Featured Magic Tricks for July/August 2010

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NEWEST GENERAL MAGIC

GIANT DOMINO


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A bag full of assorted dominoes is shown and the spectator chooses one. A giant domino is shown as a prediction. But it is Wrong. The select domino had more spots,. Not to worry. The magicians says a magi word and the extra’ spots magically move into place for the correct number. It was just an illusion-the extra spots are roved and the original large domino is handed for examination. Everything is included. Retails at $ 79.95

SECURED DECK


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The deck is actually a small box in which hide your valuables- A borrowed ring is dropped into the hole, two playing cards secure it from view. With Snap of the finger the ring is gone! It is found in the magician’s pocket or on a ring flite-- (Small objects such as coins or dice can also disappear.) Retail only $ 39.95

FLOATING AND RISING CARD


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After a card is selected and returned to the pack, the deck is spread on the table. The empty box is covered with a cloth. The box slowly rises and floats in the air. You can lift the silk to show it is there- but wait,!,,the box comes down to touch the spread and the selected card rises up from the box. - The gimmick does it all, the signed card is from your own deck (supplied) You get the cloth and a newly invented gimmick with which other items can be made to float. A hit at the conventions this year, - Retail at only 69.95

SILVER EDGE CHINESE COINS


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Like their brass counterparts except that the center is a round rather than square hole- Dollar sized in two weights (standard at $9.00-- thinner coins at $7.00) Shells (show both sides-at $39.00 or 3000 respectively) Black, Red, Silver. Blue and White

TRIO


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View the video here. Three cards freely selected from a borrowed deck are set on the stand after the magician makes his written prediction. (Using a dry erase marker he can show it blank before he writes) A startling prediction as all three cards MATCH! (Folds flat) $ 99.95

CHAMPAGNE CARD


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Champagne Card is a surprising but very simple pocket trick. The magician asks a spectator to sign a photograph depicting a bottle of champagne and an empty champagne glass. The spectator chooses a card. The chosen card appears in the previously empty glass .Better than the Out to Lunch trick the cards are laminated so you can re use them when writing with a dry erase marker, Retail $ 16.50

PHOENIX DECKS


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Traditionally cut and printed by the US Playing Card Company. Perfect for Faros and riffle shuffles, - faces identical to Bicycle with 3 Extra designer Aces for stage or special effects. Especially designed for high visibility (Plus secret one way faces) (For the pro the new deck order is perfect for going into the Tamariz Stack) Only $ 3.00 each red or blue backs

SUM DECK


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S.U.M. has nothing to do with math, the initials stand for Set Up Marked. It is the stacked, marked deck that needs no calculation or memorization whatsoever because the deck does all the work. You don't have to decipher esoteric markings or remember formulae, everything is literally spelled out for you. • The deck appears to be in completely random order. • There is absolutely no calculation or memorization required. • Can also be used as a normal marked deck. These instructions contain six effects and routines using the S.U.M. Deck, although many more are possible and limited only to the imagination. Retail at $ 30.00.

PHOENIX DOUBLE DECKERS


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For the first time ever you can get a deck containing 104 cards that matches perfectly a professionally produced card deck. This allows new effects never possible before. Because a spectator will never expect that underneath the first 52 cards (54 with Jokers) is waiting another on their backs. All red---or— Half red-half blue……or one red and one 2way force deck Only $29.95.

PHOENIX MARKED DECKS


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The Card Shark Marked deck is one of the finest in the world. It is the only deck for magicians worldwide were the design of the deck was modified to improve the camouflage of the markings on the Deck. Based On the ideas ofTed Lesley, the markings are larger and easier to read and perfectly blend into the back design of the Phoenix decks. All marking are in the upper left corner so they are readable with a slight fan. It cannot be easier to read Retail is only $20.00.

ULTIMATE BRAINWAVE


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Deck is handled freely and up to three spectators think of cards. As they are named they are named, they are freely removed to find that all three are the only cards in the deck of an opposite back color. No forces,- Retail at $ 49.00.

PHOENIX "TEXAS" CARDS


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The Phoenix Texas Card can be added to any standard Phoenix Deck and allows the easiest and cleanest controls you could do. The Texas Cards are wider or longer than regular cards and therefore - when inserted into a regular deck - allow 100% safe cuts on the short or long side of the pack, depending on your favorite card handling. Let the spectator handle the deck, he will not notice anything unusual about it! • Unlike a crimp there are no obvious openings from the sides • Unlike a short card there are no tell tale sounds or constant need to run your thumb along the deck • Unlike a double thickness card there's no discoloration or concern of the card separating This little gimmick is used by the best magicians worldwide, Tommy Wonder loved to use them for his Tamed Card effect. Comes with 4 random faced long or wide cards in Phoenix back $10.00* Set (Specify color)

VOODOO


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Magician shows a realistic looking voodoo doll. It is placed in the spectators hand to look at. It is just a little straw doll. When the magician lays the doll in his palm, it suddenly comes to life rising like a mummy out of a casket and stands up straight! Spectators will believe that an invisible force is making it rise up and down. The doll is completely under your control. No wires or threads. You may have seen Hiawatha perform this effect on a recent magic tv special. For children, we call the doll a scarecrow who rises to scare the crows away. A magical effect that you will always carry with you.

NEWSWORTHY TEAR


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Great new gimmick makes preparation and restoration a lot easier,. No scissors, glue to prepare. Use your own (non tabloid) paper for the flash restoration by Tenyo.

INFINITY ROSES


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The magician shows a green stalk where on top there is a red rose. He removes the rose and places it inside a hat and, in a flash, on the stalk a second rose appears. He carries on for a few times and at the end a yellow rose will appear. The stalk is cm 30 long and the buds are cm 7 high. Easy to perform and suitable for kid and adult shows.

ONE TO FOUR WANDS


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The magician shows a magic black wand and in a flash makes appear a second wand of a red color, then a third one of a green color and at last a fourth one of a blue color. • Perfect for shows with children but also appreciated by adults. • This set can even be used during the classic gag of “Nesting wands”. • Some practice is required to make the wands appear. If you use the set as for “nesting wands”, you will find it very easy. • The wands are cm 34 long and have a diameter that varies from cm 2 to cm 1,5 (this difference Cannot be seen by the audience).

ABBOTT FANNING DECK


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The Abbott Magic Company is proud to announce their fanning cards! Imagine a card whose back pattern contains five colors: red, black, white, yellow and blue! The upper left quarter is brilliant red with a black highlight half-circle at the edge. The upper right corner is deep blue with red and yellow highlights. The lower left quarter is shocking yellow with a black highlight. Printed on the proper card stock, with standard faces, these cards need very little "breaking in". Just card-fan-atic! Retails at $20.00

TWISTY WORM


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(Like the magic mouse) The invisible string allows the worm to wiggle and run through your fingers. Great demo and good profit item to add to the magic. (add them to goody bags)

Entertainment First!


George Schindler has more than 50 years of professional experience as a magician and entertainer. On this DVD he shares his lifetime of knowledge as he performs and teaches the routines he has used throughout his career.

Entertainment First is the title of his lectures and the theme to everything he does. The DVD begins with a live 20-minute show where he performs his Sponge Ball Routine, Karrell Fox's Red Table (performance only), Coin In The Ring, Peek Production, Card To Pocket and Sealed Surprise (performance only). You will then learn his clean and direct Sponge Ball Routine and his Coin In The Ring routine where a coin appears wrapped in a borrowed bill.

George Schindler - Entertainment First

View a Video Clip here.

You are then treated to a rapid-fire card act that features his Peek Production, Card To Pocket, Ambitious Card, and Card To Wallet. Each routine is very strong on its own but George shows how the entire sequence can be a magical and entertaining act.

Other effects explained are are George's Comic Prediction, and Silk Penetration. The DVD concludes with the two routines that George uses when performing at tradeshows. You will learn his simple to follow Chop Cup Routine and Richard Himber's classic Polaroid Money.

Throughout the DVD you will learn the many techniques George uses to accomplish his magic and his thinking about using gags and humor to enhance your magic. After all it is Entertainment First!

Order it now! Retail $34.95

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NEWEST GENERAL MAGIC

Entertainment First!


George Schindler has more than 50 years of professional experience as a magician and entertainer. On this DVD he shares his lifetime of knowledge as he performs and teaches the routines he has used throughout his career.

Entertainment First is the title of his lectures and the theme to everything he does. The DVD begins with a live 20-minute show where he performs his Sponge Ball Routine, Karrell Fox's Red Table (performance only), Coin In The Ring, Peek Production, Card To Pocket and Sealed Surprise (performance only). You will then learn his clean and direct Sponge Ball Routine and his Coin In The Ring routine where a coin appears wrapped in a borrowed bill.

George Schindler - Entertainment First

View a Video Clip here.

You are then treated to a rapid-fire card act that features his Peek Production, Card To Pocket, Ambitious Card, and Card To Wallet. Each routine is very strong on its own but George shows how the entire sequence can be a magical and entertaining act.

Other effects explained are are George's Comic Prediction, and Silk Penetration. The DVD concludes with the two routines that George uses when performing at tradeshows. You will learn his simple to follow Chop Cup Routine and Richard Himber's classic Polaroid Money.

Throughout the DVD you will learn the many techniques George uses to accomplish his magic and his thinking about using gags and humor to enhance your magic. After all it is Entertainment First!

Order it now! Retail $34.95

GIANT DOMINO


Click image to enlarge

A bag full of assorted dominoes is shown and the spectator chooses one. A giant domino is shown as a prediction. But it is Wrong. The select domino had more spots,. Not to worry. The magicians says a magi word and the extra’ spots magically move into place for the correct number. It was just an illusion-the extra spots are roved and the original large domino is handed for examination. Everything is included. Retails at $ 79.95

SECURED DECK


Click image to enlarge

The deck is actually a small box in which hide your valuables- A borrowed ring is dropped into the hole, two playing cards secure it from view. With Snap of the finger the ring is gone! It is found in the magician’s pocket or on a ring flite-- (Small objects such as coins or dice can also disappear.) Retail only $ 39.95

FLOATING AND RISING CARD


Click image to enlarge

After a card is selected and returned to the pack, the deck is spread on the table. The empty box is covered with a cloth. The box slowly rises and floats in the air. You can lift the silk to show it is there- but wait,!,,the box comes down to touch the spread and the selected card rises up from the box. - The gimmick does it all, the signed card is from your own deck (supplied) You get the cloth and a newly invented gimmick with which other items can be made to float. A hit at the conventions this year, - Retail at only 69.95

SILVER EDGE CHINESE COINS


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Like their brass counterparts except that the center is a round rather than square hole- Dollar sized in two weights (standard at $9.00-- thinner coins at $7.00) Shells (show both sides-at $39.00 or 3000 respectively) Black, Red, Silver. Blue and White

TRIO


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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAgARGnivAs Three cards freely selected from a borrowed deck are set on the stand after the magician makes his written prediction. (Using a dry erase marker he can show it blank before he writes) A startling prediction as all three cards MATCH! (Folds flat) $ 99.95

CHAMPAGNE CARD


Click image to enlarge

Champagne Card is a surprising but very simple pocket trick. The magician asks a spectator to sign a photograph depicting a bottle of champagne and an empty champagne glass. The spectator chooses a card. The chosen card appears in the previously empty glass .Better than the Out to Lunch trick the cards are laminated so you can re use them when writing with a dry erase marker, Retail $ 16.50

PHOENIX DECKS


Click image to enlarge

Traditionally cut and printed by the US Playing Card Company. Perfect for Faros and riffle shuffles, - faces identical to Bicycle with 3 Extra designer Aces for stage or special effects. Especially designed for high visibility (Plus secret one way faces) (For the pro the new deck order is perfect for going into the Tamariz Stack) Only $ 3.00 each red or blue backs

SUM DECK


Click image to enlarge

S.U.M. has nothing to do with math, the initials stand for Set Up Marked. It is the stacked, marked deck that needs no calculation or memorization whatsoever because the deck does all the work. You don't have to decipher esoteric markings or remember formulae, everything is literally spelled out for you. • The deck appears to be in completely random order. • There is absolutely no calculation or memorization required. • Can also be used as a normal marked deck. These instructions contain six effects and routines using the S.U.M. Deck, although many more are possible and limited only to the imagination. Retail at $ 30.00.

PHOENIX DOUBLE DECKERS


Click image to enlarge

For the first time ever you can get a deck containing 104 cards that matches perfectly a professionally produced card deck. This allows new effects never possible before. Because a spectator will never expect that underneath the first 52 cards (54 with Jokers) is waiting another on their backs. All red---or— Half red-half blue……or one red and one 2way force deck Only $29.95.

PHOENIX MARKED DECKS


Click image to enlarge

The Card Shark Marked deck is one of the finest in the world. It is the only deck for magicians worldwide were the design of the deck was modified to improve the camouflage of the markings on the Deck. Based On the ideas ofTed Lesley, the markings are larger and easier to read and perfectly blend into the back design of the Phoenix decks. All marking are in the upper left corner so they are readable with a slight fan. It cannot be easier to read Retail is only $20.00.

ULTIMATE BRAINWAVE


Click image to enlarge

Deck is handled freely and up to three spectators think of cards. As they are named they are named, they are freely removed to find that all three are the only cards in the deck of an opposite back color. No forces,- Retail at $ 49.00.

PHOENIX "TEXAS" CARDS


Click image to enlarge

The Phoenix Texas Card can be added to any standard Phoenix Deck and allows the easiest and cleanest controls you could do. The Texas Cards are wider or longer than regular cards and therefore - when inserted into a regular deck - allow 100% safe cuts on the short or long side of the pack, depending on your favorite card handling. Let the spectator handle the deck, he will not notice anything unusual about it! • Unlike a crimp there are no obvious openings from the sides • Unlike a short card there are no tell tale sounds or constant need to run your thumb along the deck • Unlike a double thickness card there's no discoloration or concern of the card separating This little gimmick is used by the best magicians worldwide, Tommy Wonder loved to use them for his Tamed Card effect. Comes with 4 random faced long or wide cards in Phoenix back $10.00* Set (Specify color)

VOODOO


Click image to enlarge

Magician shows a realistic looking voodoo doll. It is placed in the spectators hand to look at. It is just a little straw doll. When the magician lays the doll in his palm, it suddenly comes to life rising like a mummy out of a casket and stands up straight! Spectators will believe that an invisible force is making it rise up and down. The doll is completely under your control. No wires or threads. You may have seen Hiawatha perform this effect on a recent magic tv special. For children, we call the doll a scarecrow who rises to scare the crows away. A magical effect that you will always carry with you.

NEWSWORTHY TEAR


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Great new gimmick makes preparation and restoration a lot easier,. No scissors, glue to prepare. Use your own (non tabloid) paper for the flash restoration by Tenyo.

INFINITY ROSES


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The magician shows a green stalk where on top there is a red rose. He removes the rose and places it inside a hat and, in a flash, on the stalk a second rose appears. He carries on for a few times and at the end a yellow rose will appear. The stalk is cm 30 long and the buds are cm 7 high. Easy to perform and suitable for kid and adult shows.

ONE TO FOUR WANDS


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The magician shows a magic black wand and in a flash makes appear a second wand of a red color, then a third one of a green color and at last a fourth one of a blue color. • Perfect for shows with children but also appreciated by adults. • This set can even be used during the classic gag of “Nesting wands”. • Some practice is required to make the wands appear. If you use the set as for “nesting wands”, you will find it very easy. • The wands are cm 34 long and have a diameter that varies from cm 2 to cm 1,5 (this difference Cannot be seen by the audience).

ABBOTT FANNING DECK


Click image to enlarge

The Abbott Magic Company is proud to announce their fanning cards! Imagine a card whose back pattern contains five colors: red, black, white, yellow and blue! The upper left quarter is brilliant red with a black highlight half-circle at the edge. The upper right corner is deep blue with red and yellow highlights. The lower left quarter is shocking yellow with a black highlight. Printed on the proper card stock, with standard faces, these cards need very little "breaking in". Just card-fan-atic! Retails at $20.00

TWISTY WORM


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(Like the magic mouse) The invisible string allows the worm to wiggle and run through your fingers. Great demo and good profit item to add to the magic. (add them to goody bags)

Last Month's Additions:

CARTOON SILKS


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(36 inch pure silks) “Headless” comedy- Great for kid shows, made famous by Karrell Fox- Sold by the set of four – Suggested retail $ 70.00 per set. Use one or more per show for screams of laughter.Gorilla, Strong Man, Clown, Ballet Dancer.

CHINA COINS


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Made by Sasco- Slightly heavier than Joker Coin. No milled edges. Available in enamel with gold lettering- Half Dollar or 'Ike Dollar' size.

CARD BIN COPY


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Blank Cards in the printer reproduce the selected card. Great pocket effect, Use your own deck. Retails at $15.00

SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE


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Magician names three freely selected cards. Gimmick supplied with the deck. An Ickle Pickle product. Retail at $20.00

TWO FACED


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A Z-fold picture frame to produce or vanish photos, certificates or company catalog page. Happy birthday routine included for kid shows. Very versatile. Great for presentation of citations etc. Retail only $20.00

DELUXE COIN PADDLE


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New retail price at $12.50. Coins placed on the paddle double in value from 36 cents to 72 cents. After the coins are dropped to the table, the Paddle produces a dollar bill, and finally you explain that it was all done with mirrors as you hand the paddle out for examination. Quality wooden teak or walnut paddle. Supply own coins.

MAGICIAN DECALS - All the Rage!

ROSES FROM NOWHERE


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Show your palm empty, close the hand and a cluster of 3 roses appear from nowhere? Put them into a hat and repeat as many times as you wish. The hat is found empty at the end of the trick - Works by itself, Retail at only $ 5.00

CANDLE BOTANIA


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The magician lights the candle on his table . He covers it with an empty metal tube. When the tube is removed the candle is seen to have changed into a colorful ten flower bouquet of flowers. The 15 inch candle is set on a 3 inch wooden base. Easy to do - Retails at only $ 30.00

LOCKED BOXES


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Let a spectator's object disappear with your favorite method and it will reappear in one of the great wooden teak boxes. Three different sizes available to reproduce or reveal vanished rings, dollar bills, folded cards, .etc. Available in Mini 2x2x3 inches (left); Standard 3x3x4 inches (Middle- shown with open load chamber); or the Double Locked Boxes (right) (Large 4x4x5 inches with smaller box inside) The large one will hold a watch if used alone). Supplied with a regular padlock. Contact us for prices

SWAMI BAND WRITER


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This is a mentalist's secret weapon! a secret writing device that will fit on either thumb. It has been designed to stay securely in place while writing. Sized for thumbs. Each unit is hand crafted and hand painted and comes with an extra supply of black writing wax [Listo]. Suggested retail at $20.00

SURPRISE DRAWER BOXES


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Show the box empty. Allow the spectator to open it and out pops a spring snake. The Standard box is 4 x 4 x 2-1/2 inches. The cloth snake measure 18 inches and fits in a 4 x 3 inch load chamber. You can substitute silks or small spring flowers. The Small Surprise holds a 15 inch snake and measures 3 x 5 x 2-1/2 inches. Specify Small or Large when ordering.

PRESTO


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Latest printing 2010. A "must have" for your library, covering basic close-up, parlor and stage magic. Here are thirteen entertaining chapters to show you how to make things disappear, conjure something from nothing, perform escapes, levitate, read minds and make magic with cards. Patter and presentations are included. Perform these classics and more... Cups & Balls - Classic Coin Vanish - Kellar Rope Tie - Floating Ball Illusion - The French Drop - The Miser's Dream - Eight Kings - and much more! - Retails for $ 9.95


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