breakdown:: what: card routine type of magic: strolling, close-up skill level: beginner item: secret props, envelope, booklet language: English written DIY: no (there is a small preparation, but doesn’t uses any cutting or gluing..) reset time: one second angle: 360º examinable: yes (follow the instructions to learn how) international (can be performed in any language?): … Continue reading
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Snapped by Justin Flom and The Other Brothers
This quick visual is super easy to execute, and so much fun to play with! It’s definitely for the creative performer, who wants to have fun with his spectators! breakdown: what: special gimmick type of magic: strolling, close-up, stand up item: 2 gimmicked airhead candies (downloadable instructions) skill level: beginner DIY: no reset time: 1 … Continue reading
Winner’s Dice by Secret Factory
Easy to use, flexible and sure-fire forcing dice, where the outcome can be controlled during your routine! breakdown:: what: special tool type of magic: close-up skill level: beginner item: one dice, gimmicks and carrying pouch (downloadable video instruction) language: English speaking, no subtitles DIY: no (I would mark my gimmick for easy presets) reset … Continue reading
Mental Pen by João Miranda and Gustavo Sereno
Mental Pen is one of those special tools that every magician should carry around! So innocent, so very smart! breakdown:: what: special tool type of magic: strolling, close-up, stand-up item: one sharpie marker and 3 gimmicks (downloadable instruction and “assets”) skill level: beginner DIY: no reset time: few sec (I would reset this privately) … Continue reading
Meet the Jack by Jorge Garcia
watch and learn a full mentalism show! breakdown: what: 8 mentalism routines type of magic: stand-up or stage item: DVD and PDF skill level: beginner extra expense: yes (every day items that you can easily purchase, or you already have in your home, like paper, notepad and pens.) the instructions:: on the 2h and 46min … 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
Fortuity by David Jonathan
This is a very smart routine that you will be performing in no time! After 3 years of development and 4 prototype decks later, Fortuity was born! Years of fine-tuning, changing things around, adding little subtleties, it’s now ready to be shared with the world! This is a very smart routine that you will be … Continue reading
AmazInk by Sebastien Calbry
This looks too good to be true! Visual ink effect by Sebastien Calbry, AmazInk is somewhat similar to his previous creation “Offset“. Sebastien didn’t name his new creation “Offset 2.0” to avoid any confusion, as AmazInk offers a different presentation and more opportunities to play around with! the packaging:: In a ziplock bag, hidden inside … Continue reading
Svenlopes by Sven Lee
Little envelopes, big impact! Svenlopes is a utility device that will add a fresh update to your already existing svengali routines. There are also 22 routines (and plenty of printable images) included with the prop, which is very helpful, if you have never used a svengali method before. Svenlopes is super simple, clean, and self … Continue reading