I wasn’t consciously collecting the Okito-Williams series masterly crafted by Carl Williams but I seem to have added quite a number of them. This latest addition is by far the most impressive of the series and one of the prettiest pieces of magic you can own. I can’t imagine how difficult these are to make …
_EF The first edition was published in Boston in 1805, by the English born William Frederick Pinchbeck, a descendant of Christopher Pinchbeck and the famous family of showmen and builders of automata and clocks. Pinchbeck’s intention in penning this treatise was to amuse and instruct, “but also to convince superstition of her many ridiculous errors.” …
This is how “they” get you! I’ve been purchasing a few of Carl Williams pieces recently and just when you think you are above all of the addictions of classic magic effects, you realize you’re right back where you started and can’t stop yourself. This is another stunning beauty meticulously re-created by Carl to duplicate …
Here we have another beautifully made item from Carl Williams and the latest addition to my collection in the Okito-Williams series of effects. Carl has meticulously recreated this beauty from the original prop made by Okito c. 1933 all the way down to the transfers used on the original boxes. Okito added the box and …
My favorite Anverdi item is his very clever and perplexing Key Box c. 1982 from almost forty years ago! Until recently I thought it was at the top of the food chain for effects that became known as The Seven Keys to Baldpate by Annemann and invented by Joseph Kolar c. 1927. That is until …
_EF David Williamson’s Wonders are many, and he has honed them to perfection through a decade of professional work. His praises have been sung for many years by those in the know, and now everyone is talking about his wonderful magic. This book, the latest masterwork by magic’s most admired author and illustrator. Richard Kaufman, …
_EF Only a dedicated magic buff could have so thoroughly researched and written a book recounting John Calvert’s breath-taking illusions onstage, his incredible daredevil feats, and his many real-life escapes from death. In this compelling narrative and with three hundred photographs, William V. Rauscher describes the magic career that led to record-breaking engagements on Broadway …
The Pom-Pom Prayer Stick was invented by Louis Histed and published in his book The Magic of Louis S. Histed c. 1947 as the effect Papyrus (pg 55). The effect was made famous and very popular by the great Ali Bongo (William Oliver Wallace: 1829-2009). You can read more details about the origins here. It …
_EF This hardcover publication contains some very innovative and amusing card effects covering Ambitious Card routines, Four Ace effects and an elaborate Wild Card routine. Presented in this 177 page book you will find solid material to add to your repertoire. Edited by Ronald F. Zollweg and Philip R. Willmarth. Illustrated by Marshall Philyaw. Contents (from …
5 out of 5 Bob Kline crafted only eight of these exquisite frames. Initially, when I received it, I had a suspicion that it might be the work of Eddy Taytelbaum, given its exceptional craftsmanship. However, upon examining Dr. Albo’s Volume 10 photos, it became clear that they were distinct. To confirm, I reached out …
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