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We are so excited about taking delivery of these and I’ll certainly be keeping a Clarity Box   back for myself. The first consignment will consist of just 48 units and we expect to receive them sometime around the 23 rd of September. Because the numbers are so limited and the restocking process will be quite lengthy, we do strongly advise the you grab one from the first batch otherwise you may be in for a long wait. Watch the the demo       Click here to order The Clarity Box By David Regal    Kit contains: One custom-made Clarity Box , folded card gimmick, extra blank gimmick (for customization), art for design options, instructional DVD.   The Clarity Box is already be hailed by many as the "magic trick of the year" but we understand that you still might not be convinced - Well let’s just see what the experts have to say about the Clarity Box...... "David Regal’s Clarity Box is the most magical revelation of a playing c...

Within magic, there are lots of things to learn and buy, and all kinds of reasons for doing so.  Sometimes we want to add a new piece of magic to an act that makes us a living – other times, we might just REALLY want to know how a trick is done.  Both are good.   Often, finding out how a trick works leads to disappointment, on some level at least.  I often hear people talking about a trick that I love, and perhaps even do, by saying ‘well, it’s only rough and smooth’ or ‘it’s only a folding coin’ or whatever.  Most of the time, the methods just aren’t as clever as you think they are going to be.   Sometimes though, the method can be genius, and sometimes even the best part of the trick! Below are a list of my favourite ‘Gadgets and Gizmos’ from Dudethatscoolmagic.co.uk   Reality Twister http://www.dudethatscoolmagic.co.uk/acatalog/Reality-Twister-by-Paul-Harris-E943.html    When this trick first came out, it was packaged...

Hi Guy’s, It's been a busy weekend we’ve added a few new items to the site. We are often asked for card tricks suitable for beginners we’ll for just £2.50 125 Tricks with Cards booklet Royal Magic is an absolute bargain. Also, don’t forget Big Blind Media’s latest release: Ultimate Self Working Card Tricks Volume 2 ( Volume one was huge and volume 2 looks set to be the same). For the children's entertainer we’ve added a couple of classics Flowers From Empty Bag by Di Fatta and Surprising Dots by Di Fatta Magic and for the card collectors among you, check out the  Bicycle Moonshine Deck by Enigma Ltd , MMD Comic Deck #2 by Handlordz, LLC and MMD Midnight Edition Blood Spear Deck by Handlordz, LLC . We’re also delighted to have at last taken delivery of   a couple of great effects from Sanders FX, make sure you check them out these are TurboStick by Leo Smetsers /Richard Sanders and ACE by Richard Sanders pre sales for both have been huge so we expect t...

A disturbingly clean 4 card change that happens in the spectator's own hands!     The Effect: 2 jokers are cleanly placed into the spectator's hands and two jokers are placed into your hands, By simply touching your jokers to theirs, all cards change to aces. Ace combines easy sleight of hand with a devious gimmick. Ace is not a simple packet trick, it's a diabolical card change system that happens in the spectator's own hands. The DVD is jam packed with intense training for 6 powerful routines , ideas and concepts, plus all the inside information on how to turn this into a true miracle. In addition to the DVD training you will also receive the custom cards and gimmick.   Checkout the demo   ACE by Richard Sanders is available to purchase right now at Dude That's Cool Magic

I try not to use the word favourite, because I’m sure in a couple of weeks time my  list could be totally different.  But here are a bundle of tricks that I think sort of flew under the radar, and why I like them, and most of them are suitable for complete beginners , or those with just the smallest amount of experience. Kidz Kardz by Richard Pinner. This is a great trick, because the old Mental Photography / Svengali decks are great tricks, but rarely seen used in a professional capacity - a combination of their familiarity and availability to lay people as well as magicians. But Kids Kards is a great new innovation - a new presentation for a tried and tested method, which I think is always a winner.  It means you can very quickly put it into your set. The cards look great as well - normally with this kind of thing, I end up making the gimmicks myself to look more authentic, but with this one, it worked straight out of the box. Powerball 60 by Richar...

  Tiny Plunger by Jon Armstrong, Mathieu Bich and Garrett Thomas Question: What do you get when three of magic's most innovative creators put their heads together? Answer: A Tiny Plunger! This unsuspecting little prop becomes the feature of an amazing trick. The small plunger clings to a thought-of number of cards, finds a selection, and lots more! Based on a concept by Mathieu Bich, with additional ideas by Jon Armstrong and Garrett Thomas, Tiny Plunger is that rare prop that is at once funny, amazing, and memorable. Best of all, the routine is within the range of the beginner. Take the plunge, and perform Tiny Plunger!   Order Online at Dude That's Cool Magic   Tiny Plunger by Jon Armstrong, Mathieu Bich and Garrett Thomas  is available to order right now at Dude That's Cool Magic Shop

Electric Touch+ (Plus) DVD and Gimmick by Yigal Mesika  Electric Touch+ (Plus) by Yigal Mesika As performed on TV by top magicians from around the world: Criss Angel, Luis De Matos, Hiro Sakai and many more. Electric Touch Plus gives you the extraordinary ability to deliver an electrostatic shock that will not only surge through your fingertips, but through your entire body as well --- and that's just for starters! Watch your audience gasp in astonishment as you charge everyday objects like keys, coins, rings and spoons. They will actually see, hear, and feel the immense power at your command! When the original Electric Touch was announced, magicians and mentalists worldwide had just one question: "Is this really possible?" When they discovered the groundbreaking technology, they were amazed by its brilliance, practicality and versatility. Now, the international best seller is back and better than ever with new and improved technology. Here's your chance to b...

Quarter (or 10p coin) Through Soda Can  If you are looking for hard hitting in your face street magic , look no further..   Quarter (or 10p coin) Through Soda Can This effect can be performed anywhere, anytime, with no special props! Criss Angel demonstrates and teaches you the secrets to performing "Quarter Thru Soda Can", as seen on national television! Borrow a spectator's signed coin, ask for any can of beer or soda, then watch their reaction as their signed coin miraculously penetrates the sealed can! The spectator can even be the first to open the can! It's completely clean! Delve inside as Criss and creator Wayne Houchin demonstrate the play-by-play breakdown for you to perform the Quarter Thru Soda Can, plus bonus material, including an exclusive interview with Criss sharing his inner thoughts on magic, his career and TV series hosted by his close- friend/manager/magician Dave Baram.   ...

Practice is so important, and with the huge numbers of magicians that there are now as interest in our art increases, it is the one factor that can really separate the men from the boys, and you from your contemporaries.   First of all, do you practice already? If not, you are probably of the opinion that it is a chore, and something to be ideally avoided. In truth, there is a lot of satisfaction that comes from successful practice, especially when progress is visible.   At the risk of sounding like a geek, running through a trick that I love is a genuine pleasure, even just for myself. If the same is true for you, then you will actually enjoy the process of magic your magic look and feel smooth and professional.   If you don’t particularly enjoy practicing certain things like moves, then it’s easy enough to still do so. Simply sit yourself down in front of the TV, and practice with cards in hand. You will still need to look ...

This is probably the first problem a magician starting out has - what if someone knows your tricks? How do you prevent it, or handle it when it does happen? Well, first up, let’s just be clear. It happens to everybody, at some point. But here’s a check list to make sure it happens as little as possible, and when it does, to give it minimal importance. One - Are your tricks deceptive? There’s an old line about ‘there’s no bad tricks, only bad performers’. The truth is, there’s plenty of both. Not all tricks are created equal, and as a performer it’s up to you to pick the best ones for your own performing character. As a general rule, I like to avoid tricks where the first solution as spectator might come up with is the correct one. Like Linking Rings. Urg. So, are the tricks you are doing deceptive? Is there an obvious solution to them, and if so, what can you do to hide or conceal the secret more? There normally is, and if it’s not obvious, co...

It’s not often that I think of myself as an old-fashioned kind of guy, but in at least one sense, I am. Very. It all stems from my ability to keep a secret. These days, for a magician, this trait is rare. Keeping a secret is an unusual thing to do, as other guys concentrate a lot of effort on the complete opposite. Youtube videos are made with a performance so bad that no secret is protected, but just as common are videos of people simply revealing the methods - no attempt at performance. So, why is this bad? First of all, it is of course exposure. Now, I’m not one of those people that goes screaming to the magic circle when a maths trick appears on a cereal packet, but likewise, I believe it should be slightly harder for a spectator to uncover a method for a trick by simply typing it into a search engine. In the age of smart phones, I’ve had people google the tricks during the performance. This is obviously not a great situation. Secondly, (but probably of paramou...

This is, of all of the things that I will blog about, one of the most important to me, because a single piece of advice totally flipped my perspective, changed my magic for the better, and literally started a revolution for one. When I first started out (and if I am being honest, quite a few years after that) I thought of myself as a pretty good performer. I would do paid gigs, and the majority of the time, they would go very smoothly. Occasionally, there would be the odd spectator or two who didn’t like the magic, or ones that would grab props, or interfere and heckle generally. But hey, what’s a guy to do? Everyone gets guys like that right? But a funny line, to put them in their place, puts them straight. That’s what I’d been told. My job is to show people magic, and I’d do that, regardless of anything else. At the time, I thought like this. And now, here’s the piece of advice that blew my brain. It comes (like all good knowledge) f...

We've added a bunch of goodies to the site over the weekend:   iTwist by Skulkor (Black)  and iTwist by Skulkor (Black and White Combo Set) Imagine yourself borrowing an iPhone from anyone, twist it in half while the phone screen is still on, then Twist it back and restore the phone. And hand the phone back to its owner. You heard it right. It's a borrowed phone. Can't get crazier than this. Talk about performing organic miracle with everyday objects. Some may use a coin, some may use a dollar bill. Nothing, is like borrowing people's everyday phone and perform miracles. A modern twist from the legendary Paul Harris' Screw Deck. Many have had fun moving the phone logo around. How about REALLY screwing someone's phone? Borrow an iPhone and twist it. Change the physical structure of the entire phone! Now that's crazy! Cell phone has grown to be a very intimate and emotional attachment to almost everyone is this generation. There is just no bet...

One of the things I often get asked when lecturing or teaching a trick is “What happens if someone says ‘Can I examine it?’ or a similar question?” It’s a strange question because these days, lay people simply never ask me to examine the props I am using.  I like tricks that end clean, but even when I use them, and overtly offer the props out, people often refuse. And yet, it certainly wasn’t always like that - I definitely remember starting out, and lots of spectators were very ‘touchy-feely’ and often wanted to check out whatever I happened to be using. Coming to understand the change is difficult - there was certainly no sudden tip or secret that I could credit the change to - the shift was instead so gradual that I have no recollection of the actual process. So, to my mind, that means a combination of several things.  I’m going to take a look at three of them now. Confidence. This is the big one, and time really is the only thing that progresses it.  When ...