Review by Andy Martin for Prophecy Pen by M. Sterling Goodheart III
4 out of 5
Clever ruse that works!
This pen is gimmicked in such a way that you can demonstrate a clean prediction of what someone is about to draw. The pen is well made and although the method is somewhat bold I think that it has very real merit. Sometimes we can get hung up on convoluted solutions to bascially simple problems.
Review by Andy Martin for Perverse Card by Alan Warner
5 out of 5
This is beautiful!
This is a great routine with lots of changes and real entertainment. Alan is at the top of his game and this magic shows that. It is still hard for me to fathom how he can make such small magic, every little detail is so fine, that their appears no chance of gimmickry!
Review by Andy Martin for Horus-Scope by Alan Warner
5 out of 5
Beautiful, Clean, and Baffling!
When Alan Warner puts his mind to it his micro magic is quite exquisite. This effect is very beautiful to look at and the method is clever. Bascially its a simple clean prediction of the spectator choosing one of the 6 symbols. Great props and convincing method!
Review by Andy Martin for Novelty Jack Table by Abbott's
5 out of 5
You don’t know Jack
Boy are these tables cute! A matching pair and they set-up/set-down in less than a minute. The finish is immaculate and they are surprisingly sturdy! They really dress up your whole act!
This is one of the great effects created by the sadly departed Ben Stone. He was a great guy and a great inventor. This is one of his more novel effects with a surprise ending where there is actually a hole in the domino.
Great stuff. Its sad he’s not around to chat any more.
Review by Andy Martin for Magic Show Pistol by Magic Hands
4 out of 5
Two Tricks in One!
This is pretty sweet … I almost sold it a while back, then got it out and realised how much fun it is! You start off by showing a deck of cards all different and having one chosen and lost back in the pack. Then you take some of the cards and stick them all over the wooden board.
You give the gun to a spectator to load and then start spinning the board, firing the gun as it spins. The card that is hit is there card!
Now, having shown how real the gun is you can move into the next feature: have the gun loaded again. Blow up a balloon and give the gun to the spectator to aim at the balloon – that is held in your mouth by your teeth. They shoot, the balloon pops and in your teeth is the feather dart!
Wow! This is fun after all! From the now defunct magic hands.
Review by Andy Martin for Mental Distance Divination by Fabrice Delaure
5 out of 5
What about 6 stars? WOW THIS IS COOL!
So we see all these electronic gadgets. Half the time they are noisy, too big, or some other madness. But these babies from Fabrice Delaure are wonderful! The wooden blocks look just like that 4 simple pieces of wood with 4 basic ESP shapes on them. You turn them over and mix them around. You can leave the room or just turn your back.
The specator just lifts up one and looks at it, then replaces it. He can move the blocks around at this point – since your work is done. You can predict or divine what they chose instantly.
Beautiful, functional, and small – just as hidden electronics should be. Totally self contained – you don’t need to even look at the blocks to know what they chose. Neither do you need to peek at some readout in a transmitter – you could do this in your underpants with a blindfold on!
Review by Andy Martin for Ultimate Ring and String by Jay Leslie
5 out of 5
Wow heavy brass and beautiful gimmick!
Jay Leslie has a real winner on his hands – these coins are truly beautiful. You aren’t afraid of bending these babies! They shine great and the gimmick really allows for a truely impressive version of this tried old chestnut. Yes you have to learn a few basic moves, but heck sometimes you have to put some effort into our art.
Very nice job Jay – keep me on your mailing list for more!
This looks quite startling when you see it. You show a think piece of wood with a round circle in, drop it in the box and dangle a cord through the hole and through the circle. Spectator chooses one of the geometric shapes, and places it on the box. After they pull it through, the piece of wood now has the shape they choose instead of the circle.
Review by Andy Martin for Coin Blocks by Alan Warner
3 out of 5
No frills, but still works!
Alan is not breaking any new ground here with this probably his cheapest item! But although its simple it still works! Bascially, coin in placed in the box, taken out and it reappears. Even after they sign their name on it.
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