breakdown: what: 2 visual card routines type of magic: close-up, strolling, virtual skill level: beginner item: built gimmick, gimmick material and download instructions: 50 min language: Chinese (English & Chinese subtitles) Intersection by Hondo price: $49.95 buy online at Hondo’s Flap House Continue reading
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Vending Machine by SansMinds Creative Lab
breakdown: what: quick visual effect type of magic: stand up, strolling, special effect (TV rights not included) item: DVD, gimmick materials skill level: beginner DIY: yes DIY time: 15 min reset time: 5 sec angle: 280º extra expense: yes (the actual can of soda) the instructions:: on the 34min long DVD: vending machine trailer introduction … Continue reading
In a Flash by Felix Bodden
breakdown:: what: quick visual effect type of magic: strolling, close-up (TV rights not included) item: DVD, gimmick material (enough gimmick material to build multiple sets) skill level: beginner DIY: yes DIY time claimed: 20 min (it was 32min for me) reset time claimed: 5 sec (accurate) angle: 360º extra expense: no the instructions:: on … Continue reading
Spiraled by Jimmy Strange
Spiraled Sharpie is unexpected and twisted, literally! breakdown: what: special prop, plus 4 routine ideas type of magic: close-up, strolling items: twisted Sharpie (fully working), gimmick material skill level: intermediate DIY: yes (optional) DIY time: 3-8 min (really easy) reset time: few seconds (depends on the chosen routine and method) angle: 90º – 180º (depending … Continue reading
Hole in One by SansMinds Creative Labs
Here is your chance to learn how to break a dollar bill, the not-so-ordinary way breakdown: what: quick visual effect type of magic: close-up, strolling, special effect (TV rights not included) item: DVD, gimmick material skill level: beginner DIY: yes DIY time claimed: 10 min (double that) reset time claimed: 5 sec (accurate) angle: 180º … Continue reading
Moneymorphosis by Dallas Fueston and Jason Bird
Beautifully mesmerizing animation that anyone can easily perform I had the fortune to witness this great animation effect in person demonstrated by Jason Bird, and I have to tell you, MoneyMorphosis looks exactly as incredible up close as in the promo video (if not better). Ever since that day, MoneyMorphosis was on my wishlist to … Continue reading
Imagination Box by Olivier Pont
The Close-Up Magicians way to turn their vision into reality I was instantly intrigued when seeing Imagination Box in action! The first thing that came to mind is that it’s a close-up type of effect that a grand illusionist would perform. A drawing of a lady turns into reality! Amazing restorations, appearing object, and visual … Continue reading
Deceive by SansMinds Creative Lab
Incredible effect that you can touch! Here is the new effect I received from Murphy’s Magic Supplies to review: “Deceive” by SansMinds Creative Lab is an incredibly visual and impossible looking ‘in the spectator’s hand card change’. Make sure you check out the official trailer for this effect, because these reviews are about my opinions, not the … Continue reading
Praemovo by Alan Rorrison
A powerful animation effect that lasts for a second but will be remembered forever.. “Praemovo” by Alan Rorrison is a “moving ink effect for the modern performer”. Just imagine, creating an impromptu magical moment anytime, anywhere for your friends with using only your phone, and a dry erase marker. Make sure you check out the … Continue reading