Magic Tricks for SALE!!
When I first started, I went to all the big Conventions. Super one in Blackpool every year courtesy of Derek Lever, but also as a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians I went to the 1500+ major annual conventions.
Associating with local magicians of note from the Hereford Magical Society and through them meeting luminaries like Paul Daniels and all the other big names around at the time, and big names in the magic world that the public were possibly less aware of - Ali Bongo for one - I soon got a collection of fabulous magic.
My god there's some clever people out there. The guy (Jupiter) who could shuffle a pack of cards in mid air - with one hand! He only had one arm anyway! The guy who could just wave a hand over a coin on the table and with no visible flexing (remember - there' a ring of clever magicians watching only inches away!) pick the coin up and vanish it.
However, over the years I have discovered that the clever dick stuff, or the really really clever stuff, or worst of all, the "I'm cleverer than you stuff" just doesn't suit my character. I'm more a stand-up comedian for kids and families - more like Terry Herbert - with a magic trick taking me through all the fun.
Hence some really cool stuff is for sale on Ebay this week. Just type in 'magic tricks' and you'll see collections of stuff for sale.
Stephen Tucker was one of my favourites - very funny, off the wall stuff for adults. His Cleudo is just brilliant fun. Also very very easy to do.
Supreme and Ian Adair sold many wonderful things - so funny wands, giant combs and other things make up another sale.
KR made a fabulous Swingabingo jigsaw magic trick for 3-5yr olds. Superbly made out of wood - and there aren't many magic tricks for this age group! Involves a spinner that stops where you want it too, colours and simple animal jigsaws with 4 big pieces. This with a turn-em-round Destination Moon from Practical Magic and two egg bags (plus eggs) give you (or would give me) three major tricks that could last 20 minutes each. All with the routines and unused.
There are some Mark Leveridge items (Keyvolution is one) for sale - and also the amazing Funny Funnel. That trick really does take on so much extra fun - try it with a chain of children. Add the Disappearing jug and slush powder too and there's at least 20 minutes worth there.
The Card Duck is famous too. It actually (magically!) selects the very card chosen by your helper. The set for sale includes marked cards, force packs and so on. Also for sale are the Disappearing Hank and Vanishing Box.
Levitating glasses, silks, Eeny Meeny Miney and Mo - the funny rabbits that mess around. I can't remember what's in each pack - but definitely worth a look on Ebay with lots of pictures and full descriptions.
Bargains on Ebay to provide you with many separate shows. I'd buy them now, if I were you! Oh, I already did!
Associating with local magicians of note from the Hereford Magical Society and through them meeting luminaries like Paul Daniels and all the other big names around at the time, and big names in the magic world that the public were possibly less aware of - Ali Bongo for one - I soon got a collection of fabulous magic.
My god there's some clever people out there. The guy (Jupiter) who could shuffle a pack of cards in mid air - with one hand! He only had one arm anyway! The guy who could just wave a hand over a coin on the table and with no visible flexing (remember - there' a ring of clever magicians watching only inches away!) pick the coin up and vanish it.
However, over the years I have discovered that the clever dick stuff, or the really really clever stuff, or worst of all, the "I'm cleverer than you stuff" just doesn't suit my character. I'm more a stand-up comedian for kids and families - more like Terry Herbert - with a magic trick taking me through all the fun.
Hence some really cool stuff is for sale on Ebay this week. Just type in 'magic tricks' and you'll see collections of stuff for sale.
Stephen Tucker was one of my favourites - very funny, off the wall stuff for adults. His Cleudo is just brilliant fun. Also very very easy to do.
Supreme and Ian Adair sold many wonderful things - so funny wands, giant combs and other things make up another sale.
KR made a fabulous Swingabingo jigsaw magic trick for 3-5yr olds. Superbly made out of wood - and there aren't many magic tricks for this age group! Involves a spinner that stops where you want it too, colours and simple animal jigsaws with 4 big pieces. This with a turn-em-round Destination Moon from Practical Magic and two egg bags (plus eggs) give you (or would give me) three major tricks that could last 20 minutes each. All with the routines and unused.
There are some Mark Leveridge items (Keyvolution is one) for sale - and also the amazing Funny Funnel. That trick really does take on so much extra fun - try it with a chain of children. Add the Disappearing jug and slush powder too and there's at least 20 minutes worth there.
The Card Duck is famous too. It actually (magically!) selects the very card chosen by your helper. The set for sale includes marked cards, force packs and so on. Also for sale are the Disappearing Hank and Vanishing Box.
Levitating glasses, silks, Eeny Meeny Miney and Mo - the funny rabbits that mess around. I can't remember what's in each pack - but definitely worth a look on Ebay with lots of pictures and full descriptions.
Bargains on Ebay to provide you with many separate shows. I'd buy them now, if I were you! Oh, I already did!
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