Bamboo Chest and Glass by U.F. Grant

This is an effect created by U.F. Grant and the vintage versions like this are much nicer than the later imported versions that MAK sells. It is a wonderful effect and a fooler too. _EF Magi displays a beautiful Chinese Chest and a tall glass tumbler of water. The tumbler is placed and LOCKED IN …

Improved Proxy Substitution Chest (Batman and Superman Smackdown) by U.F. Grant

This is U.F. Grant’s wonderful and overlooked Improved Proxy Substitution Chest. The original version released c. 1946 used just a single chest, but an improved version was introduced c. 1966 using two chests.  This is the latter kind.  It doesn’t look very much when you get it but it is a very convincing transposition that …

Un-Cola by U.F. Grant, Mak Magic

_EF Dust off the old school speller. It seems that Mr. Magish needs a spelling lesson. He’s mixed up his blocks-they don’t spell a thing. The performer shows a tube just large enough to hold 4 blocks, and states he knows how to spell ‘Coke’, really. He puts the blocks in the tube in any …

Gun Smoke by John Yeager, Jimmy King, U.F. Grant

Originated and Developed by John Yeager and Jimmy King and released by U. F. Grant c. 1964. _EF A truly sensational effect! This realistic Six Shooter Detective Type Pistol, when fired, shoots out a streak of fire several feet into the air, bursting into a cloud of smoke. Just seems uncanny! For better than shooting …

Flat Model Money Maker with Wallet by U.F. Grant, Schuyler Reynolds

This is a pretty unique idea for the more common flat model money maker, it has been embedded into a wallet.  The original Flat Model Money Maker was invented by U.F. Grant and Schuyler Reynolds c. 1954. _EF A blank sheet of paper is transformed into real money when rolled through the “machine.” Can be …

Egyptian Water Box by U.F. Grant, R.N. Menge

This effect was invented by R. N. (Norm) Menge  and sold as the Egyptian Water Box by Norm’s business partner  U.F. Grant c. 1955. Later that year, in the UK, Harry Stanley sold the same item and renamed it Neptune’s Chest. It is a wonderful production item that can produce and vanish items including liquids …

Crystal Silk Cylinder by U.F. Grant

A classic item from U.F. Grant that has been recreated many times since (here are just a few).  There are many uses for this beauty but I do think changing some silks into fruit is a great visual change. Includes: Crystal Silk Cylinder 4 x 11″ yellow silks (one silk is actually 7″) 4 realistic …

Dial-X by U.F. Grant, Schuyler Reynolds

This is the original version of Dial-X invented by U.F. Grant and Schuyler Reynolds and what a clever and useful device it is.  Small enough to fit in the pocket, amazing enough to carry with you.  It is a quite stunning to think that 70 years on it still works perfectly and has not lost …

The Linking Ropes (Link King Ropes) by E.J. Moore, U.F. Grant,

This effect was invented by E.J. Moore and marketed by him as Link-King Ropes c. 1951, it was later marketed by U.F. Grant and Tannen’s. _EF Ever wish you could do the linking rings at a moment’s notice without having to carry heavy steel rings around with you? Well, your wish has come true. Here …

Super-X Levitation by Abbott’s, U.F. Grant

This was invented by U.F. Grant and marketed by Abbott’s. Simple, sturdy, and relatively inexpensive, it went on to become by far the most widely sold and performed suspension. _EF This illusion can be performed in the center of a brilliantly lighted stage, away from all curtains and drops. A board is seen resting on …

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