This is based upon the Robert Harbin effect The Little Tippler that was featured in Abra (Vol. 8, No. 207, January 1950), this was the effect: “A small painted block of wood is produced and placed precariously on the edge of the table. After some talkie-talkie, the block falls to the floor. The performer—but no …
_EF The story of the Davenport family, the oldest family magic dealers in the world, continues from where Volume 1 ended. It is not only a saga of courage and determination by the players involved but a story of survival. It begins at the outset of World War II which could have seen the end …
One of Richard’s most intricate, but also amazing, creations based on upon Ian Ogilvey’s Blocks of San Yen. The original idea was created by Robert Harbin c. 1944 in the Demon Telegraph, but it had some snags which were ironed out by English magician and inventor Colin Hughes (who performed on stage as the Chinese …
_EF The second volume , The Lost Legends in The Davenport Story series unveils three hitherto unpublished works by eminent authors who were close personal friends of the family. These works were only recently discovered during research for this series. The first by Robert Harbin, ‘Magic Marches On,’ was acquired by Davenport’s in 1946. Initially …
_EF The oldest family magic dealers in the world reveal in spectacular detail secrets gathered over their 110 years as dealers, performers and hoarders of magical memorabilia. This first volume of “The Davenport Story ” entitled “The Life and Times of a Magical Family, 1881-1939″ tells how George Ryan, a working class barrel maker but …
_EF An essential title for every magician, The Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks is the only book of its kind. Magical genius Stewart James, over the course of 40+ years, compiled three volumes of the Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks. Now, for the first time, these classic works have been collected, newly edited, and combined in a …
_EF Speaking of the Magic Circle centenary, in honor of that noteworthy milestone, the Circle has produced this beautiful book, providing a thorough accounting of the organization’s history, from its founding in London up to the present. Following lists of officers and honored members, the book opens with a section of pro-files of the 10 …
The original version of this effect was invented by the genius Robert Harbin c.1946 as Dippy Magnet. The Dutch Micro Magic master, Eddy Taytelbaum, created a stunning version which earned him third place at the 1961 FISM Close-Up/Card Competition. This beautiful version was built by Carl Williams in the Okito-Williams style, and there were only …
_EF They were the work of passion, these three volumes, and they were beautiful. They revealed the finest of magic sifted from a lifetime of experience. They were unique. Typewritten by the recipient of the A.M.A. Literary Fellowship and author of over 26 books of magic. Filled with hand drawn watercolor artwork and illustrations, and …
The legendary British Inventor, Craftsman, and Dealer, Jack Hughes, invented many staples in magic that we take for granted today (including: TV Card Frame (1936), Coins in Glass (before Copenetro) (1939), Attaboy (early 1930s), Clatter Box (1951) and many more. I grew up in the UK dreaming of owning some Jack Hughes effects. It was clear that the House of Hughes was producing some …
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