Elevator Dice by Eddy Taytelbaum

This effect was first invented by James Lucier as The Cockeyed Skeleton In The Closet and described in Genii October 1949. The effect was also released c. 1949 through Sedghill Industries as The Scrambled Skeleton  with credit also going to James Lucier.

There have been many versions of all shapes and sizes ever since and Eddy’s is probably the best I have seen. It is an absolutely stunning version of this popular effect. Holding Eddy’s props in your hands is already magical enough, but when you watch Dominique Duvivier’s incredible performance (from the 3 DVD set Intimiste) it really inspires you to raise your game. Two dice magically move up and down through a stack when covered by a small tube. Tube stands 4″ high.

Everything about this beautiful prop screams quality. The finish and weight of the dice are perfect. This is the sort of magic that makes collecting so worthwhile and addictive!

Effect: A square tube is displayed and the performer drops the two cubes in the tube, followed by the die, but when the tube is lifted, the die has traveled to the bottom. Again this is repeated and the die has traveled to the bottom again. This time the performer drops the two cubes into the tube and vanishes the die. When the tube is lifted, the die has reappeared sandwiched between the two cubes. The props may be handed out for examination.

The tube is beautifully laminated on all sides. The tube measures 1” square and 3-3/4″ tall. The cubes are 3/4″ square. The black lines on the cubes are all inlaid. The dice are also 3/4″ square.

Found something wrong? Help us improve things by clicking here!