Review by Andy Martin for Isis Prediction Tomb by Arlen Studio

Review by Andy Martin for Isis Prediction Tomb by Arlen Studio
Review by Andy Martin for Isis Prediction Tomb by Arlen Studio
5 out of 5

Wow this is so much better than I was expecting!

This is a very beautiful outfit. The props are amazing and the prediction is not only very clean and convincing the whole unit automatically resets. It’s perfect for the walk around performer and really adds a touch of class to your act.

This is one of those effects that just plays better and feels better when you actually have the props in hand. Another wonderful effect from those good guys at Arlen Studio.

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Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box – Collector's Version by Dave Powell, John Kennedy

Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box - Collector's Version by Dave Powell, John Kennedy
Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box – Collector's Version by Dave Powell, John Kennedy
5 out of 5

Still the best!

First there was the Mystery Box, then the Exotic Wood Mystery Box, and now the Collector’s Mystery box. You could say its a shame that the magic industry is so slow that one manufacturer puts out the exact same trick in 3 different versions. And of course you’d be right. But given that this is one of the best card effects of all time, I guess its not such a bad thing.

This is a very beautiful box. However, unless you are a collector or only appreciate the very best the magic industry has to offer I can see no reason why you would want this version over any of the other ones John creates. It is signifcanly nicer than the exotic wood versions, so if you are crazy like me it makes perfect sense to buy this. If you have missed out on one of the greatest tricks of all time then it might be worth your while getting the top of the line on this one. It won’t make the trick better – but the box really is a beauty!

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Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box, Exotic Woods by John Kennedy

Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box,  Exotic Woods by John Kennedy
Review by Andy Martin for Mystery Box, Exotic Woods by John Kennedy
5 out of 5

One of my all time favorites!

The John Kennedy Mystery Box has got to be one of the most convincing and impressive signed card effects ever. Quite simply the effect is exactly this: a small box is placed on the table in front of the specator then they choose and sign any card, and it is shuffled back into the pack. The peformer attempts to find their card behind his back and he announces he has found it and that now it is in the box that has been in front of the spectator all this time. They open the box and see a single card folded in the box. This card is tipped onto the specator’s hands – and the performers hands are clean and the box is empty. It is their card with their signature. So beautiful is this trick that I bought all 3 exotic wood versions: Ziricote, Paduk, Bloodwood!

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Review by Andy Martin for Jump by John Kennedy

Review by Andy Martin for Jump by John Kennedy
Review by Andy Martin for Jump by John Kennedy
5 out of 5

Simple but so many uses!

If you want to move something and be nowhere near the table then this is the perfect gimmick from John Kennedy. So many uses come to mind, it is mind boggling! I use it for Plop Up, and it takes an interesting trick into a miracle!

Love the quality, the size, the speed, and the strength!

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Review by Andy Martin for Chaplin's Candle by Collectors' Workshop

Review by Andy Martin for Chaplin's Candle by Collectors' Workshop
Review by Andy Martin for Chaplin's Candle by Collectors' Workshop
4 out of 5

A great bit of Comedy for any bill routine

There are many types of candle on the market where the candle moves and burns the bill without the performer realising. This one from Collector’s Workshop is one of the better ones I have owned. It is very easy to reset, and the movement of the candle is not just slowly towards the bill. It actually moves away from the bill for a while too. The clockwork motor is silent. One of bonus with this version is that it uses a regular candle, so its easy to replace.

I like this prop!

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Review by Andy Martin for The Man-Eating Plant by Harold Thomas, Unknown

Review by Andy Martin for The Man-Eating Plant by Harold Thomas, Unknown
Review by Andy Martin for The Man-Eating Plant by Harold Thomas, Unknown
5 out of 5

Beautiful, Unusual, Funny, and Rare

This is a beautiful prop custom made based upon the Karrell Fox Man Eating Plant. It is very well made indeed and one day when I perform it I know it will cause a lot of commotion.

After a big build up you reveal the Man Eating Plant box, then after some byplay you are left with the spectators card partially bitten in one of the many sets of chomping teeth. Or something like that!

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Review by Andy Martin for Mind's Eye Deck by Phil Goldstein

Review by Andy Martin for Mind's Eye Deck by Phil Goldstein
Review by Andy Martin for Mind's Eye Deck by Phil Goldstein
5 out of 5

Max Maven is very Clever!

I think this is a very ingenious effect: a spectator freely chooses any one of the cards in the deck – all with different shapes on – and you immediately can tell them your card without having to touch or riffle through the deck.

It works by a very clever use of a old card principle – that defies detection. I like this a lot!

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Review by Andy Martin for Runes Surprise by Martin's Magic

Review by Andy Martin for Runes Surprise by Martin's Magic
Review by Andy Martin for Runes Surprise by Martin's Magic
4 out of 5

Two Rune Prediction with a Snappy Climax!

You show a bag of Runes and ask a specatator to grab a handful to ensure they are all different. Then you make a prediction and place it in the spirt box for safe keeping.

Now the first spectator freely chooses any rune from the bag and places it on the table. You now make your second prediction before the second rune is chosen and place it again in the spirit box for safe keeping.

The Second spectator freely chooses his rune and places it on the table. You now ask the first spectator to pay the spirts in the Spirit Box for looking after the predictions. They place a half dollar in the box and … wallop it explodes giving the spectator and those viewing a well needed surprise!

In the debris of the box are two predictions: both of which match the spectator’s choices.

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