Card Dice

Hand-crafted by Michael Baker

Effect: Six cube dice are shown. They each have portions of playing cards on their faces. The dice are stacked so that they show a random display of those card parts. The stack can be shown on all sides. The faces are indeed scrambled with a variety of playing card parts depicted. The stack is then covered with a handkerchief.

Two playing cards are then selected from a deck and their faces kept unknown for the moment. Upon disclosing the stacked dice again, one side has transformed to match the first selected card. The stack is then covered again to accommodate the other selected card, and when revealed a second later, it shows a scrambled display of random card parts. This is an apparent failure on the part of the magician, but when the second selection is shown, it matches the scrambled card display perfectly! Magic with a comedy kicker!

Dice are 1 1/4 inches.

Box is beautifully finished in rich colors with wonderful Chinoiserie images in the style of Okito. Brass hardware. Boxes are lined with black velvet.

Comes with instructions, cover cloth, carry/display box, and of course, the dice! You supply a matching deck of Bicycle cards.

Only 3 sets available!

$175.00

Cork & Card Penetration

Solid Through Solid!

Simple props and a puzzling effect!

Three items are shown... a cork stopper, a playing card, and a small flat panel with a hole through the center. The panel is made in such a manner that it allows for passage of the cork through the hole, but also for the playing card crossways through the center. This is all demonstrated for the audience. In fact, all pieces may be thoroughly examined.

The cork is placed into the hole. In this position, it acts as a barrier, preventing the card from passing through. Yet, this is exactly what happens! The card is pushed all the way through the panel, apparently penetrating the cork and the space it occupies. This can be visibly seen from any angle.

Finally, the pieces are separated, and once again everything may be thoroughly examined.

Now, for the bonus...

This comes with a beautiful storage and display box, finished in Michael Baker's now classic detail with gorgeous, colorful printed decals. The box is lined with black velvet.

This entire set is a beautiful piece for your collection and one that you will have fun performing!

Sold out.

$165.00

Mini Block-O

Minature Miracle!!

Two decorative square tubes are stacked with a pane of Plexiglass between them. A small block is dropped in the top and it passes completely through the pane to the bottom!

Solid Through Solid!

Block is 1 1/8" square. Tubes are 1 1/2" x 2 5/8". Bright colors and custom printed decals decorate the props.

Included is a bonus, velvet-lined storage box, beautifully adorned with Chinoiserie images.

Comes with full illustrated instructions.

Cards are shown for size comparison only. Not included.

SOLD

$189.00

Stunningly beautiful!

Okito Tea Canister Mystery

This is one of my favorite projects to have made. It is my spin of a creation of the great Theodore Bamberg, known also as, Okito. A description of this effect may be found in �Okito on Magic�, as well as �Oriental Magic of the Bambergs�, �Illusion Builder to Fu Manchu�, and other books and videos by Dr. Robert Albo.

The trick is focused upon a magical transportation, but also finishes with a nice and sizable production.

The effect is as follows�

A decorative tea canister, approximately 8� high is shown. Various small items are borrowed from the audience, watches, keys, gloves, etc., and these are placed into the tea canister, as witnessing proof as to what is about to happen.

Also seen, are two tubes, each large enough to completely cover the tea canister. Their emptiness is demonstrated by passing the tea canister through each of them, as well as allowing a view through them.

The tea canister is covered with one of the tubes, while the other is set a short distance away. Upon command, the tea canister is suddenly seen in the previously empty tube. The canister is opened and the items inside are verified and given back to their owners.

To allay suspicion, the other tube is now lifted, and it is revealed to contain a turned Black Walnut pedestal with a glass fishbowl sitting atop. The fishbowl may contain water and a live goldfish, if so desired.

The tubes are again shown to be empty.

... a beautiful set!

Superior quality and craftsmanship! Tubes, canister and gimmick are metal. Pedestal is turned from Black Walnut. Beautiful oriental images give this set a true feel of class and excellence. All parts are precision fit for ease of working. All pieces nest for storage or travel.

Come with instructions and everything you need except water and a fish (if you so desire).

$700.00

Sold out. I plan to make some in the future.

Mini Square Circle

This is a well-known classic of magic! A decorative box and a colorful tube are shown individually empty and unprepared. They are assembled upon a base, the tube within the box. Immediately, a substantial production of silks is made.

This is the perfect size for smaller shows, or for the collector of mini magic. It takes up little room on the shelf, yet is sure to visually set itself apart as one of your most gorgeous pieces.

... a beautiful piece of magical apparatus! The scroll work alone is stunning!

Box and base are made from Baltic Birch, painted in black and gold with hand-made transfer decals in a beautiful Okito-style oriental design. The front grill is made from solid brass. Tube and gimmick are made from steel, perfectly weighted so as not to accidentally lift or tip over. Tube is painted yellow and gold with stunning full color accent decal transfers. Overall assembled height approximately 5.5 inches. Tube is approx. 4 inches high x 2.5 inches diameter. The black art is amazingly deceptive, even at close range!

Other small production items may be used at your chosing.

Sold out.

$300.00

Jumping Gems Ultimate Sets!!

A 5 rod set!

Jumping Gems is a classic effect created by Ken Allen.

The Basic Jumping Gems consists of two wooden rods. Suddenly a jewel appears on one of the sticks. This jewel jumps from stick to stick, becomes two, jumps from end to end, and finally changes color!

But, more! You get the basic Jumping Gems rods, plus a Flash Rod. This allows you to cause a rod with two jewels to suddenly become a line of jewels on both sides. Also included is the Rainbow Rod. This rod also has a line of jewels appear on it, but they are all different colors.

This Ultimate Set has the four rods described above, plus a color coordinated Hot Rod. Five rods total!

Hand-crafted in Walnut. All sets come with a felt carry pouch and complete instructions.

Limited supply.

Ultimate 5-rod Set

$50.00

Out of stock for now.

Stoplight Stick!

A unique and original paddle effect by Michael Baker.

This is a great trick for small kids. A wooden stick is shown to have a red jewel embedded on each side. Ask them what a red light means. They say, STOP! Suddenly, the jewel changes to green. Ask them what a green light means. They say, GO! Again, the jewel changes color, this time to yellow. The kids all say, SLOW DOWN!

Now ask them where you see these three lights, and they say, ON A TRAFFIC LIGHT!

Suddenly, there are now three jewels, red, yellow, and green on each side! A TRAFFIC LIGHT!

Quality workmanship, as with all our products. The Stoplight Stick is made to match our Walnut Hot Rod and our other paddle effects.

Comes with complete instructions.

$15.00

Out of stock.

Holiday Puzzle Cubes

Unique Magic!

A cabinet with doors front and back is shown, along with 9 cubes. The cubes have a variety of images on their sides. These are all partial images. It takes all nine blocks arranged properly to form a complete image, and six possible images can be made. The images are of various holidays:

Christmas

Easter

Independence Day

Halloween

Thanksgiving

St. Patrick's Day

Also shown are 6 tiles, each with one of the holiday images.

The blocks are stacked in a random order inside the cabinet, filling it completely. This is shown on all sides. The doors are closed.

...and now the magic!

The audience selects one of the holiday tiles.

The cabinet is opened and the cubes have magically arranged themselves to match the selcted holday!

It will work with any of the holidays!

Cubes are 3". Cabinet body and pedestal are made of Black Walnut with a beautiful Tung Oil finish. The doors are Baltic Birch, expertly painted and decaled. Cabinet is approximately 16" high x 10" wide. Decorative hardware is used throughout.

Hand-crafted by Michael Baker

This set is designed to resemble a fine toy that might have been found in a Victorian home of a well-to-do family. It makes a beautiful and interesting display for your magic collection, but may also be used as a decoration for any of the six holidays!

Sold

$895.00

DICE TRIO

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

This beautiful little piece is exquisitely adorned with full color image transfer decals featuring oriental designs, on a background of black. Simply striking in appearance!

Effect: Three 1.5" blocks (dice) are seen in a box barely large enough to contain them. Each block is a different color and design. One block is removed and the lid closed on the box. The single block is vanished and shown to have returned to the box.

Made in the finest old-world tradition, by a master craftsman. Fully functional, yet wonderful enough for your magic collection.

Comes with instructions.

$150.00

Sold out

Slow-Rising Die to Hat

This item has been in the works for a couple years. Finally with a look and mechanical design worthy of one of our pieces, this is being offered in a VERY limited number to the magic community.

A decorated block (die) is placed into a small cabinet. The front door of the cabinet is opened allowing a clear view of the block inside. A hat is placed mouth up atop the cabinet. While holding the cabinet (and hat) up in front of him, the magician commands the block to rise. Very visibly, the audience sees the block rising straight up, and it appears to be penetrating both the top of the cabinet and the hat. Once the block can no longer be seen in the cabinet, it is revealed that the block has indeed come to rest INSIDE the hat!

Magician has full control of the speed of the rising block.

Size: Approximately 5"x5"x5"... Block is 3".

... a beautiful prop!

Comes complete with detailed, illustrated instructions. You supply your own hat.

These have all sold!

$500.00

Break-Away Production Box

Hand-crafted by Michael Baker

Effect: A beautifully decorated box is shown on all sides. Holding the lid open, the bottom and back fall away to show the empty interior of the box. The performer pushes his arm through the open space to further prove it's emptiness. The box is reassembled and when next opened, a large production of silks, spring flowers, etc. is made.

Beautifully finished inside and out in rich colors with wonderful oriental images in the style of Okito. Box size is 9x7x5.5 inches. Nice large load capacity.

Comes with instructions. Supply your own spring flowers or silks.

Sold out!

$485.00

"Pocket" Classic # 2 - Carter's Rib-Off

Another pocket magic gem!

A matchbox is seen with a ribbon running through it. A spectator is invited to hold both ends of the ribbon, and a hanky is placed over the matchbox. The performer reaches up under, and in a mere second, comes back with the now free matchbox. Everything may be examined!

SOLID THROUGH SOLID!

Easy to do! Comes with instructions. You supply your own hanky.

Please note - Hazardous materials regulations do not allow us to ship mathces. Therefore, this effect will be sent with an empty box. You may fill it with any standard box-type mathces, once you have it.

In stock and available!

$15.00

New Item! First time openly offered!

The B-T-S Vanishing & Reappearing Block!

To those familiar, this is generally considered my flagship item.

The set combines the Len Sewell Block on Rod Appearance with the Baker-Tysl Block Vanish, a co-creation of magic collector Bob Tysl, and me. Up until now, these sets have only been made by commission. Only a few of the world's top magic builder's have made the Sewell effect, and even fewer have done it correctly or with any quality. Among them are John Gaughan and Eric Lewis. I was asked by Bob Tysl to tackle this project several years ago. Although the first couple sets achieved the standard of quality that we wanted, we hoped for a better block vanish to acccompany the set than what had previously been used. After a lot of R & D, we hit on the present block vanish.

The effect is as follows�

Two cabinets are seen. One cabinet resembles an oriental design pagoda. A door on the front opens to reveal a decorative block. The block is locked in the cabinet by a long rod that runs horizontally through both the cabinet and the block. The other cabinet is essentially a box with a lid atop a turned pedestal. There are large holes in the front and back of this cabinet allowing a view completely through the box.

The rod is removed so the block may also be removed from the cabinet. The block may be seen freely, and from any side. The rod is replaced through the empty cabinet, and the door closed.

The block is placed into the box atop the pedestal. It is clearly seen through the large holes. The lid is placed on and still, the block may be seen through the large holes. The lid is then removed for a second, rotated 90 degrees and placed on again. This time, All the large holes are blocked, so the block cannot be seen. Immediately, the lid is removed and the block has vanished! (You may also have the block change to a silk.)

The cabinet with the rod is opened and the block is seen inside the cabinet, THREADED ON THE ROD!!

The appearance is absolutely impossible.

This set is of the finest workmanship. You will not find one available that is better, or more beautiful. It takes a couple months to make one of these correctly.

All colors are coordinated in red, yellow, jade green, gold, and black. As with all products from The Magic Company, the decals are custom made.

The set comes with very detailed instructions and everything you need.

... a beautiful set!

This item has sold.

THE SAUSAGE FINGER ILLUSION

OUR HOTTEST SELLING ITEM!

Remember the old optical illusion in which the tips of your forefingers are held together, and by focusing your gaze to a distant point, a little two-ended "sausage finger" appears in between?

Michael Baker has created an amazing twist on that bit of optics with "The Sausage Finger Illusion"!

With you as the magician, you will now be able to make that optical illusion become a reality! While explaining the premise to your audience, the sausage finger can actually be seen by everyone... floating in space between the tips of your fingers!!!

Just as quickly as it appears, it vanishes into nothingness.............

This is funny, surprisingly unexpected, and very easy to do!!!

Among those who have already purchased this great little trick:

Geoff Williams

Jeff McBride ~ Bob Sheets

Danny Orleans ~ Dan Garrett

Marc DeSouza ~ Danny Hustle

Steve Spill ~ Steve Spangler

The Sausage Finger Illusion was featured in a Linking Ring One-Man Parade which won the Best of Year Award!!!

THE LAST ADVENTURE OF DIAMOND JACK

A story told with a deck of cards, but with some real magic moments!

Available and in-stock... $20.00

The Famous Five Card Trick!

Michael Baker's Version of The Homing Card

~POKER SIZE~

In-stock and ready to ship!

This follows the classic version. It begins with the display of five cards, supposedly all black spot cards. A red face card is discovered among the lot and disposed of. Proceeding with four cards, one mysteriously changes to a red card... possibly the original come back to haunt?

After once again disposing of the rogue red card, again, one of the three remaining black cards changes to red. The situation gets funnier and funnier, as the magician desperately tries to save himself and his dignity. The cards seem to have a mind of their own! This pattern continues until the performer is left with but one black card. It is displayed on both sides and suddenly, it too, has changed to a red card!

Michael Baker's version uses no gaffed or special cards. The cards are shown fronts and backs, several times throughout the routine.

Full, complete instructions and the cards included. In Poker size.

BACK AGAIN

An Impossible Transposition!

Available and in-stock... $10.00

AL BAKER'S NEWSPAPER TRICK

Torn and Restored Newspaper!

Only 2 left... CLOSE OUT PRICE!! $12.00

PANELLO!

Fun card revelation!

$25.00

sold out

Oriental Confetti to Silks

Styled after the famous Okito effect!

A beautifully decorated box filled with confetti along with a tall, open top canister are shown. A few handfuls of confetti are poured into the canister. Very quickly, the confetti changes to a HUGE load of silks.

Styled after the famous Okito Confetti to Silks, this features beautiful design and decal work in the same tradition.

Box is made from high quality Baltic Birch. The canister is made from 22 gauge steel. All necessary accessories included, except the load of silks. You supply your own silks. Other load items may be used, as well.

The fit of the gimmick and load chamber are amazing. I am very pleased with how this piece came out. I think it's the nicest set I've produced. All pieces fit inside the box for easy storage.

This is one of the fastest and easiest to perform transformations in magic. It is a very pretty presentation with colorful confetti.

Box measures 10.5" x 9.25" x 5.5". Canister is 9.25" x 3.75"

Load capacity is probably 80-85% of the size of the canister. That's a LOT of silks, or streamers, or flowers, or candy, or whatever you can fit inside!

Instructions included.

$475.00

sold

Small Simplex Card Frame

With Tree of Hearts addition

Nice hardwood-style frame!

A picture frame is completely taken apart and all parts shown. It is reassembled and a selected card appears in the frame. This also comes with an extra feature for producing the TREE OF HEARTS for a comical effect!

This is very easy to do, and it may be passed for examination when the trick is finished.

You may also easily customize this to use postcards, photographs, drawings, etc. Limited only by your imagination! This has a stand on the back for either horizontal or vertical display. Instructions included.

$22.00

Out of stock

Block Off Rod Penetration

Hand-crafted by Michael Baker. Only 2 were made!

A block with a hole is placed into a small open cabinet, also with corresponding holes. A rod is run through the entire outfit, trapping the block within the cabinet. Yet, the block is pulled free from the cabinet and returned again.

Easy to perform and very deceptive.

SOLD OUT

Oriental Locking Card Box

Hand-crafted by Michael Baker.

This is a locking model card box with oriental design.

You may cause cards to appear, disappear, change, restore, etc. Box will hold a full deck of cards.

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

Sold out.

The Wonderful Tea Chest Mystery - Oriental Nest of Boxes

A beautiful piece of magic apparatus that will become a feature in your show, and a prize among your collectibles!

This is one of only 4 sets made.

A borrowed ring, marked coin, etc. is vanished and found in the innermost of a nested set of four beautiful boxes.

Not only is this probably the most gorgeous set of boxes you've ever seen, detailed both inside and out, this set is probably one of the most efficient and practical sets ever made. While it should not be performed completely surrounded, the performing angles are MUCH better than many other sets, including the popular Berg style, Gerlitz's Butterfly Boxes, etc.

There are no bottomless boxes, and no separated pieces that must be joined or nested during the process. Issues that cause fumbling with other sets have been addressed, so the loading of the ring is fast and accurate.

The first three boxes have brass catches and satin ribbon ties attached to the box by special brass hardware made especially for these boxes. There are no loose ribbons to lose. The smallest box is locked with a small brass padlock and hasp. It has a ribbon attached to it that is used to lift the box fairly from the box it is in. The spectator may unlock this box.

Each box has a different color combination, and image transfers have been specially designed and applied for a stunning appearance. This set is truly a work of art.

Included are complete instructions and a gimmicked satin brocade cloth for vanishing the ring. Also included is a duplicate ring that may be used for rehearsal.

This will be a rare and desirable set.

These have all sold out.

Mini Mandarin Production Box

Perfect stage production in a smaller size!

A small oriental box is shown. The doors on the top and front are both opened, revealing an empty interior. The box is closed, and from it are produced several silks, or other small items.

This is a classic mirror production box, made in a beautiful oriental pagoda design. Interior of box measures 3x3x3.5 inches. The ornate base and pagoda top adds a little more in height and width.

Instructions included! Supply your own production items.

Sold!

Zig Zag Deck

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

This is a beautiful little piece, handcrafted by Michael Baker from The Magic Company!

A miniature version of the popular stage illusion! A deck of cards is fanned or ribbon spread for display before placing them into the small Walnut cabinet. Two cards from the deck are used as blades to trisect the deck. The center section is then pushed completely to one side. It may be viewed from any angle in the zig zagged state, defying any explanation! The deck is later restored to its original condition.

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

Sold out.

Oriental Tea Chest Rising Cards

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

This is a beautiful little piece, handcrafted by Michael Baker from The Magic Company!

A card is freely selected and returned to the deck. The deck is placed into the Tea Chest and the lid closed. Momentarily, the lid begins to open and the selected card rises up. You may have several cards selected, and as the first card is removed, they will all rise, one after the other.

This is beautifully designed with colorful graphics. The mechanics are surefire, and easy to operate. Any deck may be used, there is no force, and the card(s) may even be signed, if you wish. Comes with full instructions. You supply your own deck.

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

Sold!

Oriental Silk Cabby

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

A highly versatile prop for silk magic! You can produce, vanish, or change silks. Can be used with effects such as 20th Century silks, Sympathetic silks, Blendo, and many others.

Smooth, easy operation, and beautifully decorated.

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

Sold out for now!

Exotic Wood Large Drawer Cabinet

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

One of a kind!!

Wow! What a nice piece this is!! Hand-crafted from Exotic Makore (African Cherry), and finished with hand-rubbed Tung Oil, this is a true combination of art and magic!! The box is large, approximately 12x7x6 inches. It features ornamental feet, quite different than any other drawer box you are likely to find, and a handsome antique brass handle.

The mechanism is smooth and reliable, including a magnetic lock that insures the insert does not accidentally separate from the drawer at the wrong time, but easily releases when you want it to. There is also an inside cleat that prevents the drawer from accidentally being pulled completely out of the cabinet. This is a table, or desk top accessory with a huge load capacity. Can be used at close range, and can be seen in the largest of theaters!

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

SOLD

DIE BOX

Handcrafted by Michael Baker of The Magic Company

Black Die Box!!

Unique item. Only one available.

This is a really pretty Die Box, handcrafted by Michael Baker from The Magic Company!

This is the classic Sliding Die Box, black lacquer with gold trim and brass hardware. The gold pinstriping is part of the paint job, and not stuck-on tape. It is on all the doors, the sides and the back. A large three inch red die placed into the box vanishes after a bit of by-play with the audience. It reappears in a hat, bag, or another box.

This Die Box has two doors on top, and two in front. This is the single door style, without the die fake built into the door. The sliding sound and click is loud and clear.

As with all handcrafted products from The Magic Company, this is a piece that you will be proud to use, and display among your finer collectibles.

SOLD!