1 review for Ultimate ABC Blocks (Mini) by Mel Babcock
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Effect: This classic effect involves three different colored wooden blocks painted with the letters A, B, and C. The stack is covered with a wooden tube. Next, a topless rectangular box is shown absolutely empty. Now, with just a flick of the wrist, the center “B” block instantly and visibly appears in the open-topped box. The block is removed and shown on all six sides. The tube is removed from the stack to show that the center “B” block is gone. The “B” block that just appeared in the box is set over the spindle and on top of the two remaining blocks of the stack. (The gimmick for this effect was an idea of James Webb of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.)
Mel also provides his standard ABC Blocks without the extra box to reappear the “B” and you use your own hat, etc.
Mel produced this effect in five sizes: Jumbo (5″), Giant (4″), Large (3″), Small (2.25″), and Mini (1.25″).
Text Source: The Magic House of Babcock by Michael S. Richman
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George Guerra –
Great Mini-magic, Babcock style
It just great that Mel offers some of his magic in various sizes to please one’s taste. Since my interest in the mini-magic of Alan Warner began, I have looked at other builders for these little cuties. I have been fortunate to get three from Mel in mini size with the Mini ABC Blocks being a real treat. Using exotic woods, combined with a reputation for both wood and metal working skills, Mel sure delivers and he, particularly, did a flawless job on all my mini sized pieces.
Mel used a highly grained and beautiful Bocote wood on my ABC Blocks and the workmanship is superb. If you get his "Ultimate ABC", as I did, you also get the matching open box to have the middle block visibly and instantly reappear to complete the routine. The appearance of that "B" block is startling to see. The effect is a classic and you have a choice from his "Giant" with 4 inch blocks to the "Mini" with the 1 1/4 inch blocks…Most Highly Recommended!