Regardless, the kit offers a good set of beginner's tricks, many of which Royal (part of Fun, Inc.) sells separately. And the kit is a great deal at around 20 dollars.
Tricks of the Trade?
Magic set standards in the kit include: the ball and vase, spiked coin and prayer vase. The routine that’s taught for the set of cups and balls goes beyond that of a typical beginner’s routine and teaches some fundamental sleight of hand.Other well known beginner's tricks include: a coin bank, where a coin vanishes from a box; coil and ring; a coin tray, where coins multiply as they’re poured from a tray into a spectator’s hand; a paddle that causes a picture of a bunny to disappear and reappear and the Viz escape.
Tricky Business
There's a gimmick for an illusion that allows water to mysteriously remain inside of a glass as it's turned upside down. There are mind reading cards that allow you to figure out a number that a spectator has thought of. There's a good prediction trick that features great magicians from history that is based on a classic method.A variation on an old trick where a series of rings are released from a string has been cleverly converted into an effect with a Houdini padlock (made of cardboard).
The Kit
The main booklet also teaches simple tricks that use items found around the house along with variations on the use of some props. A second booklet explains an additional 50 easy tricks, which are standard beginner effects. Throughout, the documentation is well written and illustrated.For 20 dollars, you'll receive a lot of props and magic for your money. This is a set that I recommend.
This kit is available through Fun, Inc. and various online magic dealers.
