On page 130 of Modern Magic Professor Hoffman described The Jumping Cards. Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering created this beautiful reproduction staying true to Professor Hoffman’s description. _EF This is a very well made and beautiful box from Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering which works perfectly. A card is chosen, the cards are placed in the houlette and then suddenly the …
On page 125 of Modern Magic Professor Hoffman described The Rising Cards (La Houlette). In 1994 Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering, founded by George Richbark and Dave Dorsett, created this beautiful reproduction staying true to Professor Hoffman’s description. And what a beauty it is. _EF An elegant houlette rests atop a slender brass column. Three cards are chosen …
On page 295 of More Magic Professor Hoffman described The Cannon-Ball Globe. In 1992 Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering, founded by George Richbark and Dave Dorsett, created this beautiful reproduction staying true to Professor Hoffman’s description. And what a beauty it is. _EF A highly polished metal globe rests atop a pedestal. The top is removed to show …
In 1890 on page 181 of More Magic Professor Hoffman described The Climbing Coin. In 1992 Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering, founded by George Richbark and Dave Dorsett, created this beautiful reproduction staying true to Professor Hoffman’s description. And what a beauty it is. This item is built with great precision by Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering and uses no electronics …
Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering was started by George Richbark and Dave Dorsett in the early 1990’s. They created some beautiful and intricate collector’s pieces specializing in wood. They also produced some faithful reproductions from the works of Professor Hoffman. Today George Richbark continues to make beautiful magic.
On page 202 of Modern Magic Professor Hoffman described The Miraculous Casket. In 1991 Douglas-Wayne Illusioneering, founded by George Richbark and Dave Dorsett, created this beautiful reproduction staying true to Professor Hoffman’s description. And what a beauty it is. _EF A locking hardwood box 3″ x 2″ x 2-1/2″ is shown. The box looks like …
This effect first appeared in Professor Hoffman’s More Magic c. 1890 (pg. 279 – under The Obedient Ball. (Improved)) invented by J. Learoyd of Halifax. But also shows up in Mahatma Vol. 8 as Mephisto’s Obedient Orange c. 1904, and again in Thayer’s Catalog #8 c.1936 as being created by El Barto (James Barton). So …
Krazy Rabbit (KR) Professional Magic was a British magic manufacturer dealer started by Stewart Murray in 1983 . They focused on high-quality props with significant original content for working performers and professionals. The KR Ultimate Card Box is quite unique and although it has features found in Joe Berg’s Mento-Card Box among others, I don’t …
I’m not sure if anyone knows who was the inventor of the Classic Effect Passe Passe bottle and glass effect, but it was already common by the time Professor Hoffman wrote Modern Magic in 1876. This is how the good Professor describes it on page 457: The “Passe-Passe” Trick: The performer brings forward a bottle …
What a clever brass utility box this is and made so perfectly by Terry Roses. It comes in a beautiful inlaid oak carrying case too. Terry Roses does it all: he is a sleight of hand enthusiast, an avid collector of gambling equipment, locks, Houdiniana, a lecturer, a fantastic craftsman, and the secret identity of …
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