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A Date With Destiny (Kenton Knepper)
$25.00

Finally, an EASY to do "Card at Your Birthday" diary trick, with NO MEMORY, NO CALCULATIONS in your head, NO cue sheets to hide. Just use your favorite deck of playing cards and Kenton's unique secrets.

A deck of cards is spread faces to the spectator. The performer NEVER looks at the faces. The spectator names her birthday, and the performer sets one card down sight unseen - even by him. If you prefer, the spectator herself can cut or take a card and set it aside.

The performer mentions how personality types and cards often go together. He may do a reading at this point if desired, or skip it if he does not wish to do so. A large, full-color chart that has been sitting on the table the entire time is opened by the spectator. She finds her birth date, and notes which card is listed as "her special card" on that day. Sure enough, this very card is the one she selected, or the performer set aside sight unseen.

You can use your own REAL deck and your own REAL pocket calendar or business organizer. But Kenton has created a beautiful chart, very esoteric in appearance.

He did not stop there... Use Kenton's Chart FOR READINGS too:

It's like a readings business kit. The chart is a very large 17 X 11 inches when open. The front cover of the chart is just as pictured above. You can't help but look at it! This works as an advertising card for your readings or performance.

Set the chart up on any table, anywhere, and you are set to do readings with no work whatsoever. The readings are written for you on the inside of the chart. Your opening remarks are hidden on the back side of the chart, or this can be read by prospective clients if you prefer.
NEVER has an "instant readings" kit been so easy, so commercial, so immediate. Whether you're a pro or an amateur, this is for YOU. Set the chart on your table (it opens like a book) and the front and back covers grab everyone's attention. They see instantly that you do some sort of reading.

The rest is just as easy, as incredible as that may sound. It is SIMPLE to get to the spectator's secret birth card without memory, cue sheets or anything else. With Kenton's ingenious thinking behind it all, the hard work has been done for you. All you do is spread the cards between your hands. Yes, the cards can be examined. It is in no stack known to man, so magicians and mentalists are floored too.

We just cannot say enough about this remarkable system by Kenton. Whether you use it to go to work doing readings right away, to add readings to your close-up, or to do the best version ever of the card-at-your-date trick, we predict you will be thrilled by this special kit!
Comes with the FULL color four page chart and sign, 17 X 11 inches printed (not color copied) on gloss stock. A very professional set up. You also get Kenton's instructions for the chart, different ways to use it, varied presentations, numerous linguistic tricks incorporated in the set up, and loads of simple ways to do personality type readings without fear of being wrong, giving bad advice, or getting stuck. You will always end strong, no matter what.

Kenton had a chart in the very expensive Wonder Readings system, and this has similarities. This version however is even more deceptive for the date on calendar effect, and easier than anything published previously. In fact, this is THE system Kenton uses to this day. Now that he has let his secret work on this out, you too will discover why so many love Kenton's "A Date With Destiny"! NOW - YOUR DESTINY RULES

Mental Detector (Kevin Wade)
$80.00

Find out what the buzz is about with Kevin Wade's Mental Detector "But just what is Mental Detector?" you ask...

Mental Detector is a wonderful utility item that instantly adds strong comedy and amazing magic to your act. Not only is Mental Detector a full-size AND collapsible real working metal detector in itself, it has an amazing built-in feature that allows any magician to instantly incorporate it into their existing acts. Mental Detector's lights and sound can be instantly activated and manipulated by you at any desired point in your act!
And the magic and comedy potential is overwhelming!

Mental Detector has the uncanny ability to find selected cards and coins and is perfect for any type of act whether you work close-up, parlor, stage, mentalism, or children's shows!

For example:

Learn an amazing routine where the Mental Detector is used to locate a spectator's card! This is all done with the Mental Detector in the spectator's hands! And there's no remote control -- the entire unit is completely self-contained!

Another comedy bit includes having a spectator hide a coin in either hand behind their back. Once they bring their tightly clenched fists forward, you are always able to tell which hand holds the coin, thanks to your amazing Mental Detector, of course!

Use Mental Detector to perform an amazing "Bank Night" routine wherein five volunteers are brought onstage and asked to choose from five different envelopes. They are encouraged to exchange envelopes as often as they wish and then place the envelopes in their pockets. Once done, you run the Mental Detector over their heads, yet it only sounds off over one volunteer. The other envelopes are ripped open and proven to contain worthless pieces of paper. The person who caused the Mental Detector to activate opens her envelope, and it proves to be the only envelope containing a genuine $100.00 bill!

Mental Detector comes to you complete with the special, fully-functioning collapsible metal detector with LED lights and hilarious sound, Bicycle deck with gimmick for the included card routine, plus 5 pages of highly detailed instructions which include the three routines highlighted above, ADDITIONAL routines to boot, jokes, gags, bits of business, and ideas.

However, these won't last long at all as there is a limited quantity of Kevin Wade's Mental Detector, and when it's gone, it will be gone forever!

Giant B'Wave (Phil Goldstein)
$35.00

One of the best selling close-up card routines is now suitable for parlor and stage shows. Phil Goldstein created a sensation when he released his original "B'Wave." Practically every magician on the planet owns one, carries it and uses it.

You display four, giant (7"x11") blue-backed cards (said to be four queens). A spectator selects one of the queens. The named queen is shown to be the only one with a red back. To everyone's amazement the other three cards are shown to be blank.

For the first time you can do this great routine on stage. The cards supplied are "giant" and can be seen in the largest auditoriums. Great for emcees, mentalists, magicians, children's entertainers, well just about everyone!

Comes complete with four specially constructed cards and illustrated instructions. Can be learned in seconds. No sleight-of-hand required. Self-working. Available in two varieties: Black Queens or Red Queens. Please specify which version you want when ordering.

I Hate Rules (Brother Paul West)
$15.00

I Hate Rules is a routine based on U.F. Grants “Million Dollar Mystery” where two borrowed bills are torn, burned, and restored in a VERY ENTERTAINING ROUTINE
Some of the high points

Performance up to Ten Minutes

Uses up to 5 People From the Audience

Uses 2 Torn Bills

2 Minute Setup

Can be Performed Surrounded

Suitable For Close-up, Parlor, or Stage

Very easy to do and is explained with 19 pages and 17 photos and illustrations. Be the first one to be performing this incredible routine.

The Street Rope Trick (Brother Paul West)
$15.00

If you like performing rope magic (it has been my observation over the years that most audiences LOVE to watch good rope magic), this is a routine you should learn.
Using ordinary rope, the set up is absolutely minimal and the routine can be done in “pieces” or in its entirety. It begins with knots sliding up and down the length of rope then vanishing. A “shoelace” knot is formed and vanished and finally the rope is cut and restored. The manuscript contains over 70 photo illustrations so you can easily learn this material.

Black Tie (Kenton Knepper)
$25.00

Finally a modern thumb tie, with the distinctive Kenton touch. Plastic cable ties (the type police use to subdue criminals)are examined. These ungimmicked "plasti-cuffs" are strapped around the performer's thumbs by a spectator. NO crossing of thumbs, bending them down or any of the usual stuff. This is as legit in appearance as you can get.

Still, the performer's tied arms penetrate rings, chairs, poles, people - you name it. Kenton applies his novel and original concepts to the thumb tie problem and the results are startling. As you would expect, ample psychology and suggestion are examined with fine precision. Black Tie is for professionals. Kenton gives precise details of his secret methods and psychology. You must be able to create your own routine. Basic texts on magic can supply such routines if you do not know any. Kenton does NOT give complete routines for you to copy. But all who wish to learn the real inside work of Kenton's original thumb tie, how to perform it, how to use Kenton's various options, what to keep in mind as you perform thumb ties... all of this and much more is here.

This is NOT the same old thing. Penetrations can be made visually. Yet you are seen to be bound. Your thumbs are NOT in two loops - but one. Just like real-life police ties. Even though spectators see your thumbs are being "cut into by the cable" you may instantly release yourself... Even if you have never been able to do any kind of thumb tie before. Nothing to hide, add or take away. The cables are normal. You need nothing but these cables and Kenton's secret work.

You receive every nuance as used by Kenton and other famed magical personalities on stage and television, in over 35 pages with clear illustrations.
Includes several practice ties so you may begin right away.

Docc Hilford says: "They'll remember you for THIS one. It is a real classic and an honest to goodness breakthrough".

Tel’s Bells (Pro Magic)
$70.00

This marvelous mechanical brass bell can be slotted into lots of programs and there are a few ideas for any kind of comedy show! The basic idea is neat, you take a bell and ring it, then when you give it to someone else , they will try to ring it but with NO SOUND !!! A classical comedy bit from the British magic comedian Terry Herbert. This is so funny, your audience will cry !!! for both Children's and adult entertainers.

Here are some idea that comes with the bell:

For children: before a birthday party , you ask the child to get all his /her friends to settle down , and to act like their teacher at school when they ring the bell to get attention. You ring the bell to show him how to do it , then give him the bell to ring to get everyone´s attention. Of course when he rings the is no sound ..... a little louder you ask and take it from him and demonstrate...

For adults: You show the bell to an adult man telling him that this bell has been developed to check how many hormones he has... as much the bell rings as many sexy hormones you have ... You of course ring the bell out loud... you give it to the spectator - he try and... Nothing - no sound!

Newton’s Nightmare (Fun, Inc.)
$13.50

A brilliant synthesis of sorcery and science, Newton's Nightmare must be seen to be believed! From the mind of William J. Schmeelk comes this gravity-defying miracle. A brass weight is dropped through an aluminum tube. It rockets through, falling into the spectator's hand. So far, so good. But, at the magician's command, the weight drops through the tube in slow motion - like an astronaut bounding across the moon! The weight can be clearly seen floating through the tube. Furthermore, the brass weight can be seen floating through the tube. Newton's Nightmare is a delight to perform, and easy enough for any aspiring sorcerer - or scientist - to master.

Big Buck- Instant Growing Dollar Bill
$12.00

Turn a regular sized dollar bill into a Jumbo 12" x 5" bill instantly! This high quality gaff is both tear-proof and water resistant for a lifetime of magic. Illustrated instructions are included. available in $1 and $100 denominations, please specify when ordering.

Flip Over Rabbit Wringer (Jay Leslie)
$250.00

PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE ONLY A FEW OF THESE BEING MADE AND IT MAY TAKE UP TO 2 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY
A great Rabbit Vanish that's party or stage size and leaves them guessing. The magician ties a ribbon around the neck of a live rabbit and places him in a slim box. The ends of Ribbon are passed through holes in both sides of the box. The crank on the side of the box is turned and a very flat rabbit squeezes out between both rollers. The entire box is flipped open, the ribbon falls to the ground and the rabbit has vanished into thin air! The flat rabbit may be rolled back into the box and the real rabbit reproduced no worse for wear.

Comes with:

Nice paint

A flat rabbit

Removable all metal handle

Vinyl decorations with a clear coat of protective lacquer applied over top

New improved rollers that work on spring action so they have don't bind

Flocked interior

Flocked rollers

Very detailed photo instructions are included with great performance tips

Two different presentations are included

Will last through many years of performance

9.5" Deep 5.5" Tall 12.5" Wide-Not including the handle.

Gravity Box (Doug Malloy)
$395.00

Sitting on your table is an attractive wooden chest that measures about 7 3/4" square. Not only does this box hold your props, which is clearly seen to be unremarkable, save for it's gorgeous quality! Invite a spectator up to help you with an experiment in mind control/hypnosis. Hand the box to the spectator for them to hold as you explain how easily susceptible some people are to hypnosis. Placing the box on the floor, you open the top and place a white silk inside. Now, you begin to hypnotize the spectator, explaining that the silk actually weighs a ton! Literally!

The spectators are now instructed to try to lift the box. They can't! The spectator strains and sweats but is unable to budge the box! How is this possible? After all, you aren't standing on any false floors or using any superconductor magnets or even using a stooge! It must either be hypnosis or... magic! The box is opened the silk is removed and guess what -- the chest is now lifted easily!

This version of the Light & Heavy Chest is new and improved, made of polished black walnut and manufactured by master craftsman Doug Malloy. It's furniture quality is only enhanced by gleaming brass hardware, a beautifully finished interior, and a heavy duty gimmick that would require the Incredible Hulk to lift the box! The box can be shown freely, at all angles, before being set down. The simple act of either reaching in for an object or pulling out an object sets the gimmick in a second; it's always ready!

No electricity, wires, magnets or magnetic concepts of any kind, electronics, and nothing is attached to you at all! There are no trays, false floors, or heavy tables used. The gravity Box is entirely self-contained and features a brand new and ingenious principle! Its simplicity in operation is very effective. Not only is it a gorgeous piece of art, it has the ability to become the highlight of your shows whether you perform serious mind-control or stand-up comedy or even children's shows! It's the perfect prop at a reasonable price!

Satanic Book Test (Brad Henderson)
$55.00

From the Creator of one of the best Cold Reading books ever made (The Dance) comes: The "Satanic" Book Test a comedy magic experience Brad Henderson finally divulges one of his acclaimed feature performance pieces. This is without a doubt the most topical and hilarious booktest on the market today. Plus, The "Satanic" Booktest will fool even the most critical of audiences. How? Because Brad tips every last detail that has gone into making The "Satanic" Booktest the incredible, hilarious piece of magic that it is.

The "Satanic" Booktest is a full 8 minute, tongue in cheek, comedy routine featuring the three most "evil" books ever written, an amazing demonstration of mind reading, and a surprise magical happening which will have your audience's holding their sides with laughter.

With a handful of books available at any well stocked bookstore, a touch of preparation, and some thoughtful practice, you too can add this feature presentation to your show.

Note: This routine is for the serious professional who wants to add 8 minutes of solid, killer material to their show or the dedicated student who wishes to learn how a truly creative and commercial magical routine is constructed. If you are a dabbler just looking for clever methods to "play with," The "Satanic" Booktest is not for you. However, if you appreciate masterful scripting and methodological subtlety that borders on the devious, then you need The Satanic Book Test.

Anywhere Bill (Ken Driscoll)
$10.00

One of the greatest effects in magic has always been the Bill in Lemon, or Bill to Impossible Location. This is our version... a version we have been using successfully for more than ten years. It came about after trying most of the other methods and finding a need to create a method in which the bill could be borrowed... the corner could be slowly and visibly torn from the bill, and then without any switches the corner could be handed to the spectator and the remainder of the bill burned or otherwise destroyed only to have the bill reappear elsewhere, having the serial numbers match... as well as the turn pieces fitting together.

Our solution was simple... so simple we were surprised it hadn't been thought of before... yet over the past ten years we have researched and found that no one has ever used this method, unless first taught by us. Now is your chance to learn what has been called the best method for bill to impossible location our "Anywhere Bill".

Slydini’s Knotted Silks (L&L) TRICK/DVD
$40.00

Learn a classic of magic from two masters— past and present Now, for the first time, everything you need to add this classic to your own act is in one place. First, there’s instruction from the master himself as Slydini guides you through the routine step by step in the original meticulously written and photo-illustrated manuscript. Then, pop the DVD in your player to watch Bill Malone, one of the world’s greatest magicians working today, perform “Test of Strength,” his handling of Slydini’s classic routine, for an obviously baffled and entertained audience. Then get ready to learn as Bill teaches his routine in minute detail, complete with all of his own handling nuances. The combination of the written word and the visual medium of video have, perhaps, never been used to greater effect. Finally, there are the props—two silks of the exacting requirements for the routine, enabling you to have the right materials to begin the learning process immediately.

The mystery and entertainment of the Slydini’s Knotted Silks is now within your grasp. The only thing missing from the equation—and a new generation of enchanted audiences—is you!

Slydini’s Knotted Silks Includes:

42 pages of Slydini’s annotated instructions including 69 photographs

2 custom made silks

DVD of Bill Malone performing AND explaining his handling of Slydini’s Knotted Silks

Can It (Viking Mfg.)
$89.00

Borrow a watch,a ring, a marked coin or other personal item. You then cause the borrowed item to vanish.
To make up for the missing item, you reach into a paper bag and remove a sealed can of corn (or any canned fruit or vegetable of your choosing) and a can opener. The can is factory-sealed. Your spectator cuts open the lid and among the fruit/vegetables and the liquid, inside a sealed plastic bag, he finds the missing borrowed item! Can-It can be performed anywhere and at any time.

It is completely self-contained and requires not assistants, duplicates, or switches of any kind. It can even be performed surrounded.

You are supplied with the special gimmick, which can be used with any can right off the supermarket shelf. Very easy to load and the seal is perfect. Complete with full instructions and expertly manufactured. This prop should last you for many years!!

Plastique (Larry Becker/ Lee Earle)
$59.50

After some unfortunate manufacturing delays, Plastique has finally arrived and is ready for immediate shipping!!!!! In case you have forgotten, here is what Larry & Lee have to say on this outstanding piece of mental magic:

“For starters, we've updated the classic 'Randomental' to use colorful and contemporary 'credit cards' that are common items in everyone's wallet or purse. These cards are of the identical commercial quality as those issued by banks, telephone companies, casinos, etc. In fact, they are made by the same company! All the numbers are part of the artwork, not mechanically embossed, so there are no indentations on the signature side of the cards to spoil their otherwise identical appearance.

Plastique completely eliminates any mental calculations, allowing you to focus your full attention where it should be - on entertaining your audience. You won't get the same total every time, by the way, and the potential combination of cards and numbers approaches the infinite!

Then we added the 'identity theft' routine, with a subtle, invisible gaff that will bring a smile to your face. This preparation allows for multiple versions of Psychometry or Living & Dead routines. Our routine is simple: since credit cards have a panel for signatures, why not use them? All you need is a water-erasable pen (such as those used on overhead transparencies) to write on the cards. A moist paper towel wipes the cards clean for the next show.

For a close-up quickie the 'coincidence' routine is a great mind-blower and just about as simple as can be. If you can deal cards from a deck, you'll have no problem with this one. It ends with a terrific audience "Aha!"

The 'pocket change' finish is the icing on the cake. There is one teeny, tiny 'move' with a single coin (not complex enough to call a sleight). If you have a thumb, you can do it. And you'll love the elegant way we've embedded the gaff to do 99% of the work for you.

Naturally, you wouldn't do all of these routines for a single audience but they illustrate the versatility we've designed into this fabulous product to allow unlimited possibilities.”

Burn Witch Burn (Docc Hilford)
$15.00

A mysterious twist on a classic effect. A borrowed $100 bill is marked with a sigil of protection. It is put in one of 3 envelopes. The other envelopes hold slips of newspaper. Three lighters are proven to operate and are randomly selected by 3 spectators. The envelopes are mixed by the spectators and handed, in order, to each spectator.
You claim the sigil will protect the money through the powers of nature. The first spectator ignites his lighter and burns his envelope. The second spectator does the same. The final spectator cannot light his lighter! The remaining envelope is unharmed! When the envelope is opened, it contains the borrowed money. Whew!

Finally, the sigil is erased from the $100 bill, and without the sigil to protect it the money starts burning. You quickly extinguish it and take your bows. With a very few props, this is big theatre that packs a punch!

Add real meaning to your performance:

It's direct!

It's fun!

The sigil protects the money, even when its location in unknown!

In this act the spectators NEVER fail; in fact, they succeed!

It's fair!

It's spectacular!

There's a completely free choice of envelopes AND lighters.

Three spectators, money, suspense, and FIRE! That's theatrical!

It's safe!

It's simple!

There is no chance of the lighter burning the money or even igniting.

This really "packs small and plays big!" You'll be performing this piece right after reading the instructions.

Mental Detector (Kevin Wade)
$80.00

Find out what the buzz is about with Kevin Wade's Mental Detector "But just what is Mental Detector?" you ask...

Mental Detector is a wonderful utility item that instantly adds strong comedy and amazing magic to your act. Not only is Mental Detector a full-size AND collapsible real working metal detector in itself, it has an amazing built-in feature that allows any magician to instantly incorporate it into their existing acts. Mental Detector's lights and sound can be instantly activated and manipulated by you at any desired point in your act!
And the magic and comedy potential is overwhelming!

Mental Detector has the uncanny ability to find selected cards and coins and is perfect for any type of act whether you work close-up, parlor, stage, mentalism, or children's shows!

For example:

Learn an amazing routine where the Mental Detector is used to locate a spectator's card! This is all done with the Mental Detector in the spectator's hands! And there's no remote control -- the entire unit is completely self-contained!

Another comedy bit includes having a spectator hide a coin in either hand behind their back. Once they bring their tightly clenched fists forward, you are always able to tell which hand holds the coin, thanks to your amazing Mental Detector, of course!

Use Mental Detector to perform an amazing "Bank Night" routine wherein five volunteers are brought onstage and asked to choose from five different envelopes. They are encouraged to exchange envelopes as often as they wish and then place the envelopes in their pockets. Once done, you run the Mental Detector over their heads, yet it only sounds off over one volunteer. The other envelopes are ripped open and proven to contain worthless pieces of paper. The person who caused the Mental Detector to activate opens her envelope, and it proves to be the only envelope containing a genuine $100.00 bill!

Mental Detector comes to you complete with the special, fully-functioning collapsible metal detector with LED lights and hilarious sound, Bicycle deck with gimmick for the included card routine, plus 5 pages of highly detailed instructions which include the three routines highlighted above, ADDITIONAL routines to boot, jokes, gags, bits of business, and ideas.

However, these won't last long at all as there is a limited quantity of Kevin Wade's Mental Detector, and when it's gone, it will be gone forever!

Miracle Glass (Magic Effex)
$25.00

A bottomless glass.... with a bottom! This incredible production glass is very easy to use and looks like a normal everyday glass. Perform all your favorite glass productions and more with this fantastic product.

Effects Include:

Coins in Space

Poltergeist

Full Heat

Flash Flower

Mental Cup

And so much more!