Top Secret Magic - General Magic... Close-Up/Stage?

On this page you will find magic that doesn't quite fall in the category of specifically Stage or Close up but could be used for both!

The magician explains to the audience that the Rubik's cube is a very difficult puzzle. After repeated attempts at solving it, the best the magician is able to come up with is a solid row of white squares.

Suddenly, the magician throws the cube into the air. When he catches it, he shows the audience that the Rubik's cube has been completely solved and gives out the cube for examination!

Comes complete with Rubik's cube, special gimmick, and instructions detailing how to perform this outstanding illusion!

Now you too can perform this beautiful and visual stunner exactly as it has been shown on television - right from the Doug Henning special in the early eighties to more recent magic specials.

The magician cleanly displays a thoroughly mixed Rubik's Cube puzzle on all six sides. There is no question that puzzle is completely mixed. The cube is tossed into the air and INSTANTLY (and visibly), the puzzle solves itself! Once again, the cube is shown all around and in a matter of seconds, right in front of the watchful eyes of your audience, you have reset trick ready for your next performance!

This visual stunner can be performed up close for one person or on stage for 1,000.

Comes complete with a specially doctored genuine Rubik's Cube puzzle, a display stand, and detailed, illustrated instructions.

There are four hand turned wooden discs, one has a polished aluminium spike, the remaining three are blank. Each disc has a distinct 'Pyrography' detail on it's outer rim, not only adding to the beauty and appearance of the prop, but this system also conceals the method of 'sighting' and detecting the disc with the spike 'in performance'. Included are four numbered cards, a "Smash & Stab" sign and a wooden plinth, wallet and polystyrene Cups along with Wayne's routine and performance notes. Once again you have all the comedy and fun that it's creator is noted for.

Ideal for Close Up, Stage and Cabaret. Hand crafted in selected quality hard woods. A versatile Magic prop which can be played for comedy or high drama, whichever way you choose you will leave your audiences 'Spellbound'!

This is an incredibly powerfull Mini Illusion! I often use this to close my act (although my presentation is different - I use a blindfold and use it as a "Russian Roulette" Routine. This really does keep them on the edge of their seats! My wife knows how its done and she still hates me doing it!!! If you want something special that takes up almost no room in the bag then this is a definate must! "M"

Shattered - Scott Alexander - (UK Exclusive)

This is probably the ultimate solution to the "Russian Roulette" theme.

The magician shows a beer bottle and loudly breaks it with a hammer. The broken bottle is placed on a wooden stand and covered with a paper bag. Three identical empty bags are added to the first bag, and they are shuffled around. At this point in the routine, neither the audience or the performer exactly know where the broken bottle is. The performer may be blindfolded as well.

The magician asks the audience for their assistance. In other words, the audience will tell the performer where to slam his hand so that he will not get cut by the glass. Very dangerous indeed! The audience is finally successful as the only remaining bag contains the broken bottle.

Included with this effect are: Special gimmicks, 4 Wooden blocks, Hammer, 24 Paper Bags - #4, Full Instructions by Scott Alexander

Price: £175

Jumbo Cubio

A multi colored Cube is threaded on a cord.

It slides freely up and down on the cord. Yet whenever the performer wishes, he can make the cube freeze at any spot.

A spectator cannot repeat what the magician does.

The cube measures about 2 inches square and is multicolored.

Price: £8

Original Kaps Smoking Thumb Gimmick & routine

Here is a complete routine by Pat Page together with the top secret professional gimmick which is hand-made using brass and teflon.

The Smoking Thumb effect is one of the most magical feats possible. Made famous by Laurel and Hardy, Ade Duval and the incomparable Fred Kaps it has become one of the most sought after secrets of the stage performer. At last we are able to offer a professional gimmick (identical to the one used by Fred Kaps) which makes this unusual routine possible. Imagine reaching into the air, forming your hand into a pipe, your thumb protuding upward like a stem, and being able to create clouds of smoke at will, just as if you were smoking your thumb. This well-made gimmick, together with Pat Page's excellent routined instructions will help you to do just that. The effect is always under your control and may be used at any point in the act. No chemicals are involved and it is not technically difficult to do but it does require proper presentation. With some hard work on your part this could be the feature item in your act. If you have ever seen Fred Kaps live or on video performing this amazing effect you will know how powerful and baffling it can be.

Price £28

Inviso Torch - Jim Pace

The Original Flames From Fingertips Is Once Again Available!

At anytime during your close-up or stand-up performance, the magician suddenly produces a large flame at his fingertips, then immediately shows his hands to be completely empty!

Both Hands Are Empty At The Ending. Use Together With A Production, Vanish,etc.

NOTE: This product is intended for professionals to use at their own risk. The manufacturer and resellers assume no liability for hazards inherent in the use of this device. NOT FOR SALE TO MINORS.

See our accessories page for other fire effects

Price: £27

The Silent Treatment - Jon Allen

Without saying a word, you bring out a set of boards. Each one has something written on it which you show instead of talking. Someone is asked to think of a playing card. After some entertaining yet silent by-play, you reveal one of the most startling conclusions…

Employing a rarely used premise in magic, The Silent Treatment is an extraordinary routine that will intrigue and draw in your audience right from the very first moment, then leave them gasping at one of the most surprising and stunning revelations in magic.

The Silent Treatment can be carried in a jacket pocket, is fully self-contained and can be performed at a moment’s notice. Ideal for close-up, table magic, walk around and stand-up presentations, The Silent Treatment is unlike any other routine you may perform. Easy to do, easy to understand and yet it delivers a truly magical and mind-boggling finale… all without saying a word!

The Silent Treatment is made from high quality, hard wearing materials to ensure that you will be performing this for a long time to come…

"Jon Allen has put together a professional-caliber routine - a perfect opener - that combines novelty, charm, humor and magic. As an added bonus, it is cannily idiot-proof." - David Regal

“A stunning piece of magic and theatre, brilliantly constructed from beginning to end.” - Richard Sanders

"The Silent Treatment is a great opener. It is novel, clever, funny and a fooler. It's hard to beat a combination like that!" - Gene Anderson

Three different coloured pieces of rope are shown and openly tied together. Amazingly, the knots melt away, transforming the pieces into one long three-coloured Rainbow Rope! You finish clean and everything can be thoroughly examined!

Also included on the DVD is Daryl’s personal favorite routine where the ropes are counted one at a time and then tied together with two very special knots. The magician blows on the first knot, but it is the SECOND KNOT that drops off the rope! The magician then blows on the rope where the second knot used to be and the FIRST KNOT drops off! It’s an amazing (and hilarious) thing to see!

Rainbow Ropes - The Remix comes complete with an expertly manufactured set of ropes (longer, thicker and better quality than any others on the market), detailed written instructions and a performance/explanation DVD featuring numerous effect and handling variations.

This is the opener from Danny`s comedy mentalism act and it never fails to get huge laughs. It`s an update of the old baby gag but with a lot more laughs. You get everything you need, three full color predictions, envelope and most importantly, all the patter lines.

The Gypsy Thread is just as perfectly suited to a close-up show, television appearance or full illusion show. Thanks to advances in ultraviolet lighting, this trick can be performed in the largest theatrical venues and still be amazing. Learn the exact methods that Gary taught to Hans Klok, Alain Choquette, Kirby Van Burch, Steve Wyrick, Jean Boucher and other performers who have used this masterpiece to close their full evening stage shows!

This trick is FAR TOO GOOD! My wife and sales team here reckon I shouldn't be selling this as it has been the closing of my close up act for over 20 years and NEVER FAILS to get gasps of amasement.

The Sand frame is a classic prop, where a picture or card, magically appears in an empty photo frame. A mechanical prop, with nothing to add or steal away. This is a beautiful large gold colored photo frame, approximately 9.75" x 7.75" with a picture area of 6.75" x 4.75" . Can be used with jumbo playing cards, or any pictures of this size. Comes to you complete with instructions and many presentation ideas. Very nicely made.

A stunningly simple and devious manner of producing spring flowers at the fingertips. Only one flower is seen in the hand at any time yet many are produced without "steals" or other work. Finally, a flower V-I-S-I-B-L-Y changes colour right before the audience's eyes! This effect is pulled directly from Kenton's Act!

Kenton also gives ideas on an advanced routine using two gimmicks (you are supplied with two but only require one for the basic routine)

You receive two specially designed, flesh tone holders made of the same material as the Vernet Thumbtips. The holders are lightweight and noiseless, equipped with a special thumb moistening pad to make producing one flower at a time very easy. Includes two holders and 14 flowers.

Wonder Bubbles

The Magician shows a container of ordinary bubble fluid and begins blowing several bubbles into the air. He watches the bubbles floating, shows the spectators his empty hands (front and back- nothing up his sleeve!) Magically he snags a bubble out of the air, intact, and drops it onto the table. The bubble is turned instantly into a glass ball! Very easy to perform- this is amazing visual magic!

The prop of 1001 uses, limited only by your imagination. Morrissey Magic's chick pans are beautiful pieces of magical equipment you will be proud to own and use. You can use it as part of a childrens "Baking a cake routine" Or a simple Production.... Eg. A match is dropped into the pan and it immediately bursts into flames. The cover is placed in position to put out the flame and when it's removed the pan contains either a live chick, small animal, popcorn, candy, rubber chicken or a cake which entirely fills the pan... With this double load pan you can then replace the lid and have a second production!!! Of course you don't have to use the second production if you so wish! Highly polished aluminum with three rubber supports, Lightweight but sturdy, Quick action release.

It has taken a long time...But finally I have tracked down two styles of Himber rings that I consider to be best available today!

A beautiful signet ring is used to link several borrowed rings in a mysterious and magical fashion. Presently being performed by some of the world's greatest magicians. The effect is stunning and impossible.

This is the classic style mens Signet ring made by Bruce Kalver. His design has been copied but not equalled. This ring is 14kt. gold plated; complete with detailed instructions.

There have been many Wedding bands style rings available of late... Many looking rather dubious... But finally this one form "Forster Magic" has emerged. It has engravings that for once look like they belong there! I even had to read the instructions to open this one! Although as used in the classic style routine it is never actully handled by the spectator, this one could withstand examination the opening is so well disquised!

Personally I believe there is only one Egg Bag worth using... This is of course it! The "Malini" Egg Bag. Just incase you have been hidden in a black hole for the last 100 years and have no idea what an Egg Bag is... You show a small black bag about 8" square. Having shown it completely empty both inside and out the spectator double checks, looks and feels inside the bag... Definitely empty no question! The spectator reaches into the bag themselves and pulls out an EGG! (So that's why its called an Egg Bag! This version invented by Max Malini to answer the other question!). You take the egg place it back into the bag and make it vanish again. Once again to show the bag inside and out you can even screw up the bag completely, the spectator looks and feels inside the bag... Empty, Gone, Vamoosed!!! You give the bag to the spectator, they hold the bag and reach into it themselves, behold! An EGG! Finally of course the Egg completely disappears! There are many routine written for the Egg Bag possibly one of the best being the Ken Brooke routine described above. Ken used to sell the Malini Egg Bag himself so you know this has to be good!

Comes with Viking's detailed instructions. Bag measures 7 1/2" x 8 1/4"; Use your own egg.

Great for both Close up or Stage takes up no room but plays big... What more could you ask... My personal recommendation! (Guess what's in may act then!) - M

The Special Package Includes:

Custom Hobson Egg Bag - 2 Specially Designed Eggs - DVD Instructional Video - Personally Autographed Hobson Photo Card

Bonus - Private Access Website to View Additional Egg Bag Instruction and Jeff Hobson's LIVE Performance Video of the HOBSON Egg Bag!

An excellent gag item for magicians, MCs, or anyone wishing to show off a novel prop.

Looks like a regular light bulb, but you can make it light up in your hands whenever you wish.

This model uses a glass bulb and gives a brighter diffused glow enabling you to present this under normal light conditions, and not just in a dimly lit room. Can be used in your hand, mouth or even ear!

With this set of thimbles, you can perform multiplications, vanishes, color changes, penetrations and multi-colored productions! The Vernet Magic Thimbles are specially designed and each consist of pairs nested into each other. With this set you can perform all of the classic thimble routines and more.

You can perform multiplications, vanishes and penetrations. The Silver Magic Thimbles are specially designed and consist of pairs of thimbles nested inside each other. Great for the classic Thimble effects or your own routines

I have to admit when I saw these I thought they were a little small! But a local magician has just come and bought 2 sets because Joe Mogar has searched high and low to find the perfect thimbles for some amazing new moves! See the Thimble Dexterity DVD by Joe Mogar here

Each one featuring a perfectly machined matching shell - each thimble splits into two!

The four thimbles come is a beautifully made wooden display case to protect them in transit.

Grusome... A long needle is displayed and is then pushed right through the magcians forearm. The needle is pushed back and forth the spectator can actually see the needle piercing the arm! Blood starts to emerge from the wound... You remove the needle and proceed to wipe your arm. The wound mysteriously heals itself! Great for Street magic performers. Made famous by Harry Anderson. Dave Powell's Needle Through Arm comes complete with a high quality stainless steel needle, properly constructed for maximum effect, blood and instructions. The bulb is top quality vinyl for a long life. Looks real but is 100% safe.

This eight phase ring and rope routine comes complete with 5" ring, rope, and a complete, well written, 12 page 8 1/2" x 11" illustrated manual. It is amazing what can be done with so little. Aldo Colombini's Still Ringing is an awesome new ring and rope routine perfect for stage, walk-around and close-up!

"I'm very excited about this routine for a number of reasons. As you will see, each phase blends into the next smoothly with an economy of moves that should appeal to every performer. Because of this, it can be done silently (set to music) or you can write a script with appropriate patter. It lends itself easily to both comic and serious presentations. It is a very versatile routine, because it can be done close-up, in walk-around situations or even used in parlor or stage performances. Finally, it is not difficult to do. Once understood, the moves are very easy." -Aldo Colombini.

Here is a complete routine of baffling penetrations using nothing more than a length of rope and one ring. Ring and rope penetrations are intriguing and entertaining to watch. They are also easy to carry around, taking up hardly any room in your bag, which makes this a valuable effect to keep on hand for an emergency as well as for your regular act. This routine is comprised of five different effects: 1) A knot appears on the rope; 2) A loop penetration; 3) An almost visible melt-through; 4) A ring is placed onto a rope which has a knot tied in it. Suddenly, the ring appears tied inside the knot; 5) The rope is twirled in the air and a knot is tied around the ring. The ring is removed leaving the knot on the rope! Fantastic Close-Up, Parlor And Walk-Around Piece Of Magic! Complete with routine, ring and of course the rope!

The Ultimate Bill to Marker - Antonio Romero

Possibly the nicest version of the "Note in ???" that I have seen. Imagine if you will... Borrowing a note (any note) giving the spectator a marker to mark their note. Taking the note and making it vanish... the spectator opens up the marker and inside is now "THEIR SIGNED NOTE!" Well imagine no more you can now do just that!

You receive two EDDING 500 markers. Both look identical, But one of them is absolutely normal, while the other is gimmicked (and a state-of-the-art gimmick at that!). Illustrated instructions are of course included. With out doubt the Ultimate Bill to Marker Perfect for Close up or Parlor. Works with any bill.

The Magician enters the stage holding two silk handkerchiefs, one in each hand. He displays each of the silks, showing they conceal nothing... Or so it seems. In a flash, a full bottle of wine or champagne appears between the silks! His hands are empty and everything may be immediately handed out for complete examination. Comes with the very ingenious new gimmick, silk handkerchiefs and instructions.

The Impossible Dream...The Impossible Nightmare
This FISM award winner is available again!
The magician asks a spectator to cut three 4-foot lengths of rope from an ordinary hank of rope. Two audience volunteers handle the ropes several times, thus assuring the audience that the three ropes ae just what they appear to be.Yes, unmistakably ordinary, separate, and of equal length. The magician then performs some initial basic magic with the three ropes.

Suddenly the three ropes become transformed to three unequal ropes. The magician then explains that he only made the ropes appear to be unequal. He lets the audience in on the simple 'secret' (don't worry, no real secrets are actually exposed). No sooner does the audience finish chuckling at how easily it had been deceived, than the ropes are shown to be actually unequal. Yes, unmistakably separate and unequal.

Just as the audience gets over this shock, the three ropes suddenly become equal once again. Yes, unmistakably separate and equal. The routine has come full circle, and after performing some more magic with the same three ropes, the magician hands them out as souvenirs for examination.

Straight from the professional repertoire of Canada’s magicians, comes an astonishing rope routine, framed by the classic "Professor’s Nightmare", and developed over the years by regular use and refinement! Three Ropes and a Baby is extraordinary magic, featuring 6 stunning visual phases and the diabolical techniques you need to accomplish them! You will learn... •The See-Saw Switch •The Unhook Move •The End Exchange •Ends Across •Static Cling •Center Piece •The Loop Move •AND MUCH MORE!

The routine....The magician begins with three different-size pieces of rope, and stretches them into three equal pieces.
Then, in an effort to make things easier to follow, he gets rid of one piece, leaving him with two equal pieces.
Suddenly, the two pieces fuse into one long piece of rope, and things start to get strange.
He holds both ends of the rope in one hand, and the middle in the other. With a gentle shake, one end vanishes and appears in the middle! Another shake, and the other end vanishes, travelling to meet the first, as the middle and ends change places in a very bizarre manner!
Again, in an effort to simplify things, the magician removes the ends, dropping them into his pocket, and leaving him with an endless loop of rope.
Fearing that this might actually lead to confusion, he replaces the ends, then fuses them together, leaving him with an endless loop once more!
He retrieves an extra pair of ends from his pocket and tosses them onto the loop, thus breaking the circle.
Suddenly, on a whim, he removes the middle of the rope, but, thinking better of it, tosses it back on.
Finally, he splits the rope back into two equal pieces, then retrieves the third equal piece.
With a gentle shake, they all become three different sizes, leaving the ropes, and the magician, exactly as they began!

If you are looking for a way to turn your Professor’s Nightmare routine into a real show-stopper, then look no further! Comes complete with The Camirand Academy’s own trick, supple, gleaming white Elite Magician’s Rope, and a 36 page instruction booklet, written by David Archer, with over 100 photographs detailing every move!

Splash-Bottle - Damien Vappereau and Jean-Mark Sinclaire

At anytime in his performance, the magician blows up a balloon, which he freely shows to the audience from all sides. He then removes a knife, and pops the balloon, when a full bottle of champagne appears!

This utility holdout device can be used to produce a large variety of bottles, ranging from large champagne bottles to smaller beer or soda bottles. Use it on stage and close-up!

A timeless classic of magic. One ball one cup, the ball vanishes, appears, reappears, penetrates and changes ending with a load as big as the cup. All this with out difficult sleight of hand.

This hand spun, highly polished metal cup has the gimmick spun in to defy the closest examination. It is sturdy, dependable and beautiful. A lifetime of use guaranteed! You receive along with the cup a set of hand knit balls and a drawstring carrying case that doubles as a close up pad. This is a must have.

Available in Copper or Aluminium and in Large (Hold a tennis ball sized final load)or Small (Squash ball sized final load)

A great table hopping effect that can fill a stage. A banknote, £5-50 (depending on the audiences you work for), or even a large value cheque, is securely locked into a clear plastic frame with the "WONDERLOCK". The lock will only open with one of the five keys supplied. This can be demonstrated before snapping the lock shut if required. Four audience members are asked to chose one of the five keys, the remaining key is for the Magician (that's you). Each of the audience memebers in turn tries their key in the lock. AT ANY TIME they can change their key with the magicians key Even so, after all the audience’s keys have been tried and will not open the lock, the magician’s key WILL OPEN IT!

Master Locksmith Mick Hanzlik has created what has become the ultimate lock and key effect. WONDERLOCK is a precision piece of engineering; The WONDERLOCK kit comes complete with WONDERLOCK, plexiglas frame, five keys and full instructions.

Yes the very same trick as used by John Lennahan on 'Stuff The White Rabbit'. A Banana keeps reappearing at your finger tips, no sooner do you remove it, then it is replaced by another one, ad infinitum. You can place them in a bag and have them all disappear at the end of the routine. A wonderful compere item or "running gag" great for the children's entertainer, in fact this could fit in anyone's act. So very easy to do be honest can you really afford not to have one ?

The Baby Banana Bonus is a supplemental routine designed to enhance the original Banana Trick. Baby Banana climax of having a "bunch" of miniature sponge bananas magically appear in the spectator's hand. This version incorporates a Dan Garrett brainstorm which makes it easier and more unexpected than all other similar routines. These fine miniature sponge bananas are made with the same individual care as the regular sponge bananas. They will add new laughs plus a magical new dimension to the Banana Trick.

The performer produces four golf balls, one by one. Each one is placed between the fingertips of the right hand. This seems like the end of the effect, but a surprise awaits the audience with the production of a giant golf ball!

With golf being one of the world's most popular sports, you cannot find a more commercial routine than this. The addition of one of these routines to your repertoire will create an instant connection with your audience.

This set includes 4 white sponge golf balls, one yellow sponge golf ball, one giant white sponge golf ball, and photo-illustrated instructions for 3 routines! These are not made from the regular goshman sponge, these are slighty harder and look like a golf ball rather than a white sponge ball!

A ring,Watch or other item of value is vanished by your favorite method... A spectator examines a samll bow aprox 3.5" x 4.5" x 3.5" locked with a small padlock. When opened inside is another smaller box... Inside this of course is the vanished object.

This little ball is a killer trick to carry in your pocket wherever you go because it's so small and unassuming. Check out what you can do. "Have you ever heard of planned obsolescence? That's where manufacturers deliberately make products that have a limited life span so that you have to go out and buy another one like light bulbs, panty hose and tires." "For example," you say as you bounce the ball, "there's only 100 bounces per ball. And since I was bouncing with it last night, there's only three bounces left. Look, there's 98 (bounce it once), 99 (bounce it again) and 100 (one final bounce). Now there's nothing left. Go ahead, you try." Hand the ball to a spectator and have them bounce it. It thuds on the floor like a ripe tomato, remaining motionless. "See what I mean," you continue. "These companies are smart. Now you gotta go out and buy a new one. I mean, what are you gonna do with a bounce less ball?" This hilarious trick. (Pssst! No you don't need a new ball every time you do it.).

Used by the late Eric Mason it became one of his most solid reputation makers! Long unavailable due to the technical demands and quality manufacturing standards, Martin Breese has found a craftsman capable of producing a limited edition of this outstanding effect!

At any time, YES... ANY TIME during the act, the performer borrows a burning cigarette, which he asks the owner to sign or mark with a ballpoint pen. The cigarette, while still burning, is placed in the performer's hand and instantly vanishes! After some comedy byplay about cigarette smoking being unhealthy and the performer obviously doing the lender a favour, the magician points some distance away to a bottle inside which rests a beautiful Silver tube. The spectator is asked retrieve the bottle and hand it to the performer. The Silver tube is tipped out and attention is drawn to a fine hairline crack around its centre. The spectator is asked to unscrew the tube this takes some time, and when the tube is eventually opened, he finds inside and removes his own signed cigarette! Everything may be examined!

If you prefer not to use a cigarette the effect may be performed using a signed and rolled up bank note

These are unfortunately in very limited supply . Comes complete with the Silver Retriever, secret gimmick, and fully detailed manuscript written by Martin Breese.

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