Ball and Vase Sweetness
This is a very fine ball and vase set from Viking Magic. There is a large one too, and they are both beautiful. Good job George!
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Review by Andy Martin for Supreme Ball & Vase by Viking Mfg.
Review by Andy Martin for Ultimate Card Sword by El Duco's Magic
My first Standing Ovation!
This sword is beautiful! It looks like a real sword and if you see the audience reaction on the video clip you’ll know why I love it! Smooth action and very, very impressive to the lay person – particularly when you combine it with a Marcelo Contento Card Fountain – then you have a true miracle.
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Review by Andy Martin for Appearing Ladder from Briefcase by Wayne Rogers
Is the Ladder Real or Memorex?
Of all the appearing something tricks, this is by far the most convincing. The ladder really does look real – you have to remind yourself not to climb up it!
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Review by Andy Martin for Attaboy (Original) by Abbott's, Jack Hughes
This has always intrigued me
The original Abbot’s version of Attaboy is still the best in my opinion. The cheap indian import looks ok until you try using it then you realize how much better this one is. Very convincing: you take cards from the bottom holder and place them in the top holder. Stop whenever the spectator says so, and in your hand is their card!
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Review by Andy Martin for Aunt Clara's Prediction by Lee Woodside
Simple but very Convincing and Entertaining!
Lee Woodside has some nice ideas and this one is no exception. It is a straight forward prediction of a freely chosen playing card using an ungimmicked tape recorder, with a wonderful line of patter. Great entertainment potential. I like this one!
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Review by Andy Martin for Chameleon Chest by Larry Becker
Great Utility Device for Mentalists
Very useful box for the force of billets, notes, cards etc. Comes with a bunch of potential routines and really has some strong ones!
Beautifully made by Viking!
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Review by Andy Martin for Head Chopper by Supreme Magic Company
Simple but still great Entertainment
The Head Chopper routine can be one of the most entertaining and exciting for an auidence. This small chopper I bought back in the ’70s has served me well, and is not as scary looking as my Deluxe Head Chopper so is more suited to a younger audience. Particularly if you say its a Lie Detector!
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Review by Andy Martin for Murphy's Chest by Bazar de Magia
Clever, Easy to Do and Amazing!
Seven Keys to Baldpate, by Theo Anneman and Mark Strivings, started a revolution of keys and lock effects. This one is one of the better ones since the box and the keys can be handled by the spectators and not once does the magician need to touch the box or keys. Very clean and beautifully made.
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Review by Andy Martin for Linking Rings by Rings 'N Things Magic Co.
A Classic of Magic
The Chinese Linking Rings along with the Cups & Balls must rank up there as the most abused and misued effects of all time. But when performed correctly they are beautiful – even when you think you know how they are done. I remember seeing Johnny Hart perform these years ago, and it was so very magical. I seem to remember Tommy Cooper having fun with them too!
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Review by Andy Martin for Death Trap by Unknown
Scary, Realistic, and Great Fun!
I really love this effect! It can certainly be played for laughs, but with a very real sense of Danger. The secret with this one is to really throw it around, and make sure everyone realizes how sharp the knife is. When done right, this is always a crowd pleaser!
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