificently by the Dutch master craftsman: Eddy Taytelbaum.  Eddy did such an …

Bottled Spirits by Rocky Clements

What a lovely prop and effect this is from Rocky Clements. Very well made, easy to do and very convincing. The quality on this item is very impressive. I wasn’t sure what to expect when I ordered it but I’m very pleased I did. Most magicians, including myself, struggle with th*** work but this is …

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