The inventor of this effect was the German Paul Corduan (17. Februar 1894 – 4. Januar 1961). His stage name was “Doc Corten”. First sold by the German dealer Heinz Jacobi under the name “Corduan-Verwandlungswürfel” (translation: Corduan Change Dice). Thomas Pohle created his first version of this effect when working with Eckhard Boettcher who provided …
I’m sure in Eric’s hands this was a complete miracle, but I’m not sure how convincing it is forty years later. Particularly in my hands. It does look cool, but I’m not convinced modern audiences would be that baffled. It is not hard to do, but takes a little practice to get the knack so …
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 …
This box is very well made and although it appears to have been released before the Duvivier Coin Box, it looks the same to me. I do not know who “T.C.” refers to. If you do let me know. Comes with some thorough instructions by Bobby Bernard and David Britland. (Notice: Includes four half dollars.) …
For many years Collector’s Workshop has made the Hemingway Lock, a mechanical prop designed for a presentation of the standard Seven Keys to Baldpate plot. Although the workings of this mechanical lock are not unique, the lock itself is. It is very large, weighing almost two pounds, with a shackle that protrudes two inches high …
Beautiful precision magic expertly manufactured and although it comes with a spare block to switch I have never seen the need because the gimmicked block is so well made, and unless you really know what you are looking for you’ll never spot the gimmick. This is the version created by Thomas Pohle and it is …
An amazing mentalism item from Glen David and Bob Dorian at Illusion Makers. _EF Quadraplex is a display stand and tray handcrafted from the finest exotic hardwoods, which displays 4 items freely selected by members of the audience. These items remain in full view at all times. The magician, without handling the selected items, then …
Ultissimo was first built by Merv Taylor c. 1946 for Thayer Quality Magic. devised by Maury Kains, based upon Paul Curry’s amazing Touch. Paul Curry was not credited by Maury Kains, and Mr. Kains did make some improvements, but the method and basic effect is clearly derived from Touch c. 1937. Here is Paul Curry …
_EF You show a stack of cards. Each has a picture of the Statue of Liberty. With your tongue in cheek, you explain that you want to ensure that there are no “switches” done to the statue. Have a spectator sign near the bottom of the top card. You pull this top card out of …
As far as I can ascertain the Absconding Queen was invented by the British Magical Inventor Harold Beaumont and first released by Davenport’s c. 1935. _EF Absconding Queen by Milson-Worth combines the two most popular items in magic – cards and silks – in an easy to perform, double-climax, knock-out effect. A wood and metal …
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