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Animated Wood (Jumping Toothpick) M171-1889, NOW $39.00
Manufactured by Visual Aids (Roy Slater)
No Longer Manufactured


Mfrd circa 1980's By Roy Slater
Effect A toothpick is placed in the center hole of a wooden paddle. It's shown to penetrate both sides. With a flick of the wrist, the toothpick jumps to the inner hole. Again the toothpick is inserted through the center hole. With the flick of the wrist, it jumps to the outer hole. Then the spectator is invited to insert the toothpick into the center hole. He cannot because magically the hole has healed, In fact, all three holes have healed.
Yes, this is the same trick-effect as Porper puts out these days.
Condition - Like New


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Beyond Reach (John Kennedy)     M100-1991        NOW $65.00  ON  HOLD

A small wooden picture frame (5" x 6") is stuck to a window. A selected playing card vanishes and appears

in the frame but upon removing the frame from the window it is found that the card is on the outside of the

window. A very powerful effect! I believe this was based on a Martinka Card Frame. Well made in wood

and glass. Excellent condition and no longer made, with instructions

 

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*Bolt that drives them Nuts        M201-1668        $ 18.00

By Ed Schiff
THE EFFECT: A nut, bolt, and chain are shown assembled with the chain through
the hole in the nut and bolt. The assembly is passed out among the spectators
to show that the nut cannot be unscrewed without the chain being removed. The
magician then removes the chain and passes it to the spectators for
inspection. After retrieving the chain he reinserts it through the holes in
the nut and bolt and hands each end to spectators with instructions to hold
the ends loosely. The magician covers the nut and bolt with his hand and
reaching under, unscrews the bolt from the nut. Removing his hand the magician
then spins the nut while the spectators are still holding each end of the chain.
NEW
Regular Price $ 26.00
NOW $ 18.00

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Close-up Walking Knot & Jetrope   M261-1896,   NOW $60.00
Manufactured by Pavel - Imported by Howard Schwarzman's Limited Editions
No Longer Manufactured

SUPER WALKING KNOT needs no introduction. This trick, the FISM 82
Prize Award, has existed into two versions: PROFESSIONAL and SIMPLIFIED.
Both versions use a 6 yard length of rope. It is evident that such a length, tied
between two chairs, needs a large stage and cannot be performed but on platform. This hasn't been convenient for all magicians.

The ultimate version, entitled "Close-up" uses some 7 feet long length of rope.
It is therefore easy to handle and will satisfy any and all fans of Rope Magic.
It can be performed everywhere and in close-up conditions.

Here is a brief description of the effect:

Magician displays a length of rope and cuts it in two parts of 16 and 64
inches.

After this being done, the two pieces are tied together. Suddenly, the knot
slowly moves from the end towards the middle of the rope held outstretched
between the magician's hands. The knot slid to the center, the magician
unties it showing the rope cut at this position.

The effect is immediately repeated. The rope is retied in the middle and
held between the hands of the magician again. The knot moves slowly
towards the opposite end of the rope and it is untied there.

In the end the rope is retied and then magically restored. The knot has
vanished.

This also includes the instructions for doing Pavel's Jetrope, you will need to supply your own balloons (they are just party balloons).
Condition - Excellent - only you will need to replace balloons, though this was never used, all the balloons, got all old and melded together

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*DICE IT UP          M122-1559         NOW  $ 10.00

by Aldo Colombini

You show four dice that have the symbols of four mathematical operations on them (+ , - , , ). From a deck four pairs (the math problems) and four single cards (the results) are selected. You proceed with the math and the fun begins! Your multiplication is correct revealing a 16. Your answer to the division problem reveals a 3 ˝! Correct again! Comedy and magic together guaranteed to make your audience laugh with amazement. The trick comes with deck, special cards (all in Bicycle poker size) and four dice.

Brand New

Regular Price $15.00

NOW $10.00

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Floating Match on Card        M165-1627          NOW $ 4.00

A match and playing card are shown. The match is placed on top of the card and with a wave of the hand the match begins to float above the card. Higher and higher the match will float! Next you take another card and place it between the match and the card to show there is absolutely nothing holding the match up - it is truly floating! Next you say the magic words and the match slowly floats back down onto the playing card. Included in the packet are two specially gimmicked cards, one regular card, a wooden match, and instructions for a great close-up routine. This effect may soon become the most popular close-up trick ever!

Regular Price 5.00 BRAND NEW

NOW  $ 4.00

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Glorpy "The Gerkulating Ghost" The ORIGINAL
M171-1904,    NOW $22.00
Manufactured by Madbood Creations
No Longer Manufactured

A freely shown scarf weirdly rises upon command! This is MINT, I opened the envelope to take picture, The silk Hanky, was not even unfolded includes the little ghost card, and booklet of instructions with 10 Top Routines plus a FREE bonus effect.
MINT BRAND NEW, this was acquired from a closed magic shop bulk sale, as hop from the 80's. I am just getting to these boxes.
Condition - MINT BRAND NEW,


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Golden Key      M113-1300     NOW  $ 18.00

by Magic Makers
A powerful close-up effect designed to fit in your pocket!

A solid brass key, similar to those used in wine cellar cabinets, is held at the fingertips of your right hand.

The left hand approaches and, with just the aid of one finger, causes the bit to turn 90 degrees, then 180 degrees, and finally a full 360 degrees.

Next, the bit is slowly and visibly moved down the shaft toward the bow of the key!

This is all done in full view!

Once the bit reaches the bow, the key is dropped into the waiting hands of a spectator for full examination. They can examine The Golden Key to their heart's content. There are no grooves and no moving parts in the key. They will find nothing!

Completely hand-crafted to last a lifetime. Plated in real 24k bright-gold to insure lasting beauty. A real treasure. Easy to do!

NOW there are several different versions out there on the market, and they are a wide range of prices on the market, this version that I am selling here did not come from the estate, but I did find one in the estate, put out years ago by Tony Curtis, that I am in love with, but for now Magic Makers has put this version out, it is workable, but the quality is like comparing Toyota to Rolls Royce, but so is the price, the original sold for $150.00, this version retails for $30.00, you get what you pay for, I bought these wholesale, thought they would be cool, I do not believe they are worth the $30 suggested retail, so here is your chance to get them at wholesale. So These are Brand NEW!

Regular Price $ 30.00

NOW   $ 18.00

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*Hot Doggie!       M201-1710        NOW  $ 3.00

By Meir Yedid
Effect: While performing you notice that people are looking at your lapel where you have a small paper dog. You grab the dog by it’s tail to display it and say  “isn’t it cute? It’s a little doggie. This is what they make hot dogs out of.”
You remove a lighter from your pocket and flick it on, as if you are going to set the dog on fire. “Really”, as you say this you set fire to the dog - it burst into flames and you are now holding a real looking HOT DOG”.
You must supply your own flash paper.
Regular Price $ 6.00 NO longer manufactured
NOW  $ 3.00

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Hyrum the Hilarious Haunted Hank M177-1907, NOW $8.00
Manufactured by Loftus
Brand New, found a box full of them, from a former store inventory
One of the finest discoveries of the pocket magic field to enter the market in recent years.
The magician shows a beautiful 18" silk hanky. He folds it right in front of you.
Suddenly the hanky begins to rise and dance about.
The magician's hands are in view at all times. The magician shakes out the hanky and nothing is there.
The trick is complete and ready to use at all times at a moment's notice.
Condition - MINT Brand New


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Lightning Calcu-Logs      M111-1323     NOW $ 25.00

By Paul Diamond

Magician hands spectator 4 ‘logs’, each log is almost 2” long, 3/8 inches on each of the long sides, on each side of the logs are a column of 4 numbers, (look at the pic, you will see the numbers on each log are in a column, not a 4 digit number, this is important) so each log can be rolled like a die, and there are 4 different possible sides that will come up. Now remember there are 4 logs, so when magicians back is turned around, spectator can roll the logs, and then arrange them so that there is a math problem of 4- 4diget numbers, and the magician turns around, and instantly announces the sum of all the numbers, but wait, the spectator can re-arrange the four logs, so there is a different total, which the magician can immediately announce, the spectator can even use only 3, or 2 logs if they like,,, this is very amazing, and sooooo simple, requires latterly no math ability, even a 7 year old could do this, there are thousands of different combinations of the ‘log dice’ and it can be done over and over, the more it is done, the stronger and more amazing it becomes. Brand new, very well made, the logs are actually metal, and the numbers are engraved into the metal, so they should last a lifetime.

NOW $ 25.00

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Linking Safety Pins - Jerry Andrus   M106-1984   NOW $18.00

these are the Original, authorized Linking Pins created and manufactured by Jerry Andrus.

I found a stack of these in the inventory of a closed magic shop, that closed more than 10 years ago.  Before Jerry passed away. he authorized new sets to be made.  The newer sets include 1 more pin, and new routine ideas.  These sets are 3 pins plus the special pin, and include the older routines that he put them out with.Regulation size, nickel-plated safety pins are caused to link and unlink without cover. This can be done close-up and surrounded. One of the greatest close-up miracles invented by one of the worlds greatest magical minds, Jerry Andrus.
You receive a set of pins and instructions guaranteed to astound anyone lucky enough to see you perform. Finest quality pins. Buy the original and buy the best.
Called "Real Magic" by Slydini, the Linking Pin effects are incredible close-up magic. This set includes 3 regular pins and one special pin.
 See Safety Pin Trix by Jerry Andrus for additional effects with these pins.
condition:brand new, never used with instructions
4 sets available

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Mephisto's Matches           M120-1634      NOW  $ 4.00 SOLD

presented by Howie Schwarzman's "Limited Editons"

Effect: A drawer type match box opens and closes itself mysteriously with no apparent physical help.

Brand New - No Longer manufactured

NOW  $ 4.00

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