Review by George Guerra for Interchange by Alan Warner
4 out of 5
The Paddle Trick Outdone!
Only Alan can take the straight forward paddle trick and expand it into a beautiful routine where the inlaid design is magically transferrred from the paddle to a previously blank plaque. Again, beautiful craftsmanship that always deserves a 5+ rating!
Review by Andy Martin for Billet Box by Collectors' Workshop
4 out of 5
Nicely made and many uses!
This is a great little prop for the mentalist and magician. You can cause little notes, cards, coins, etc to appear in the box even though it is on the table in front of their very eyes all the time.
Very well made and solid – another winner from Collector’s Workshop!
Review by Andy Martin for Spider Web Card Illusion (Card Spider) by Owen Magic Supreme
4 out of 5
Novel and Cute!
When I first received this from my main rare and used magic man Ron Allesi, I was a bit dissappointed. However, knowing Ron pretty well I knew he wouldn’t sell me a dud so I cleaned it up, tightened the bolts and was pleasantly surprised!
It really does look effective when the card slowly, but surely appears on the web until it is held by the spider. The only real downside to this effect is that it does take a few minutes to prepare the card. But nothing too crazy. It did take me a bit of time working out the best length too – that should have been in the instructions.
This baby is a bit different and looks great in performance and in the magic den. Thanks Ron!
Review by Andy Martin for Fantasy Pitcher by Mario Zacchini
4 out of 5
Not your usual Milk Jug
This milk jug is very well made and although it can be used as a traditional Milk Jug it is really designed to visibly empty, and for the milk to appear somewhere else.
I tend to steer away from liquid effects, even the beautiful Gerlitz Goldfish was too much for me due to the liquids, but I think having a Milk Jug always comes in handy. This particularly one is one of the prettiest ones I’ve seen.
Review by Andy Martin for Zodiac Sensation by Collectors' Workshop
4 out of 5
Well made and Effective!
I have been meaning to buy this effect for a long time, but felt I was going to be dissappointed! Well it is actually a lot better than I expected and I believe this can work out to be a very effective routine.
There is one move you have to learn that is not difficult, and a miniscule amount of memory work. It can have a different result every time and you do not need to know the specators star sign in advance.
Review by Andy Martin for Double Signed Torn and Restored Charles McPherson, Card by Definitive Magic
4 out of 5
Nice package, effective, and Fairly easy to do.
Good to see Howie and Bob putting out some more items under the Definitive Magic line. I was hoping originally for more higher end wooden collectable magic, but what they are producing is still worthy of a look and a lot cheaper!
This effect is a clean-up of one that Bob has been selling for a couple of years at least now. The video is good and well presented. I’m not saying this is the easiest card trick in the world but if the practice is put in to make the moves smooth then you have a real miracle on your hands.
As an added bonus, you get to see Young Bobbie and Slim Howie in action and that is always a treat of course!
Review by Andy Martin for Gypsy-Made Key Case by Arlen Studio
4 out of 5
Authentic and Functional
The Flying Ring is one of my favorite effects. This set from those talented craftsmen at Arlen Studios is an authentic looking set, complete with impressive looking keys. It is meant to look like something your grandfather had, and although I never met my grandfather – I’m sure he could have had a set!
This set is particularly geared towards the walk-around performer and is quick to reset. The reel is smooth and quiet.
Arlen Studio are trying to make you feel special with special props and their is a good chance that if you practice that your audience will think you are special too!
Review by Andy Martin for Card and Silk Chest (Large) by Arlen Studio
4 out of 5
Now you can really do Aces and Silks!
The Aces and Silks effect, in either of its variations, is a wonderful creation from Arlen Studio. I was not fond of using the old pocket dodge to vanish the silk, and had already been using the card box that comes with CW’s Psychic Sword to effect the change.
Then along comes the Card and Silk Chest from Keith and his merry band of Craftsmen and you have a beautiful box that fits in very nicely with the props. It is perfect for this effect and many others.
Great job Keith – the line of Arlen Magic is growing nicely and I look forward to more special effects over the coming months!
Review by George Guerra for Cover Up by Alan Warner
4 out of 5
Simple transposition but great props
The magic is simple – three coins “fly” one by one from one cover to the next. However, I am really impressed by what Alan can do with using wood as the predominant material to perform the magic. The workmanship is impeccable as always. Thanks, Alan.
Review by Andy Martin for Chaplin's Candle by Collectors' Workshop
4 out of 5
A great bit of Comedy for any bill routine
There are many types of candle on the market where the candle moves and burns the bill without the performer realising. This one from Collector’s Workshop is one of the better ones I have owned. It is very easy to reset, and the movement of the candle is not just slowly towards the bill. It actually moves away from the bill for a while too. The clockwork motor is silent. One of bonus with this version is that it uses a regular candle, so its easy to replace.
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