_EF Illustrated by Nelson Hahne, edited by John Braun. New Modern Coin Magic includes four additional Chapters in over 150 additional pages- that are not in Modern Coin Magic. It is my understanding that when Magic Inc. renewed the copyright for The New Modern Coin Magic, they didn’t realize this didn’t include the previous version of the book, Modern …
There have been many versions of the Card Duck over the years. It was invented by Laurie Ireland and marketed by him as Otto, The Automaton Duck. What is amazing about this little guy is until you see the 4th photo you think it is a Hamilton Jo-Anne Duck. Jimmy Hearsum did an amazing job …
There have been many versions of the Card Duck over the years. It was invented by Laurie Ireland and marketed by him as Otto, The Automaton Duck. What is amazing about this little guy is the duck looks almost exactly like a miniature replica of the Hamilton Jo-Anne Duck. Jimmy Hearsum did an amazing job …
Owen’s attribute this effect to U.F. Grant in their 1976 catalog. _EF A beautifully decorated jewel case-8 inches square by 2 inches deep-is displayed and the cover lifted, revealing a handsome string of pearls, and which show in striking contrast against the black velvet lining of the box. The pearls, being removed from the case …
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 …
Acrobatic Silks was invented by Walter Smith and first marketed by U.F. Grant c. 1964. It is clearly derived from Monkey Bar, but is a very big leap in both effect and method that I believe it can easily be considered a new effect. _EF Hanging from a 14-inch pole are three 18-inch silks – …
According to Volume 4 of The Success Books by Frances and Jay Marshall (pg. 108) The Funder Box is based on the little “Joker” box that was used with U.F. Grant’s Strat-o-Sphere: When I bought the Stratosphere Balls trick, the outfit included a dandy little box for vanishing the large ball. This same box is …
_EF This is a wonderful book on card effects without skill of sleight of hand. Contains the classic effect by Paul Curry: Out of This World, and many other wonderful routines. This was one of the very first books on magic I ever purchased and it certainly changed my world! Contents (updated 4/2014 with full contents): …
Spikes Thru Balloon was invented by Bob Gurtler (Andre Kole) c. 1956 and marketed by U.F. Grant c. 1958. _EF Here’s one that will make their eyes pop! Show an empty cylinder and an unprepared balloon. Inflated, it is inserted in the cylinder like a hot dog with both ends showing. Now two spikes are …
This is the children’s version of Don Potts’ wonderful creation: The Mystery of the Pyramids released by U.F. Grant c. 1958. _EF The ingeniously clever routine in which five blocks are shown stacked on a wooden rod, largest on the bottom, smallest on top … like the classic children’s toy. A cover is placed overall and …
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