The amazing Dutch FISM 1958 Grand Prix winner Tonny Van Dommelen created one of the most overlooked close-up miracles ever when in 1965 he started selling his wonderful close-up routine: Dizzy Dominoes. There have been many versions sold by dealers since then, but one of the most attractive and visually best was this original set …
If there is one effect that captures the imagination of most Magic Collectors it is The Mummy or Wandering Mummy routine. The Gold Standard for The Mummy is still the amazing beauty created by Eddy Taytelbaum. I recently received this version from the Ruediger F. Deutsch Collection created by an unknown craftsman. It is most …
Blasted was by created by Bob Swadling and sold by Harry Stanley c. 1964. And it quickly became and hit around the world! Originally it was called The Swadling Swindle but it’s name changed to Blasted when it was marketed in the USA. Blasted Jr. was created by Lou Tannen, possibly to get around any …
This is one of the most well known items built by Homer Hudson in Southern California and for years it was the small die box to beat. It looks great and works perfectly. Homer Hudson was a prolific builder of magic props for most of his life. He was best known for his silk screened …
The Cabinet of Foo is Abbott’s version of Jack Hughes’ amazing Spacious Production Box that Jack invented c. 1938 as detailed in World of Magic Vol. 1. Jack first released the box when he was in business with Harry Stanley c. 1946 and this version was released under license by Abbott’s c. 1947 as the …
Norway’s Finn Jon (Finn Hauger) invented this clever idea c. 1964 and about a year later Anverdi created a beautiful stage size version in plexiglass and created some new routines with the device too. Performed correctly it is a real beauty and everything can be given to the spectator to examine, they will find nothing. …
Another of the many Perspex bottles made by Anverdi that first appeared in his book Anverdi’s Miracles With Liquids. Anverdi describes two Crazy Bottles: The Crazy Bottle and The New Crazy Bottle – the two variations on this page don’t quite adhere to either definition. Crazy Bottle Variation 1 – I have seen this advertised …
Jimmy Rogers began working on this effect c. 1944, and after twenty years of honing the routine he released it to the world. Harry Stanley released it c. 1964. Supreme Magic Company also released their version called Blackboard Bat c. 1954. Jimmy Rogers and Alan Alan later released it through Repro 71 c. 1976. _EF …
The original Buried Treasure effect was invented by Ed Massey c. 1957. This improved version was built by Arturo (Glenn Babbs) and sold by U.F. Grant c. 1960 and Abbott’s c. 1961 and c. 1964. This particular item was sold by Abbott’s. When it was sold by U.F.Grant it was known as the Nest of …
_EF An awe-inspiring opening effect, created by Carlos Colombi, from Buenos Aires, Argentina for the mysterious Zombie floating ball. The chest enhances the entire Zombie presentation by adding animation to the routine before the silver ball even appears! The chest entirely eliminates all worry in regards to attaching or detaching the ball and the gimmick. …
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