Featured Magic Tricks for September 2010
Click to see a video demo of the new Chop Cup Mug (and others).
NEWEST GENERAL MAGIC
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RUN RABBIT RUN

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Professional model – 15x6 inch all wood construction.
Here is the classic children magic effect where the kids get a chance to yell and scream as you have the illusive rabbit vanishing (?) from his hutch .
After poking his head out the side and having his ears running from side to side, he really does vanish to reappear anywhere the magician chooses. Better
than a Die Box. Abbott mfg, retail at $ 150.00
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FRAIDY CAT RABBIT

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ABBOTT- Here is an effect for audiences from eight to eighty! It only occupies a small corner in your prop case, but it can be a large feature in your act! The
black rabbit turns white from fright when the audience yells boo! Turns back to black when they yell "boo backwwards". As the audience demands "turn it
around". After the usual sucker business of turning the plaque sideways and upside down, etc. the performer shows the opposite to reveal not the white
rabbit face but the black back (cottontail and all) or the Fraidy Cat Rabbit! The white rabbit has now vanished completely. Both doors of the holder are
opened to show that nothing is concealed. A Bill Paul creation. Finest hardwoods, hardware and lacquer finishes are used. Retail $ 100.00
Limited production.
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JURASSIC DECK

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The magician shows a deck of 52 different cards. Different movie titles ('Pretty Woman', 'E.T', 'Jaws' etc.) are boldly written black on the red back of
each card. A 'movie collectors club' prediction card is placed on the table in full view. The prediction is turned face-up by the spectator, to reveal the
movie 'Casablanca'. Next, the spectator's card is turned face-down only to reveal that 'Jurassic Park' is printed there. It seems the magician screwed up,
as the prediction and the spectator's chosen card don?t match. However, the magician waves the whole deck of card over the spectator's card, and when the
deck is turned face-down and spread out the whole deck of cards is changed into a 'JURASSIC DECK' of cards, matching the spectator's freely chosen movie
card!! But there's even more: When the cards are placed back into the box, even the card box has changed into the theme of the movie.
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GYPSY MONTE

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You love the "Ultimate Monte" by Michael Skinner? Me too! With this card set you get the possibility to perform this effect with this new "vintage
feeling". Different from all the other cards of the Gypsy Deck these cards have printed indexes to make this effect possible. You get the three gaffed
cards, together with a new routine by Mark Elsdon.
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THE GYPSY DECK

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Just imagine! A playing card deck that brings the past to life. These vintage-looking playing cards are inspired by the Anglo-American poker decks from the
18th and 19th century. With their extraordinary Tarot size (60 x 110 mm) you and your spectators really get the feeling of seeing something very special and
rare. The cards seem to have seen many years pass by as they look old and worn. But in fact they are absolutely new and printed on the best playing card
stock available (3-layer paper, linen structure, high flexibility, the same that you know from your favourite Bicycle deck).
The backs are marked in a very subtle way so that - if you like - you can easily find out which card is selected. Only those in the know will notice the
secret. All the above features make this deck perfect for magicians. Increase the possibilities with this deck by adding the cards of the extension set.
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CORNER OF PICADILLY

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By Paul Gordon. An entertaining Three-Card Monte effect with a great kicker ending. Perfect for every close-up magician.
Starts & Ends 'Clean' -Visual Fun & Magical-Average Skill Required- No Gaffed Cards - Easy Reset
Now available with vintage looking playing cards of the Gypsy Deck, usually with the King of Diamonds and a high black spot card like the Nine of Spades.
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FUTURE TRAFFIC

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(Onosaka) Three colored plaques are shown and are placed in a frame so that the colors are not seen by the spectator who us asked to place red, yellow or green
clips anywhere on the frame. When turned around the colors match the plaques. Easy to do, packs flat. No skill needed. Retails at $60.00
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CARD OF NOSFERATU

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All the cards, representing a village in Transylvania, are spread out to show their backs and faces. A very special looking card is also
introduced, the vampire card, the card of Nosferatu! A 'victim' card is selected by the spectator and replaced back into the deck where it is lost within
the 'village'. The 'vampire' card follows to seek for his victim. After cutting and shuffling the cards, the deck is spread face down. Lying right beside
it is a very pale looking card with two vampire bite holes punctured through it and plenty of blood splattered on the card as well. When it is turned over,
it is revealed to be the spectator's chosen card. It seems that the curse of Nosferatu remains strong for another day! Very easy to perform and great for
story telling magic. Comes completely with all gaffs Use your own Phoenix or Bicycle deck.
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CARTOON SILKS

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Made popular by the late Karrell Fox as "Korn Silks" These funny 36 inch silks bring laughs for any family , adult and kid show.
Gorilla, Ballerina, Clown or Strong Man, all with routines by Duane Laflin. Sold separately at $22.50 each or buy all four at the special price of only
$70.00
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GET SHARKY

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The "Hit" effect at both SAM and IBM conventions this year. Formally only sold in Europe it is now available in Phoenix backs- After the deck
is shown to be well shuffled. the magician explains that he is going to present a miracle that was performed by a famous one-armed magician.
To demonstrate he places his right hand in his pocket. With his left hand he holds up a deck of cards and instructs the spectator to peek at any
card he likes. The spectator is immediately handed the deck. Without any suspicious moves the magician nonchalantly snaps his fingers. The
spectator is now asked to go through the deck and find the chosen card. The spectator looks through the deck but the card has vanished! The
magician slowly removes his right hand from his pocket and shows the selected card! The card can reappear anywhere the magician chooses.
(see the demo Click Here!) No skill required. $ 80.00
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MONA LISA’S SECRET

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Based on the "Masterpiece Forgery" which has been long off the market. This new version is entertaining and baffling, and easy to carry in
the wallet supplied, You show the spectators several masterpieces of art printed on playing card stock. One of the paintings is the famous
Mona Lisa. – After showing all four paintings you point out that one of them is a forgery. When shown a second time Mona Lisa is suddenly seen
holding the back of a playing card. Turn the picture over and see her painted from behind. She has to be the fake! Imagine the shock when
Mona Lisa reveals she is holding the same card a spectator has previously chosen. (Extra cards supplied for repeats). Easy to perform, $28.00
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SPRAY GRID

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Set your cards into the spray grid, on a sheet of newspaper and Rough spray the deck in a few seconds. Card may also be half-roughed.
Several grids supplied. $18.00 per package.
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Entertainment First!
George Schindler has more than 50 years of professional experience as a magician and entertainer.
On this DVD he shares his lifetime of knowledge as he performs and teaches the routines he has
used throughout his career.
Entertainment First is the title of his lectures and the theme to everything he does. The DVD
begins with a live 20-minute show where he performs his Sponge Ball Routine, Karrell Fox's Red
Table (performance only), Coin In The Ring, Peek Production, Card To Pocket and Sealed Surprise
(performance only). You will then learn his clean and direct Sponge Ball Routine and his Coin In
The Ring routine where a coin appears wrapped in a borrowed bill.
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View a Video Clip here.
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You are then treated to a rapid-fire card act that features his Peek Production, Card To Pocket,
Ambitious Card, and Card To Wallet. Each routine is very strong on its own but George shows how
the entire sequence can be a magical and entertaining act.
Other effects explained are are George's Comic Prediction, and Silk Penetration. The DVD concludes
with the two routines that George uses when performing at tradeshows. You will learn his simple to
follow Chop Cup Routine and Richard Himber's classic Polaroid Money.
Throughout the DVD you will learn the many techniques George uses to accomplish his magic and his
thinking about using gags and humor to enhance your magic. After all it is Entertainment First!
Order it now! Retail $34.95
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descriptions of the newest magic items added to this site. Click any link to view
that item, or click here to browse through the whole bunch!
NEWEST GENERAL MAGIC
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Entertainment First!
George Schindler has more than 50 years of professional experience as a magician and entertainer.
On this DVD he shares his lifetime of knowledge as he performs and teaches the routines he has
used throughout his career.
Entertainment First is the title of his lectures and the theme to everything he does. The DVD
begins with a live 20-minute show where he performs his Sponge Ball Routine, Karrell Fox's Red
Table (performance only), Coin In The Ring, Peek Production, Card To Pocket and Sealed Surprise
(performance only). You will then learn his clean and direct Sponge Ball Routine and his Coin In
The Ring routine where a coin appears wrapped in a borrowed bill.
|

View a Video Clip here.
|
You are then treated to a rapid-fire card act that features his Peek Production, Card To Pocket,
Ambitious Card, and Card To Wallet. Each routine is very strong on its own but George shows how
the entire sequence can be a magical and entertaining act.
Other effects explained are are George's Comic Prediction, and Silk Penetration. The DVD concludes
with the two routines that George uses when performing at tradeshows. You will learn his simple to
follow Chop Cup Routine and Richard Himber's classic Polaroid Money.
Throughout the DVD you will learn the many techniques George uses to accomplish his magic and his
thinking about using gags and humor to enhance your magic. After all it is Entertainment First!
Order it now! Retail $34.95
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RUN RABBIT RUN

Click image to enlarge
Professional model – 15x6 inch all wood construction.
Here is the classic children magic effect where the kids get a chance to yell and scream as you have the illusive rabbit vanishing (?) from his hutch .
After poking his head out the side and having his ears running from side to side, he really does vanish to reappear anywhere the magician chooses. Better
than a Die Box. Abbott mfg, retail at $ 150.00
|
FRAIDY CAT RABBIT

Click image to enlarge
ABBOTT- Here is an effect for audiences from eight to eighty! It only occupies a small corner in your prop case, but it can be a large feature in your act! The
black rabbit turns white from fright when the audience yells boo! Turns back to black when they yell "boo backwwards". As the audience demands "turn it
around". After the usual sucker business of turning the plaque sideways and upside down, etc. the performer shows the opposite to reveal not the white
rabbit face but the black back (cottontail and all) or the Fraidy Cat Rabbit! The white rabbit has now vanished completely. Both doors of the holder are
opened to show that nothing is concealed. A Bill Paul creation. Finest hardwoods, hardware and lacquer finishes are used. Retail $ 100.00
Limited production.
|
JURASSIC DECK

Click image to enlarge
The magician shows a deck of 52 different cards. Different movie titles ('Pretty Woman', 'E.T', 'Jaws' etc.) are boldly written black on the red back of
each card. A 'movie collectors club' prediction card is placed on the table in full view. The prediction is turned face-up by the spectator, to reveal the
movie 'Casablanca'. Next, the spectator's card is turned face-down only to reveal that 'Jurassic Park' is printed there. It seems the magician screwed up,
as the prediction and the spectator's chosen card don?t match. However, the magician waves the whole deck of card over the spectator's card, and when the
deck is turned face-down and spread out the whole deck of cards is changed into a 'JURASSIC DECK' of cards, matching the spectator's freely chosen movie
card!! But there's even more: When the cards are placed back into the box, even the card box has changed into the theme of the movie.
|
GYPSY MONTE

Click image to enlarge
You love the "Ultimate Monte" by Michael Skinner? Me too! With this card set you get the possibility to perform this effect with this new "vintage
feeling". Different from all the other cards of the Gypsy Deck these cards have printed indexes to make this effect possible. You get the three gaffed
cards, together with a new routine by Mark Elsdon.
|
THE GYPSY DECK

Click image to enlarge
Just imagine! A playing card deck that brings the past to life. These vintage-looking playing cards are inspired by the Anglo-American poker decks from the
18th and 19th century. With their extraordinary Tarot size (60 x 110 mm) you and your spectators really get the feeling of seeing something very special and
rare. The cards seem to have seen many years pass by as they look old and worn. But in fact they are absolutely new and printed on the best playing card
stock available (3-layer paper, linen structure, high flexibility, the same that you know from your favourite Bicycle deck).
The backs are marked in a very subtle way so that - if you like - you can easily find out which card is selected. Only those in the know will notice the
secret. All the above features make this deck perfect for magicians. Increase the possibilities with this deck by adding the cards of the extension set.
|
CORNER OF PICADILLY

Click image to enlarge
By Paul Gordon. An entertaining Three-Card Monte effect with a great kicker ending. Perfect for every close-up magician.
Starts & Ends 'Clean' -Visual Fun & Magical-Average Skill Required- No Gaffed Cards - Easy Reset
Now available with vintage looking playing cards of the Gypsy Deck, usually with the King of Diamonds and a high black spot card like the Nine of Spades.
|
FUTURE TRAFFIC

Click image to enlarge
(Onosaka) Three colored plaques are shown and are placed in a frame so that the colors are not seen by the spectator who us asked to place red, yellow or green
clips anywhere on the frame. When turned around the colors match the plaques. Easy to do, packs flat. No skill needed. Retails at $60.00
|
CARD OF NOSFERATU

Click image to enlarge
All the cards, representing a village in Transylvania, are spread out to show their backs and faces. A very special looking card is also
introduced, the vampire card, the card of Nosferatu! A 'victim' card is selected by the spectator and replaced back into the deck where it is lost within
the 'village'. The 'vampire' card follows to seek for his victim. After cutting and shuffling the cards, the deck is spread face down. Lying right beside
it is a very pale looking card with two vampire bite holes punctured through it and plenty of blood splattered on the card as well. When it is turned over,
it is revealed to be the spectator's chosen card. It seems that the curse of Nosferatu remains strong for another day! Very easy to perform and great for
story telling magic. Comes completely with all gaffs Use your own Phoenix or Bicycle deck.
|
CARTOON SILKS

Click image to enlarge
Made popular by the late Karrell Fox as "Korn Silks" These funny 36 inch silks bring laughs for any family , adult and kid show.
Gorilla, Ballerina, Clown or Strong Man, all with routines by Duane Laflin. Sold separately at $22.50 each or buy all four at the special price of only
$70.00
|
Last Month's Additions: |
GET SHARKY

Click image to enlarge
The "Hit" effect at both SAM and IBM conventions this year. Formally only sold in Europe it is now available in Phoenix backs- After the deck
is shown to be well shuffled. the magician explains that he is going to present a miracle that was performed by a famous one-armed magician.
To demonstrate he places his right hand in his pocket. With his left hand he holds up a deck of cards and instructs the spectator to peek at any
card he likes. The spectator is immediately handed the deck. Without any suspicious moves the magician nonchalantly snaps his fingers. The
spectator is now asked to go through the deck and find the chosen card. The spectator looks through the deck but the card has vanished! The
magician slowly removes his right hand from his pocket and shows the selected card! The card can reappear anywhere the magician chooses.
(see the demo Click Here!) No skill required. $ 80.00
|
MONA LISA’S SECRET

Click image to enlarge
Based on the "Masterpiece Forgery" which has been long off the market. This new version is entertaining and baffling, and easy to carry in
the wallet supplied, You show the spectators several masterpieces of art printed on playing card stock. One of the paintings is the famous
Mona Lisa. – After showing all four paintings you point out that one of them is a forgery. When shown a second time Mona Lisa is suddenly seen
holding the back of a playing card. Turn the picture over and see her painted from behind. She has to be the fake! Imagine the shock when
Mona Lisa reveals she is holding the same card a spectator has previously chosen. (Extra cards supplied for repeats). Easy to perform, $28.00
|
SPRAY GRID

Click image to enlarge
Set your cards into the spray grid, on a sheet of newspaper and Rough spray the deck in a few seconds. Card may also be half-roughed.
Several grids supplied. $18.00 per package.
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PINEAPPLE SURPRISE

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Audience tested for almost 10 years. Amid a swag of gags audience members somehow correctly predict the contents of an unopened can of food.
Includes a specially made poker deck and my full professional routine. Totally self working so you can concentrate fully on the presentational
angles.
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NEW DESIGN SILKS

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Santa 35", Four Square 35", Butterfly 45" and Clown 45".
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SHERPA PEN

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A classy pen hides a Sharpie Marker inside (included). Add class to your act.
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