5 out of 5 This effect was first produced by A&B Magic and then by Paul Diamond c. 1975. Subsequently the rights where purchased by Viking Mfg. It is a great way to begin an Okito Box or Matrix routine. It is not really a walk around effect because the set-up takes a few minutes …
5 out of 5 This effect, originally known as the Elusive Life Savers was invented by Edgar Ralston and built by Okito c. 1947. It was a favorite effect of Okito’s and he often carried it with him and performed it to both children and adults. It is a wonderful effect and can be used …
For years my favorite chopper effect has easily been the See-Thru Guillotine by Wellington Enterprises. It checks all the boxes and simply looks amazing. But it is large and expensive, and even though it is difficult to imagine how it could work it is still a large magic prop and all sorts of things could …
5 out of 5 The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103). Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, …
This document traces the origins of The Wandering Mummy that Magic Collectors and Craftsmen around the world are so fascinated with. It would not have been possible without the generous help of fellow Mummy enthusiasts, craftsmen and historians: Alan Warner, François Danis, Olaf Guthling, Lorenz Schär, and Chris Wasshuber. Ian Buckland has also been instrumental …
Slate of mind was created by U.F.Grant c. 1949, and it was later improved by Aldini. Grant was influenced by Dr. Jaks’ Supersonic Card Prediction. This is Richard Osterlind’s high end version, it is not as pretty as Carl Williams’ paddle version but it is still one of the best looking and smoothest versions produced. …
_EF Book III is considerably larger than volumes I and II, coming in at 411 pages, packed with 333 photographs and posters, most of which have never been published. As before, it is printed in full color on matt art paper with the now customary endpapers featuring a dramatic display of all 24 letters. The …
The German or Boston Coin Box made its appearance shortly after Okito’s original version. It was quite possibly first manufactured in Germany, but its original name came from the metal it was made from (German Silver), and not the country. It is often attributed to George Boston but George Boston never claimed to invent it …
_EF The Aretalogy of Vanni Bossi is the first book in any language that presents a substantial collection of this master magician’s secrets with cards, coins and things. The contents have been gathered from scarce publications with strictly limited circulations, and include closely guarded, never before published tricks and sleights. ARETALOGY–n. A narrative about the deeds …
This is one amazing version of a classic in magic. I always liked this trick but never indulged myself to buy the parlor size due to drawbacks to the method, so settled with the Voit miniature model. All my concerns about the original effect have been addressed by Bill Schmeelk. _EF The base is gorgeous …
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