1 review for Royal Robbery by Harry Stanley, Arthur Leo
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Andy Martin –
This effect and method was invented by George Lorimer and published in the British monthly periodical The Magician Monthly as The Crown Jewels of Crashbania and subtitled: A Regular Royal Robbery (pg. 72, May, 1928). Lorimer’s routine had quite a lot more going on than the eventual dealer versions including: changing the large rubies into a shower of smaller rubies, a British flag to cover the crown, the production of some large silks, and a cage complete with Canary 🙂
However, the key methods of the rubies appearing in the crown and vanishing from the presentation case are used in both dealer versions I have seen. The first dealer version that I am aware of was this one by Harry Stanley c. 1953 as Royal Robbery and routined by Arthur Leo. Supreme Magic released there version later and is discussed here.
Although this prop is about seventy years old it looks a lot more regal than the later released Supreme versions. The crown is much more intricate, with 3D Rubies, a blue velvety material embedded in parts of the crown and other gems painted on. If you look at the final photo where I put the crows side to side – there is no question which one looks more like a real crown. This version also features four gems at two different levels which makes for a more interesting (and harder to achieve) appearance. The jewel box also is more regal with a crown motif added to the top. One final difference is the crown has an integrated stand that closes flat which is significantly more stable than the small stand used for the Supreme version.
This is a great routine for the younger children and will entertain them and they will have plenty of fun along the way. It is very topical right now with the Coronation of King Charles III 🙂