Andy Martin

Looks can be deceptive!

Run Rabbit Run and all of its copies is still one of the finest kids tricks around. This version looks almost the same as a metal one that I purchased from Ron MacMillan at International Magic in the UK back in the 70’s. I loved that version. It was the perfect size for kids parties. Most of the ones that I see today are much bigger which is great for larger audiences, but they are harder to manipulate.

Unfortunately, this version is so cheaply made that you have to really work with it to ensure the doors don’t jam, open unexpectedly, or the rabbit doesn’t get stuck.

This really looks fine on the web, but I would not recommend this particular version at all. Just too flimsy and frustrating!

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Great Idea, that looks good and Works!

This is a very clean way to force any of the 6 spots on a die, but unlike loaded dice the result is much more predictable. If you have ever used loaded dice, they quite frequently do not land on the number you hope.

Labco have produced a very nice package with dice that are beautifully and indetectably gimmicked to allow you to force any one of the 6 spots.

There are no electronics and thus far I have always forced the number I was expecting. The only downside is that you do need to use the cup and roll the die on the small board, but both look very innocent. The cup is in fact innocent, whilst the board is gimmicked.

Very nice indeed! Highly Recommended!

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Even better than you would imagine!

Ton Onosaka always makes very clever and fine quality magical miracles. This one is right up there with the best of his magic, and really is even better than I expected.

The routine is fun and when the change from Ace to Queen happens, no matter how close you are it looks totally amazing!

The props are first class and you will be very happy with this item. If you have not purchased any of Ton’s work before then this would be a great place to begin.

Highly Recommended!

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Ah Some new Quality Innovators!

Pete Burrows aka Pete’s website – you will not be dissappointed!

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What a piece of Crap!

This idea of the effect holds great promise, but as it arrives it just does not work. The gimmick – which is a very well known friend of the magician – is too big for the rings and I don’t see how you can perform this the way it explains in the instructions.

The rings could be used for something else, just don’t raise your hopes that you will be doing the Disintegration Vanish anytime soon!

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Wonderful Purses!

I’ve always liked Larry’s coin purse and this latest version of his classic is certainly the best of all. As a set of five they are great value and they open up many more routine opportunities.

This set comes with five routines on the well produced DVD with some performances and history of the Coin Purse too. Due to the utility nature of these purses you will quickly be able to think of other routines for them if you so desire. But, you really won’t need to since the routines are very strong and there is something for everyone.

The purses are very finely made in soft leather with a satin lining, and they can be used to switch almost anything that will fit in them. The mechanism is very easy and very clean, and done correctly there is no discernable difference between the two motions. The purses even make the same sound in both cases.

These really are a beautiful piece of work, and probably one of the best things to date to come out of the stable of Becker and Earle over at MentalismUnlimited.com.

Highly recommended!

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Wow even better than Silver, Copper, Brass Transposition!

Perhaps my favorite gimmicked coin effect is the standard: Copper, Silver, Brass Transposition. I like it because it is visually easy to understand, you start clean and end clean, and there is zero reset.

When I first received Chinese Bit I was thinking it was basically the same effect, but with different coins. It turns out that you can do the exact same moves and routine, but due to the differences in the gimmick you can do a whole bunch of other sequences, because unlike the normal Silver, Copper, Brass gimmick, you can show this gimmick on both sides.

So this now is my new favorite coin set. I don’t know how many Joe Stevens has but I suggest you order one now.

Highly Recommended!

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Time to Take Flight!

Wow, this is as close to perfection as you could imagine. John Kennedy really has produced the ultimate in coins to glass with Flight Deck.

The mechanism is perfect and works every time, the routine is easy to do and clean, and the effect on the audience is stunning.

I find it hard to believe that you will not only love this beauty, but you will be performing it every chance you get.

Highly Recommended!

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Nice Gimmicked Deck – But Why?

I have been performing Paul Curry’s Out of This World for over 30 years, and it has never failed to entertain my audiences. One of the biggest reasons it is a classic of card magic, is that you can use a borrowed deck and perform it pretty much anytime, anywhere.

So why would you ruin it and use a gimmicked deck? It is a great gimmicked deck, but please use it for something else – not Out of This World.

There are some good effects that this deck could be used for, and it does come with some ideas, but using it for Out of This World is certainly not one.

The deck is produced well and the photo-illustrated instructions are superb.

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It is Portable and Affordable and Works, but a bit flimsy.

I have always loved the card sword effect and when I saw Jay Leslie advertising this effect, I thought I’d give it a go. The size of the sword makes is suitable for smaller gatherings that a fullsize card sword is just not suitable for. The method is different from other card swords I have seen, and works well. I don’t believe you would be doing this for close-up, but for parlour or stage it would be fine.

However there are two problems with it: you cannot show the sword from all sides, even in motion, and the sword itself is a bit flimsy and I personally would have preferred to pay extra for a slightly more solid sword.

It is still a worthy attempt, and you should find yourself using this.

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