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$155.00
Robin The Hood
Borrowed rings and antique coins are threaded onto leather restraints and tied around a sword. A cowbell is also threaded and secured. You place your hands around the entire ensemble while the ends of the restraints are held by audience members.
In a moment, the rings and coins are impossibly freed from the leather straps. The bell, still secured, rings as an alarm, warning a robbery has been committed. The audience demands, “More cowbell!”
The story goes like this: Robin Hood is a hero in English folklore, a highly skilled archer and outlaw. In particular, he is known for "stealing from the rich and giving to the poor," assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his "Merry Men”.
The Sheriff of Nottingham holds the task of capturing outlaws such as Robin Hood, to ensure the safety of trade routes through Sherwood Forest. In some stories, the Sheriff of Nottingham is portrayed as having a lecherous desire for Robin Hood's lady, Maid Marian.
In an attempt to capture Robin Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham placed a trap high in the trees. Upon a sword were draped and tied two straps of leather. Jewels and coins were laced through the straps and tied in a bundle. A cowbell was interwoven amongst the loot. If Robin Hood would dare attempt thievery, the bell would ring, alarming the sheriff's men who would capture Robin Hood and put an end to him.
As cunning as the sheriff was, Robin Hood was even more so!
You are provided with a replica of an old style sword. It includes a sheath to protect your sword and a cap to protect you. It measures 11” in length. You also receive a copper cowbell, 2 leather cords, 2 coins of old and of course the instructions. A great piece of close-up theater!
Extremely limited supply.
Note: This is a non-discountable item.
$47.50
Mojoe
In stock! From John Kennedy, one of the coolest tricks we have seen this year! It’s a perfect holiday gift!
Picture yourself in a coffee shop, relaxing with friends and sipping your favorite cup of coffee. You wait until the moment is just right for some Mojoe.
"Watch," you say as you hold the cup between your hands. All of a sudden you turn it upside down and crush it!
Total shock and fear ensue as everyone tries to escape the eruption of hot liquid. Moments later, in a stunned condition, they realize that the coffee has completely disappeared and that they have been very, very badly fooled!
With Mojoe you can make coffee vanish or even change into something else, like coffee beans! It works with paper cups (like Starbucks® coffee cups) and also ceramic coffee cups. Mojoe also works with different drinks like Coke®, milk, etc.
You will receive the revolutionary Mojoe gimmick along with a DVD video teaching John Kennedy's favorite vanishes and changes. BONUS: Gregory Wilson has some brilliant ideas with Mojoe.
It doesn't get any better than this!
A very funny visual gag. Why, the mere idea of it makes me laugh. “Magician At Work” What a hilarious concept! But, seriously.
These are high quality, lightweight, hi-impact plastic signs.
Bright yellow background with black lettering. The sign reads Caution - Magician at Work. It lets them know two things. That you are a magician. And, that you are at work.
Can be used with Velcro and attached to the front of a Pro Suitcase table.
Also can be wall mounted, or attached to the door of your magic room.
Check out the photo of Boston radio personality John Wallach making excellent use of the Caution Sign!
We bought ‘em all, so you will only find these cool signs here at Hank Lee’s Magic Factory, and not there.
Priced way too low!
$15.00
Ultracinese
Coming in stock this week!
Ultracinese is one of the most amazing PK effects ever.
Pick up a nut and bolt (both may be borrowed), thread the nut on the bolt, and upon your command, the nut slowly starts threading itself off of the bolt!
You can reverse directions upon your command and the nut can wind back up on the bolt.
You immediately give the nut and bolt (no switching) to the spectator to keep as a souvenir.
Now get this... no thread, no magnets, no reels, no rubber bands, nothing attached to the nut or bolt, nothing hidden in your hand, no switching, no kidding. Sounds too good to be true, sounds impossible, sounds like hype? It is not. It is Ultracinese created by Leonardo Milanesi with the support of the Netmagicas company. Ultracinese is one of those rare effects where the method will not disappoint but will inspire you and make you feel like you are doing real magic. You will even do this for your own amusement and amazement.
There are many other uses limited only by your imagination. Imagine having one card slowly crawl along in sympathy with another card. Imagine a deck of cards creeping out of it's case to be immediately examined
Includes the hand made gimmick that works on a simple AA battery (not included), thorough written instructions, and a bonus DVD giving handling details.
Note: This is a non-discountable item.
To see a Quicktime Demo of Ultracinese, Click Here
$249.95
Devious DVD Set - Michael Close
It has been a dozen years since Michael Close has released any material on DVD. His last collection – The Ultimate Workers – was lauded for both its quality of material and its thoroughness of instruction. These were the routines that defined the word “worker.”
Well, Michael is back, and his goal remains the same: to entertain and profoundly fool everyone he performs for, whether they are laymen or magicians. You’ll laugh, you’ll be amazed, and when you find out how these routines work you’ll say, “Man, that guy is devious.”
For the past decade, Michael has been living and working in Las Vegas, a town where a deck of cards is a commonplace object. On this two-disc DVD set, Michael focuses on card magic, with routines suitable for formal settings, strolling, casual performances, and those special times when you want to crush the brains of your magic buddies. As before, Michael’s explanations take you far beyond the “how” of each trick into discussions of the “why” of each routine. A large amount of supplemental information is also imparted.
$70.00
Genesis Vol. 1 – Andrei Jikh
Nearly 4 hours of training on 30+ moves.
After nearly a year of planning and production, here is the first installment in Andrei Jikh's highly anticipated three DVD anthology on the art of cardistry - Genesis.
Genesis is a project representing literally hundreds of hours of work and years of innovation on the part of one of the most influential names in the cardistry community today - Andrei Jikh.
The DVD series premieres with the long awaited release of Volume One. Shot in true high definition, Genesis features over 30 incredible moves - ranging from simple core techniques to more advanced concepts - taught in nearly four hours of detailed instruction by the man himself.
With detailed instruction throughout, Genesis features Dan and Dave and Alejandro Portela as special guests on this first volume.
Whether you are just starting out in cardistry - or looking to take your knowledge and skill to the next level, Genesis has something for everyone.
Note: This is a non-discountable item.
To see a Quicktime Demo of Genesis, Volume 1, Click Here
$34.95
Improved Deluxe Baby Gag - Devin Knight
Devin Knight has reworked the classic Baby Gag for today's audiences with new up to date topical gags and jokes. The routine also includes an optional kicker finish where an adult photo of the named person is removed from the envelope! EFFECT: A complete comedy routine. The performer says he wants to try some quick psychic experiments. He begins with a comedy number prediction, proving he thought of the same number the participant did (???). Next, he asks anyone to name a famous person. As a gag he removes a baby picture from the envelope claiming this is the person when he was a baby. This is where the normal gag ends, but there is much more in Devin's routine.
What follows is a non-stop laugh-packed routine using new lines and gags. You get more than seven new and topical gags. Two new sight gags are done with the baby picture that will bring the house down with laughter. AN OLD PROBLEM SOLVED: What happens if someone names, An Asian, a Hispanic or Native American? With this routine you are covered. If someone names Jackie Chan, you produce a photo that is funnier than the original Baby Gag. BONUS ROUTINE: Includes a sure-fire method where audience members call out names of famous people (no stooges) and one of these names is chosen. After doing the Baby Gag routine, for a climax, an actual adult photo of the named person is removed from the envelope. This is done with no pre-show work, and the full secret is included in this release.
Fully audience tested, with every gag and line a proven laugh-getter. Real full color photos are used. The Baby Gag cards are supplied on a high quality plastic photo-card stock. Designed to withstand years of performances. If the card gets dirty, wipe it off with a damp cloth. This was designed with the professional performer in mind.
Comes complete with a special manila envelope used for the comedy number prediction, 8.5" x 11" plastic photo-cards in full-color, including a gag photo of the performer when he was child, plus a comedy picture of your kids. Includes the complete performance script detailing every gag and punch line, plus additional jokes you can use in the routine.
Without a doubt, this is the finest version of the Baby Gag that has ever been released. Suitable for Magicians, MCs and Comedians.
$29.95
Measle Teasle Wand - Tommy James
If it’s laughs you’re looking for, Tommy James’ new Measle Teasle Wand will have them literally seeing spots!
Bring out your magic wand. Oh, no! It’s covered with white spots! Does it have the Measles? Or is it Spotted Fever?
No matter, you certainly cannot use a wand covered in spots. To magically remove the spots, you blow through the tube. The spots visually vanish from the wand!
Begin your next trick, and the spots come back. Of course, you don’t see them, but the kids do, and they are quick to let you know. The pandemonium begins! Finally, you see the spots. Thank goodness.
Blow through the wand again, and again the spots vanish. Begin waving the wand in the air and express how happy you are that the spots are gone. But, wait. As you wave the wand, the spots slowly reappear on the wand.
Once again the kids are shouting for you to look at the wand. Huh? What? Finally you see the spots again.
Maybe if everyone blows at the same time? Have all the kids blow, and the spots vanish!
Stare at the wand, anticipating the return of the spots. Of course, they don’t come back until you take your eyes off the wand!
A great running gag. The spots can return slowly or in a split second. The perfect “look-no-see prop for your kids’ show. It’ll have ‘em screaming!
15” Long. ¾” in diameter. Really well made.
This is a non-discountable item.
We want to thank Tommy James for giving us the exclusive on his Measle Teasle Wand. It means you will find it here at Hank Lee’s and only here. Not there.
To see a YouTube Demo of Measle Teasle Wand, Click Here
$39.95
Ghost Tag
Imagine a spooky card revelation inside a sealed photo key-tag! Peter Eggink's brand new effect can be examined and carried with you at all times! Effect:
A spectator freely selects a card from a shuffled deck and is asked to memorize it. Explain that you actually learned how to perform magic from your grandfather.
Pull out your keys and point out the photo frame key-tag with your grandfather's photo sealed inside.
In that specific photo, grandpa carries a playing card face down in his jacket pocket.
Explain that sometimes you still can communicate with your grandfather through magic. Visually and magically the face down card in the photo turns face up only to reveal the 4 of spades, the spectator's selection!
Right after the revelation of the card in the photo, the key-tag may be handed out for examination!
No funny moves or whatsoever! Ghost Tag is a unique effect and will fool everyone who sees it. Simply attach the Ghost Tag to your keys and you're always ready to freak them out!
Comes complete with custom handmade key-tag and everything else you'll need to perform this stunning effect. It even comes with different images to customize the key-tag to your own preferences! The full training DVD will guide you step by step on how to perform and customize your Ghost Tag. You'll love the clever concept!
Resets in seconds!
More outcomes possible!
Self-contained!
No switches!
Key-tag can be handed out for examination!
DVD and special hand crafted Key-tag
As introduced in Antinomy Magazine, it’s The Oops! Deck
A unique torn and restored card routine and much more. They will remember this one! Your spectator will be left with a signed and restored card unlike anything they have ever seen. Oops! is not limited to T&R effects. There are unlimited routine possibilities. Oops! cards will open up a whole new dimension in card magic.
Incredible, impossible, inspectable. Oops!
Effects include: Oops! - The classic torn and restored card effect with a twist by Michael Paul. Uses a single Oops! card. Your spectators will remember this one! MisMade - A card is selected at random by your spectator. The spectator folds the card into quarters, and the card is signed. After a moment of the card being held in the spectators' closed fist, it transforms into a "mismade" card, complete with spectator’s signature! 3Way Change - After a short explanation about card companies and mis-printed cards, you offer to provide an example. An entire deck is shown to be mis-printed, including the box. You correct the problem visually. A single card transforms to a normally printed card in your hands. Then the entire deck has been corrected. Finally the box has been corrected, too. All while the cards and box are sitting in full view!
To see a Quicktime Demo of The Oops Deck, Click Here
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Royal Command
Nick Langham's Royal Command is an easy to perform card rise that's like no other.
Your spectator creates an almost perfect poker hand in their mind (almost because they need a fifth card to complete it). They scan through the imaginary cards in their hand and for the first time name the missing card, suit and value (remember this hand only exists in their mind) You now draw attention to a deck which has been on full view throughout the performance. Four of the cards from their imaginary poker hand are removed from the deck and you ask your spectator to concentrate on the card that will complete their winning hand. The thought of card now eerily rises from the deck!
This is a sure-fire, commercial crowd pleaser!
Set includes gimmicks and a DVD with tips, presentations and bonus ideas. (Just add your own deck)
• Easy To Perform
• No Sleight of hand
• Instant Reset
• Quick to learn
• Gets amazing Reactions
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$32.50
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Three Card Joe
This could very well be the best purchase you make this year!
Close-up magicians become stage performers and stage performers will have a card routine that can be seen from the back of the room!
Why is this routine better than other "3 card" routines? Of all the Monte routines on the market, this will be the one you'll keep in your act because it's bigger, more professional and designed to "bring the house down."
This is not just a routine. The large cards are specially gimmicked. This is not a small close-up trick. It is a stage effect that plays as big as an illusion but much cheaper and easier to travel with. The props/cards are bigger than your head! Easy enough to handle for anyone.
The cards are long-lasting durable plastic made with the best screening process available. What separates this effect from so many other Three Card Monte effects (with all due respect to their creators) is that the ending doesn't lead to the conclusion that you've used gimmicked cards.
Three powerful segments of the routine validate your expertise as a skilled serious or comedy magician. You can play it either way. This is a professional effect for real-world workers. Audiences of all ages follow the routine from start to killer finish! No boring bits.
Perfect for trade shows, private shows, corporate events, fundraisers, cruise ships, comedy clubs, children's shows, close-up, stage, & TV because the cards are held in front of you!
Joe Monti takes you through the easy to learn method & demonstrates every move & nuance in detail on the enclosed DVDs. Theory included. This personal instruction alone is worth the price of the kit!
Can be used as an opener or closer. It’s that strong! This is solid time added to your act. Priceless!
Includes the Teaching DVD, TV performance DVD (unedited), and 3 large 12” x 8” specially-made durable plastic gimmicked cards.
Note: This is a non-discountable item.
"You can't do better than this routine direct from a professional's repertoire." - Jeff Hobson
"Practical. Simple, compelling plot. Clean handling and lots of surprises. What more do you want?" - John Carney
"Awesome & hysterical routine that plays really big. Everything I need." -- Bob Sheets
Penetrate borrowed and signed bills and move the spectator’s signature at will.
Imagine being able to penetrate two borrowed and signed bills!
Cool, right, but what if you could also move the spectator's signature from one bill to another? Even vanish the signed bill in full view, without going near the spectator! Then, ask the spectator to open her own wallet and find her own signed bill! This is a killer!
With contributions from Will Tsai and new rising star G., this concept has opened up possibilities that were previously only dreams!
To see a Quicktime Demo of Bill X Bill, Click Here
$25.00
Fourth Key Book Test
Have you ever dreamed of any of the following?
1. A book test that can fit in your pocket.
2. A book test which is fun to perform.
3. A book test that will allow you to describe so much more than a single word.
4. A book test that will enable you to describe an image in your spectators mind. Well dream no more! - The Fourth Key is the answer!
Based around a New Age book of love spells the Fourth Key allows your spectator to open the book at any page and memorize a very simple spell. With no fishing whatsoever you will be able to describe the spell in full glorious detail
You can use the Fourth Key as a stand alone book test, as part of a one-ahead routine or even to help you reveal the name of your spectator's first love.
The Fourth Key is the ideal way to inject a solid piece of mind reading into your close up or stage act and by its very nature takes a light-hearted approach to the sometimes boring revelations of the standard think of a word book test.
The Fourth Key is the ideal book test to carry and perform at all times, and will be a dream to perform at your upcoming Valentine's Day gigs.
Easy to perform, Learn in minutes, perform forever!
$41.00
Sound Reading Training CD - Will Brierly
For the first time ever, a complete system for learning "pencil reading," one of the great mentalism skills. Hand a pen and a piece of paper to a member of the audience. Ask them to write a word, number or name on the piece of paper. As they are writing, you instantly know what they have written. Your back is turned. You never see the paper. There are no peeks, no gimmicks, no sleights. You do this purely with your own skill.
How is it possible? Sound Reading! Sound Reading is the secret technique of listening to how a word or number sounds as it is being written, and instantly knowing what it is. This program will help you learn and practice the technique.
Once you have learned the technique, the possibilities are endless.
The Sound Reading Training CD offers two modes.
The Practice Mode in which you learn and practice “reading” the alphabet, numbers, common words and common names. Simply click on individual buttons to play the sound you want to hear. The more you hear the sounds, the better you get.
The Game Mode in which you get to test your skills on the categories you have learned in the Practice Mode. The higher your score, the better you are doing.
We cannot over-emphasize how valuable this technique is. Remember, it’s all you. There are no props or gimmicks. This put you as close to real mentalism as is humanly possible. Sound Reading Training CD works with either PC or Mac.
Note: This is a Hank Lee's Magic Factory exclusive, which means you will find it here, and never there.
$79.95
Little Man
Paul Harris, Rod Whitlock, and Mark Allen, with special thanks to Angelo Carbone, present Little Man! A lump of clay comes to life!
Bring out a small gift bag and pull out a standard container of kid's clay. Peel off the lid, pull out a lump of clay and let your audience freely squish, pull and play with it. Then, help the audience mold the clay into a little man (or woman!) The only reason you help is to insure that his little proportions are correct.
Your hands are always empty. There’s nothing inside the clay!
A spectator then takes a final bit of clay and shapes it into a tiny clay heart. She warms the heart in her hands... and for a moment... she thinks she might feel a tiny heart beat. She gently sticks the tiny clay heart onto Little Man's chest. You then stand the little guy on the flattened empty bag. Someone gently blows on his heart. A moment later, unbelievably, Little Man takes his first step!
He is moving forward and actually walking! One astonishing step at a time!
His entire clay body visibly turns and lurches forward with each dramatic step.
Not that you'd want to, but you could leave the room, go out for a burger and Little Man would keep on walking! And after about 6 or 7 steps, when Little Man finally stops, anyone can immediately squish him into a ball or tear him apart. There is nothing to find but a lump of clay!
* Incredibly easy.
* No switches, palming, steals, etc.
* Your hands are always empty.
* Empty bag and container can be freely handled by audience at end of effect.
* Completely self-contained. Nothing attached to you or your clothes.
* Perform completely surrounded in any lighting conditions.
* Re-sets in two to three minutes.
* Same lump of clay can be used over and over.
* Complete with DVD and extra clay.
This is a pre-order item. Note: This item is non-discountable. But, everyone who pre-orders Little Man will get, absolutely free, $100.00 in magic! A deal like this does not come along very often!
The final volume of Roberto Giobbi's acclaimed 'Light' trilogy. In it are taught 18 thoroughly astonishing tricks of professional quality, complete with performing psychology, presentations, valuable tips and insights, all of which contribute to making these sleightless effects into near miracles.
The tricks Giobbi has selected this time range from time-tested classics to little-known wonders by masters of the craft, including Larry Becker, Henry Christ, Aldo Colombini, Paul Curry, Alex Elmsley, Karl Fulves, Martin Gardner, Stewart James, Howard Adams, Richard Vollmer and more.
Also explained are simple methods for achieving false shuffles, deck switches and other techniques usually attainable only by demanding sleight-of-hand.
Roberto Giobbi is acknowledged worldwide as the finest living teacher of card magic. His Card College series is a best-seller in five languages, and Card College Lightest is the newest example of why he and his works are held in such high regard by magicians of all levels, from rank amateur to seasoned professional. If you have read his books, you will need no urging to buy Card College Lightest. If you have yet to encounter Roberto Giobbi, you will find Card College Lightest a delightful introduction.
Hardcover. 152 pages.
Ready to ship on February 8th; Preorder now at this very special price!
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Distortion
Distortion: A collaboration with ideas from Wayne Houchin, Michael Ammar, Kenneth Peh, and Jonathan Bayme.
A card is chosen. In this case, it's the Six of Diamonds. The Four of Diamonds is also used. You clearly place the Six of Diamonds in the spectator's closed hands (in a sandwich manner), holding on to the Four of Diamonds.
As you slowly shake the Four, the pips -- that is, the Diamonds -- are seen to visually multiply and move across the card to form the Six of Diamonds. The spectator opens their hands to find the Four of Diamonds, and all is handed out for complete examination.
Wayne Houchin guides you through each phase of the effect, teaching his original version utilizing the classic Moving Pips card (included). In addition, learn Michael Ammar’s "Visually Yours" -- the routine that started it all.
Taught in a high-resolution DVD format, you will learn every nuance of the effect.
There's a reason famed Japanese magician Cyril performed a variation of this effect on national television.
An invaluable tool for any performer. Whether you work the streets or not, you will become a better performer after watching Gazzo, both outdoors and indoors. Learn how to turn a few simple tricks into a show worthy of a standing ovation.
Gazzo, widely recognized as one of the greatest street performers in the world, gives you an in depth view into the noble, yet much maligned world of the street performer.
In a candid interview filled with insights, advice, suggestions and of course humor, Gazzo sheds light on the life of the street performer; the world's second oldest profession!
See Gazzo in action in his world famous, or should we say infamous, Street Show performed at NYC's famed South Street Seaport. Watch the master as he insults, prods, pushes and cajoles his audience with irreverent, sometimes caustic, often sarcastic, but mostly good-natured humor, to everyone's delight.
Learn from this guru of the streets how to draw an audience, how to keep them watching, how to get them to give you money and how to avoid mishaps while working the concrete jungle.
• Gazzo teaches his world famous version of "Three Card Monte"- great for any indoor parlor show
• Learn "A Gentleman's Game" a fun, easy & very good card con!
• A candid interview; Gazzo pulls no punches!
• Watch Gazzo's World Famous Street Show at the South Street Seaport in New York City
• Bonus: Hilarious clips of Gazzo having fun with his audience. His patter lines are priceless!
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