Todd’s Reviews
On Buying Magic Tricks
Ironically, although I run a magic shop that sells thousands of magic tricks, with several new ones coming out every week, I'm actually a strong advocate for the classics of magic. Call me an old fogey, but I know what works for me. This philosophy of magic comes...
Mouth Coils
I'm amazed at how much mileage (figuratively and literally!) I've gotten from mouth coils over the years. What a hoot! What a sensation! Eyes agog during the long drawn-out moments as a seemingly endless multi-coloured paper coil is pulled out of your mouth. Mouth...
Remaskable
Well, what else needs to be said? A friend asked me a couple of months ago if there were any Corona Virus tricks, and here's the first one, as far as I know. Force a card, and the name of the card appears on your mask. They come in three colour choices: white, gold or...
Scarne on Card Tricks
If you're looking to learn excellent card tricks that require no sleight of hand, this is your go-to book. It's an old one-- originally published 1950-- and Scarne shares 155 card tricks you can do with an ordinary deck of cards. Just have a peek at some of the great...
Magic Sword Illusion by Zanadu
A small metal sword passes through another metal sword. Totally examinable, and the spectator can do it themself and be none the wiser. This is a great pocket trick/puzzle, and what I really like about it is that you can make this thing do magic without even knowing...
Fiber Optics Extended by Richard Sanders (Discontinued)
If I had to recommend one routine to learn, this would be at the top of the heap. Talk about packs small plays big, you can carry this in your pockets and entertain 300 people with it! Conversely, it can be done close up for a couple of people. Plays well for young...