Review by George Guerra for Captive Card by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Captive Card by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Captive Card by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

Great Routine and Props!!

Great routine and first class props spells entertaining and fabulous magic. Card and tack disappear and reappear in the open ended cover case attached to the wood plate inside. The method is devious and not exactly as I had envisioned it – I was fooled. The beauty of teak is clearly showcased as this a "large" item compared to Alan’s other pieces in his Mini-Magic range.

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Review by George Guerra for Money Maker by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Money Maker by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Money Maker by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

What a big and beautiful piece!!

This big item from Alan, and I mean big in comparison to the rest of his Mini-Magic line, shows throughout the great quality in woodworking one has learned to expect from Alan. The "double" transformations occur smoothly with no obvious maneuvers to arouse suspicion. What clever idea from the devious mind behind so much great magic! Very Highly Recommended

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Review by George Guerra for Black & White Transpo by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Black & White Transpo by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Black & White Transpo by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

What a fast switch!

This is a piece from his painted "era" similar to Curio in methodology. White square with hole and solid black square shown. One is placed in lovely black/red hinged box and the other placed in pockets. With a blink of an eye, they change places. Beautiful and pocket size miracle from a discontinued era in Alan’s long career.

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Review by George Guerra for Confus'n Cubes (Painted) by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Confus'n Cubes (Painted) by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Confus'n Cubes (Painted) by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

Beautiful early Warner item

This is an early painted Warner version of his current teak piece that is still available. Bright deep yellow sides and diamond decor on the lid makes this one nice piece in my collection. I love his teak line and one can see Alan’s maturing skills and ingenuity with these pieces, but you got to love the colors on these early items. Same routine red cube keeps bouncing end to end…duh. But the jump to the center changes everything!

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Review by George Guerra for Kubika (Painted) by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Kubika (Painted) by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Kubika (Painted) by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

Love this version!

Kubika was recently re-released in teak as part of the Warner’s Millennium Collection that was limited to 12 sets only. This "original" painted item is a joy and a great companion to the teak version. Glossy whites and blacks add such a classy look. Bright orange ribbon imbeds the black block inside the tube but, say the magic word, and it penetrates with ease. What a craftsman…the modern Taytelbaum.

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Review by George Guerra for Thru-N-Thru by Alan Warner

Review by George Guerra for Thru-N-Thru by Alan Warner
Review by George Guerra for Thru-N-Thru by Alan Warner
5 out of 5

One gorgeous Warner version of a classic

This is an early painted item from Alan; his version of a classic. I have always loved this effect that I had Howard Hale of WoodMagic build me a custom version of his Clear Deception using exotic woods. Alan never released a teak version but it would be difficult to beat this brilliantly painted piece and it sure stands out nicely with my other cherished Warner pieces.

Leave it to Alan to add a twist to this routine. Two, not one, slotted cards are shown, one black and one white. One is chosen and both cards placed in a red holder with a large hole so that the two cards can become trapped to each other by lacing them with a red shoe string. Concentrate and the chosen card rises up loose from it’s string entrapment. Great magic and oustanding props.

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Review by Davide for Max Maven's Videomind (3 volumes) by Max Maven

Review by Davide for Max Maven's Videomind (3 volumes) by Max Maven
Review by Davide for Max Maven's Videomind (3 volumes) by Max Maven
5 out of 5

He’s great

In my opinion Phil Goldstein (alias Max Maven) is the best living mentalist in the world. I don’t think all his best material is here (but there is some..) The videoset is great, every effect is performed and explained clearly you can learn a lot just watching him. Some effects are worth the whole cost of video. Again a must for a mentalist!

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Review by George Guerra for The Mystic Mummy by Richard Gerlitz

Review by George Guerra for The Mystic Mummy by Richard Gerlitz
Review by George Guerra for The Mystic Mummy by Richard Gerlitz
5 out of 5

WOW,,,What a MUMMY!!

Literally, that was my impression when I unpacked this beauty. I have been an avid collector of Richard’s work and this is one great piece. It’s visually stunning and the method is so smooth and effortless. The apparent "stock" mummies used may put off many but they are, first, beautifully detailed. Second, extensive precision modifications by Richard himself are involved in the mummy and coffins to make this miracle a true handcrafted item. If one read some of the detail steps involved in building this effect, you would no doubt admire Richard’s ingenuity and commitment to excellence, typical of his magic as anyone who owns one his pieces can attest.

Richard has added "drama" to this effect with more realistic scaled props. The base serves so well as a "ritual altar" and center stage to perform this popular mystery…nice touch, Richard. Richard has probably contributed the best version of this effect, though admittedly I also have a soft spot for the Warner Mummy…just love his magic but that is another story. Richard’s new Mummy definitely requires no awkward moves and quite silent in operation. I would definitely rank the Gerlitz Mummy well above the "toy-like" Taytelbaum Mummy that sold recently on ebay at inflated prices…I am sure to get an outrage over this comment!

Richard’s work is becoming one hot collectible and a wise investment. Just see the winning bids on his sold-out items in ebay and you will realize this fact. Also, remember Richard only makes 10 to 20 pieces so they are rare and collectors seem to hold on to these babies so few become available again. Most Highly Recommended. Thanks, so much!

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