This is a wonderful effect! As we all know, Massey was a genius. I have owned both the original and also this rare version of the Cabinet of Deodar, and both are baffling. However this version is truly beautiful and works so smoothly. Though the original may be more collectable to some, this version is by far the most visually desirable.
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What a beautiful production item from Don Redmon. Earlier versions of this item omitted the Bottania and produced a goldfish bowl for the climax instead. But if you want the full experience the Bottania is the way to go for sure. It makes for a very impressive display when you produce all the silks and other items, then the rabbit and finally produce the Bottania which really fills the table 🙂
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Here is a rare beauty from Alan’s early days when he’d create some wonderful and unique items for children’s performers.
As often is the case with Alan’s work, The Chinese Money Box is not what you are expecting. Normally in this type of die-box type effect the large Chinese coin vanishes after some byplay and is found somewhere else on the Magician’s person. In fact, this is an option but what really makes this item unique are these two features:
I am almost always pleasantly surprised when I pick-up one of Alan’s items – he goes the extra mile to squeeze out all the magic he can from his wonderful items. I think you will be pleased too 🙂
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This is a very clever vanish of a block invented by Jimmy King and first sold by U.F. Grant and then later by Mak Magic. Although it looks similar to the See-Thru Block Vanish it works completely differently and it is a very convincing vanish that I think you will enjoy ?
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The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103). Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, and Nielsen Magic. It is performed by Dr. Albo in the Ultimate Okito.
However, not all Visible Block Penetrations use the same Okito method. The key tell tale sign in performance is “slow-motion”: can the penetration be done slowly and visibly? If it can then it is most likely based on the same method. If it is visible but almost instant it is probably not using the same method.
The version featured here was designed and built by Bud West and sold by Abbott’s and does not use the Okito method. However the performance of the effect is different from other similar effects such as the Harries Super De Luxe Penetration and if you are familiar with those versions it is important to study the effect and read the instructions because at first it seems a little awkward. But once you understand the different approach it becomes easy to perform and is a very convincing illusion.
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I have had my Dean’s Box for obviously a long time that I am writing this review in 2023. It has never been out of the house and never performed except for my girlfriend and today. I purchased it from Dean and being Dean, and how nice he was, he reached out to me letting me know it would be late getting to me. Dean even followed up with a phone call to me and I couldn’t believe that it was Dean from California on the phone. Such a good guy and such class! The reviews you read about this box are not all hype by magicians or magic circles. I cannot say anything that Andy or what magicians say about it. Beautiful, mysterious and will keep your audience amazed!
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I have used this piece of magic many times and it always will surprise your spectator that is a volunteer and the audience. A very good close up trick that in the day, didn’t cost a lot. The only reason it is expensive now is because one of the greatest and nicest magician’s, Dean Dill is gone. His magic lives on though. It is magic that happens in the spectators hands and that is the most impressive and open magic you can ask for. Highly recommended!
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My wife surprised me with mine around the year 2000. She paid a whopping $400! from a dealers booth at a magic convention.
It was a new item so later as with certain items the price went way down. I did use it extensively at shows. It is very sturdy and gives a professional look to the stage.
I still have it and love how it packs so flat and almost sets up automatically with it’s spring hinges.
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Clifton Mitchell is a true perfectionist. He doesn’t take on many projects but when he does you can be sure the finished product will be gold 🙂
This item, which is Clift’s version of the Mikame Craft effect Mystery Key Holder that was invented by Satoshi Toyoda, is a real delight. It is one of the very few items (out of thousands) that has ended up in my Gig-Rig ready for action anytime in the future.
Although the idea behind the original Mikame Craft version is a stroke of genius the version they sold has a number of limitations. Clift has addressed all of those issues and then some. Most importantly he made the key look like a common place item, rather than an obvious magician’s prop, and created an interesting and amusing line of patter to go along with it.
More than any other effect I am looking forward to trying this out over the holidays, and I’m quite confident it will drive them wild. Thank-you Clift for letting me have one of these as I know you have a lot of demand for your products, I love it 🙂
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I ended up liking this release much more than I thought I would. Love how it mimics a classic stage illusion. I located a miniature hand saw online which I think adds a bit and contributed a nice sound effect to the sawing action. :). Below are links to a couple of videos of me having fun with it. Apologize in advance for how many times I utter the word classic in one of them 🙂
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNmwL7vOcZo
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