Arrow of Truth by Magic Wagon, John M. Talbot

1 review for Arrow of Truth by Magic Wagon, John M. Talbot

1. Rated 5 out of 5

   Andy Martin – December 17, 2020

   This item from Magic Wagon is inspired by two of my favorite effects: Tony Lackner’s Hand of Cleopatra and John Good’s/Collectors’ Workshop’s Clock of San Marco’s Square. Right up front I would say I would not replace either with Arrow of Truth … 🙁

   However, I am referring to the traditional uses of Cleopatra and San Marco’s.  Luckily, thanks to the clever guys at Magic Wagon this box can reveal two items, not one.  And the always thinking John M. Talbot shows how this feature can be used for more than a nice copy of two classic effects.  John has created five effects that are included with the instructions:

   • Elementary My Dear Watson – this is closest to how I perform Cleopatra, with an extra twist thanks to the ability for the two reveals.
   • Sally Picks a Card – this is my favorite and John really shows you how to squeeze a great surprise, which is a little scary, from an otherwise innocent two reveal system.
   • Point The Way – John makes use of some interesting Steampunk cards and a real compass.
   • Dead or Alive – The Room goes dark and a scream is heard in the distance 🙂  Need I say anymore,  John knows how to have some fun!
   • Win or Lose – another novel use of this box as an old gambling device.

   I don’t know under what circumstances John gets involved with Magic Wagon’s effects, but I do know when he does the item is significantly better thanks to his clever routines and out of the box thinking.  I hope the partnership continues because some Magic Wagon items that start out as nice boxes literally transform into real miracles  when he gets involved.

   Great job Magic Wagon, and please stick around John 🙂