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Our customer and friend, the talented Scott Orlando performs a very cool RIVETED routine!

Over the decades, the most famous magic makers produced some really interesting magic coin props and tricks.
Here are a few vintage and antique pieces from my magic collection...

Since this week's Magic History segment is about vintage coin magic props, we thought you'd like to see the real King Of Koins.
Here is a rare film clip of T. NELSON DOWNS in performance!

Our customer and friend, the versatile Spencer Farmans performs a perfect VANISHING BIRDCAGE routine!

BAVARIAN MANOR AND THE BEER BARREL POLKA

Everyone knows the "Beer Barrel Polka"!
Here's the story about the summer I performed magic at the Bavarian Manor in the Catskills, and got to play with the house oompa band...

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THIS ONE?

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It's a three part showstopper card effect for closeup or stage.
Let me show you a trick that's been over 20 years in the making...

When I take a break in my office, most of the time I relax by tinkering with some magic that's laying around.
And in my office, there is a LOT of magic laying around!
Here's a quick trick you might enjoy...

In honor of my longtime friend Bob Carroll's 100th Trivia Show on his Facebook, I perform a little card magic...

WANT TO SEE YOUR PERFORMANCE VIDEO POSTED HERE ON OUR BLOG? Here's how...

LEVI TATE
Our customer and friend, the very talented Levi Tate performs a quick and surprising SEE THRU version of SNAP CHANGE!

PRACTICE IS NOT A FOUR-LETTER WORD

A good magic effect is 5% mechanics and 95% presentation.
Don't rush it- enjoy the practice. It's an important part of your art!

He is probably most famous for his role as Ralph Cramden in The Honeymooners TV show.
But did you know that Jackie Gleason also created some memorable comic characters on his own variety show?
Like The Magician..

The Thayer Blue Phantom is another rare prop, one of my favorites in my vintage and antique magic collection...

You know you are a magician when... even making your coffee turns into a magic trick!

Our longtime friend Jim Oberg performs a very slick, very smooth and very entertaining THREE CARD MONTE routine!

STEPPIN' OUT
An oldie but goodie!
I really enjoy the vintage tunes, especially lively melodies like this one.
Go ahead- get up and dance!

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Here is a different kind of trick, done with a mark and a quarter.
Let me show you the effect, then give me some feedback.

Our good friend Dirk is back!

Showing off my routine with a custom made coin my wife gave me for Christmas!
Not a gimmicked coin, just some coin manipulation...

WHY I DON'T LET PEOPLE EXAMINE MY PROPS

"Wow! What a great trick! Can I see that??"
How many times have we heard THAT comment from an enthusiastic spectator?!

There are some very good reasons for not handing over that magic prop.
Let me explain my philosophy...

Originally made by Thayer Magic around 1935, this is a rather bizarre piece of magic equipment...

Our friend Jack Daniels, Australia's premier illusionist, performs a very entertaining version of the Card Warp card effect!

Carl Ballantine was an actor who has been credited with creating the genre of comedy magic.
Here are three film clips of this hilarious comedian and magician in performance.

BACH IN 30 SECONDS
How I have fun when warming up!
A quick and easy piece that gets me in the musical mood.
Fun, right?

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON NAMING THIS ONE?

Ready to give your input on another product?
Here is an item that needs a catchy name.
Let me show you the item, then give me some suggestions for what to name it.