Jim Zee makes some very fine coin boxes indeed and they are priced very reasonably. When it comes to coin boxes the size and weight really make a difference. These boxes just look and feel perfect! _EF If you have ever wanted to learn to do some really cool coin effects with the Okito box …
Anverdi’s Surprise Box is one of his finest creations. It came in a number of versions, also built by various dealers other than Anverdi. This fine version was sold by Mephisto-Huis and I believe it was built by them too. However, it might have been made by Anverdi and just sold by Mephisto-Huis, since it …
Based on an idea by the New York group of magicians including: Dai Vernon, Dr. Jaks, and Martin Gardner known as the Friday Night Sodality called The Ruler that was published in The Phoenix December 1951. _EF Ton Onosaka’s version improves on the original idea. The stick is very nicely made out of molded plastic, with …
_EF The magician displays a large board on which is printed a spread of five jumbo cards. Four are black spot cards: the one in the middle is the queen of hearts. The board is turned over, revealing the printed backs of the cards. The spectator is given a large clip to try to locate …
The Pom-Pom Prayer Stick was invented by Louis Histed and published in his book The Magic of Louis S. Histed c. 1947 as the effect Papyrus (pg 55). The effect was made famous and very popular by the great Ali Bongo (William Oliver Wallace: 1829-2009). You can read more details about the origins here. It …
_EF I was quite surprised to read the previous review, it is obvious that this person knows very little about magic or didn’t actually read this book. I have been lucky enough to have seen Mr. Cervon perform at the Magic Castle and he is truly one of the best. I have also seen him …
_EF Dear Magic Friend, What you are now holding in your hands is a trick that was born out of necessity. While working in Switzerland for an extended period I had to entertain spectators in the evenings in a “magic bar”. Often spectators would ask me “how did you do that” and I tired not …
Twenty years since I first performed this effect I still love it! Better than any electronic version (even this beauty from Urs Auckenthaler), it is quiet and very reliable and really looks eerie. I created a quick demo video so you could see the action up close with no sounds to cover the motion – …
_EF This book presents the classifications, principles and examples of important psychological techniques every magician should know about. The author has identified four fundamental Principals (Objective Illusions, Subjective Illusions, Influence by Suggestion, and Intellectual), with fifteen Specific Principles as sub topics within the major classes. In addition to the basic principles and their historical use, …
This is Mikame’s version of Eric Lewis’ wonderful Savoy from Eric’s book A Continuation of Miracles, built by his son Martin Lewis at Magikraft Studios in 1993. Mikame’s version is not as high quality or elegant as Martin’s one. However, it works very well and is still one of the best switches you can perform right …
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