This was invented by Carl Wolf and sold through his company Merriss Magic. It is an an improvement to Carl’s earlier effect Lock of Gilbraltar c. 1958.  It became the standard by which many later similar locks were measured.The grandfather of modern mentalism locks was this ground-breaking offering, created by Carl Wolf. Wolf presented stage shows under the name Merriss. He attended local magic club meetings in Louisiana in the 1960s and came out with his commercial product in 1960. He call...

One of the most underrated book tests in my opinion! This does so much at a fraction of the cost of other book tests. These retailed for $100.00 and are discontinued. I am letting this go in auction to the highest bidder or whoever wants to buy it at a nice discount without waiting.Imagine a normal-looking book allowing you to perform miraculous mind-reading demonstrations. You don't touch anything, you don't even look, and yet you can read the spectator's mind and reveal his thoughts in impossi...

In a 1955 episode of Confidential File, Horror Comic books were investigated about the impact they were having on children. It wasn’t until the comic book ‘Eerie’ was studied years later, that things took a dark turn.Apparently, ‘normal’ children were wearing some sort of joke glasses that came free with copies of ‘Eerie’. These at first seemed trivial, but soon became quite disturbing. Kids who wore them reported seeing strange figures lurking just beyond the edge of their vision...

Retails for $30 and shows discontinued.TALKING SURFACE Pendulum Edition by Stephane LacroixStep into the realm of precision and esoteric insight with Stephane Lacroix's TALKING SURFACE / Pendulum Edition - Close Up Mat.Crafted with meticulous detail and inspired by calendars, clocks, and exacting arrangements, this exceptional close up mat transcends divination tools.Perfectly suited for spirit contact and any form of paranormal exploration, its elegant typography and precision design, all met...

"I love everything about Sam! His skill, his presentation... he is a great inspiration to those in this art form."- Shin Lim"I QUIT MAGIC!"- Cyril Takayama"This is the best magic I've ever seen at Blackpool!"- Craig PettyThe most creative close-up magician Sam Huang has shocked the magic community with Crazy Sam's Solve. Now, with the emergence of Paradox Cube, you can now completely hand out the cube, allowing the audience to ACTUALLY turning the cube at different directions, and the cube will...

Now you will no longer say "I have nothing with me to show you" because your keys will be enough... Or rather your keychain.An effect that you can always carry with you!It may seem like a simple keychain but in reality, it is an NFC TAG that as soon as it is passed on the spectator's phone will go to your Instagram page!But it is much more than a digital business card, it is also a gimmick that will allow you to perform some very powerful effects.So, in addition to making your social networks g...

THE “OUT TO LUNCH” MAGIC PRINCIPLE… BUT NOW JUMBO!Now you can look like you’re performing a “big” illusion like the pros do — but on a budget!The trick “Out To Lunch” was first marketed in the 1940’s. The effect was that of a small stack of cards containing images of a boy standing next to a rope he was about to climb. After the spectator initialed a card and it was removed from the stack, the card was shown and it revealed that the boy had disappeared, but in his place it sa...

One of the most underrated book tests in my opinion! This does so much at a fraction of the cost of other book tests. These retailed for $100.00 and are discontinued. I am letting this go in auction to the highest bidder or whoever wants to buy it at a nice discount without waiting.Imagine a normal-looking book allowing you to perform miraculous mind-reading demonstrations. You don't touch anything, you don't even look, and yet you can read the spectator's mind and reveal his thoughts in impossi...

This is one of the most beautiful props you will ever own. It's built durably to last a lifetime, and the 22k gold plating also keeps the finish bright and clean for many years.A piece of paper is now pushed onto the chain that supports the lantern, which just covers the top of the lantern. The performer asks for the loan of the box or handkerchief that contains the ring; he opens it up and finds that the ring has vanished.It is impossible to remove the ring from inside the lantern unless the lo...

Description:The Cups and Balls is by far the most legendary trick in magic. It's been performed for thousands of years and perfected in the hands of some of magic's most legendary figures. From The Streets of India to the lush parlors of France, the Cups and Balls has been performed in every venue imaginable.Murphy's Magic is proud to present the LEGEND Cups and Balls Set. We dedicate this to all of the Legends that have come before us and to those who will someday become legends themselves.The...

Description:The Most Versatile Device of Its Kind Anywhere...The hottest utility item in decades! You get a business card case that looks completely normal but allows invisible access from the outside to the inside. It can be handled completely normally and casually and will not reveal its workings. It is very low tech, so nothing can go wrong. The access is built into the design of the case and allows for literally hundreds of effects and applications. You can perform nail (or boon) writing, po...

The Basic Smart Ass Effect:You place a jumbo card face down on a chair without revealing it's identity.A participant is invited to sit down on the mystery card and is shown a deck of shuffled playing cards. You explain that they will use their subconscious to deduce the identity of the jumbo card they are sitting on. The spectator cuts the deck into two piles and places them in either hand. They are asked to toss one half away and keep the other. After they do this they cut the remaining cards i...

The Holy Grail of Ice Magic has arrived!This is Ice Magic at its best! Vanish a signed coin and have it appear in a block of ice! The impossible is now possible! Ice Qube cracks the code!For 5 years, Kieron Johnson has been searching for the Holy Grail of Ice Magic. Inspired by the works of Max Mallini and other great magicians, Kieron's ultimate aim has been to have a coin signed (or any small object, like a ring or card corner) and actually have it appear inside an ice cube.3 years ago, he...

Whiplash is a hyper-visual utility gimmick that will let you vanish, transpose, and transform cards. Learn Josh Janousky's signature routine with the Whiplash gimmick: Whipped Across, his take on the cards across plot. Cards visibly vanish and reappear one by one at the fingertips, the final occurring in a spectator's hands.Also, learn an updated variation of Oil and Water, a multi-phase sandwich routine, and a Monte game with a killer kicker ending. You will receive a custom gimmick printe...