Rib-Blok by James Swoger, Mark Jacobs

Rib-Block was invented by Mark Jacobs and built by John Snyder c. 1942. Then James Swoger and more recently Jay Leslie. This is a James Swoger’s version. While this effect resembles the old block and frame effect wherein the block and frame have a hole through them, through which a ribbon is threaded and block …

Pineapple Block Penetration (Miracle Block) by Ed Massey

Ed Massey created two versions of this incredible block penetration. He began with this version which relies on a cleverly constructed block, but there are no moving parts. He then created a second version which was perfected by Richard Resor as the Supreme Block Penetration.  Bill Adam’s of World of Magic also created a version …

Card Shuffler (Model 50) by Nestor Johnson Mfg.

This amazing Card Shuffler was invented by Rudolph Notz c. 1950 and a USA patent was applied for it in 1950 and approved in 1955. These were manufactured and sold throughout the 1950’s by Nestor Johnson Mfg. Co of Chicago. They were very popular for a time and their demand was also fueled by the …

Production Bird Cage by Merv Taylor

Lucille Ball’s Bird Cage! This appearing cage used by Lucy was given to Ed Rosenthal by Leon M. Leon as documented by the enclosed letter from Leon and his wife “Teddy” dated November 5, 1981. _EF Features: It is round and looks like a real bird cage. Can be produced from most any place. Simple, fast …

Routined Manipulation (Vols. 1-2) by Lewis Ganson

_EF Now combined into one 250 page volume, these two books have to be some of the finest publications on magic ever! Most illustrations are actual black and white photos. Routines, moves, sleights are fully explained and patter is actually included in many of the routines. I grew up learning from these books and highly …

P&L Petrie Utility Reel (with Serpent Streamer) by Petrie-Lewis

Another great P&L hallmarked item. The Petrie Utilty Reel is perfect for any usage that requires precise control on the motion – from slow to fast and in between. This is ideal for Albenice’s Serpent Silk and includes the P&L Reel and the Serpent Streamer to perform out of the box. _EF A very practical …

Clatter Box by Jack Hughes

Jack Hughes invented the Clatter Box c. 1949 and it appears in his World of Magic Vol. 2.  It has been copied without permission by many magic dealers throughout the world over the years 🙁 The original Clatter Box was quite small and was made of metal. Jack changed the style of the box several …

Snake Basket by Jack Hughes

Russell Swann introduced and probably invented the Snake Basket c. 1939.  Jack Hughes released his amazingly inventive Snake Basket c. 1949.  That was about forty years before Collectors’ Workshop created their wonderful Khyber Kobra.  But what is really amazing about the Jack Hughes Snake Basket is how much action he gets from it with zero …

Snake Basket by Jack Hughes

Russell Swann introduced and probably invented the Snake Basket c. 1939.  Jack Hughes released his amazingly inventive Snake Basket c. 1949.  That was about forty years before Collectors’ Workshop created their amazing Khyber Kobra.  What is really amazing about the Jack Hughes Snake Basket is how much action he gets from it with absolutely zero …

Finger Stretcher by Abbott’s, Myron Scott

_EF Here’s a cutie. What next? Why not? A machine to stretch your hand and fingers six inches. Can’t be done? Well, that’s what the machine registers! This stretcher has two openings, one for the thumb which is clamped into position, and one for any one of the four fingers. Slowly the stretcher is operated …

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