COMEDY MAGIC
FUNKEN RING (METAL HAND
SHAKER)
A neat little gimmick which operates with clockwork and a
flint. Wind up the spri
ng, remove the key, then grip the gimmick in the fingers
via the ring. Press a catch and a stream of sparks shoot out through the
gap in your fingers. Use it when you pick up the microphone or any
electrical apparatus. Do an impression of a fireater with a bad cough, or
an electrician in the toilet!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
PRICE £9.50 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
FRENCH ARM CHOPPER
Invented by U. F. Grant many years ago this has been
improved by Wilkie Dee to provide a very funny additional finale. A frame
is shown and a large blade is passed for examination. A spectator places
their hand into the hole in the frame and a carrot is placed in holes at either
side of the frame. A bag is fastened to the front of the frame. After
some by play the blade is dropped down onto the spectator’s hand and the HAND
IS SEEN TO DROP OFT INTO THE BAG. Yes, the REAL HAND drops down into the
bag. The carrots at either side have been chopped in half. The
performer now appears to have trouble pulling the blade back up, but when he
finally manages it the audience will scream with fear because the spectator’s
fingers are stuck to the blade. If the spectator has not fainted by now,
you manage to repair their hand and send them back to their seat in one
piece. This is a large well made prop which can be played for laughs or
seriously. Easy to work.
PRICE £98.00 PLUS £5.00 POST AND PACKING
FOO CAN
Here is a very versatile piece of equipment which can be
used for many tricks. It consists of a nicely chromed Milk Churn with a
handle. It uses the ‘unspillable inkwell’ principle so that any liquid
poured into the ca
n could be made to vanish. Alternatively, the can may
be shown empty by turning it upside down and rattling the wand inside it, then
a large quantity of liquid can immediately be produced. It can also be
used as the classic ‘Lota Vase’ being constantly shown empty but then producing
‘shot’ after shot of liquid. By using one of these you can apparently
pour water into a spectator’s ear at one side of his head then get him to tilt
his other ear into the can and produce the water from the other ear - the water
apparently having passed through his head. By using one of our FUNNELS you can
also create a terrific comedy routine, finally producing the water from the
spectator’s elbow or knee. This is a classic piece of apparatus which you
will enjoy using.
PRICE £29.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
COMEDY FUNNY FUNNEL
This chromed funnel can be used in many different
ways. Our new type design means that the funnel will VANISH and PRODUCE
LIQUID. It is built on the ‘unspillable inkwell’ type principle so that
liquid can be poured into the funnel and it apparently goes through the spout
and into an opaque beaker or down a person’s trousers, immediately the funnel
can be turned upside down to prove it is empty. By turning the spout slightly
the liquid can be reproduced from a person’s elbow etc. Our COMEDY
ROUTINE details how a the funnel is placed into a spectator’s trouser waist
band, they are asked t
o drop a coin into the funnel whilst being balanced on his
head. As he balances the coin you pour a glass of beer/pop into the
funnel and ‘down inside his trousers’. As he tries to drop the coin into
the funnel you pull the funnel out of his trousers and turn it upside
down. You apologise for cheating and point out you have also ‘drunk’ his
prize - the glass of beer/pop. Put the funnel under his elbow and pump
his arm to reproduce the beer/pop and present it to the spectator. You
can also present a funny routine called ‘Brainwashed’ or Water on the
Brain. You can present this with or without our FOO CAN advertised
elsewhere in this catalogue. This is a very versatile piece of apparatus
made in brass and chrome plated. THIS DESCRIPTION USES OUR SUPER FUNNEY
FUNNEL (this will vanish and reproduce liquid poured into it).
PRICE £25.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
WATER ON THE BRAIN
LAUGHS
GALORE
If you entertain children, Mums and Dads, Grans and Grandads or hardened
teenagers - this outfit will give you 10 minutes of side-splitting magical fun
of the highest quality.
THIS IS WHAT YOU DO:- Pour the contents of a bottle into a shown empty
can. Put a piece of thin card over the mouth of the can and then turn the
can upside down - keeping your hand on the card to prevent the water running
out. You then place the inverted can on the top of a spectator’s head ... that
gets a hell of a laugh before you even start.
Watch out:- He’s slowly sliding away the card from under the can - this you do,
and of course, with a situation like this they laugh even louder. There’s
this spectator with an inverted can of water balanced on his head ... he dare
not move for fear of getting a ducking. The reason for removing the card
from under the can is because the INSTRUCTIONS ARE WRITTEN ON IT. When
the card is read it says DO NOT REMOVE THIS CARD. Then you have a bright
idea. The water will be on the spectator’s brain, so if you pump his arm
it may drain the water off.
You now pick up an empty funnel. This is placed under the elbow of the
spectator and you begin to use his arm like a beer pump. As you pump away
LIQUID BEGINS TO POUR OUT OF THE FUNNEL FROM HIS ELBOW. The can is lifted
from his head - it is empty. But just a 
minute ... you look into the spectator’s ear and see that
some water is still left on his brain. You ask the spectator to tip his
ear into the can and shake his head slightly. After a short time he stops
and you now pour out some liquid from the can. Tell the spectator to
ensure he does not get water on the brain again he had better wear PUMPS.
You receive a chromed Foo Can and a chromed Funnel along with a full routine to
work this vary funny masterpiece. The routine is based on one which Ken
Brooke used to perform and is tried and tested.
PRICE £49.00 PLUS £4.00 POST AND PACKING
DIPPY DUCK
We now stock a fine model of this classic trick. But
DEREK LEVER has evolved a very funny routine with a SCREAMINGLY FUNNY FINALE
which we guarantee will bring the house down. The finale can be used for
both children and adults. For those who do not know the trick here is the
effect. The Duck is introduced and the performer demonstrates his skill
at ventriloquism (?). Then the Duck drinks a glass of milk and finally a
playing card is chosen and replaced back into the pack. The Duck (after
much comedy business), attempts to find the card. He does eventually, but
in the process creates gales of laughter and makes the magician look a complete
idiot. Dippy Duck has always been a good trick, but the finale of having
him find three chosen cards was an ANTI-CLIMAX since it lacked a good COMEDY
FINISH. Derek’s routine is the answer. The Duck may be purchased on
it’s own complete with the comedy routine and the special cards. If you
require the special tumbler for the Duck to drink the milk this costs extra.
PRICE £65.00 PLUS £4.00 POST AND
PACKING
MILK TUMBLER £6.00
WHAT'S NEXT
A jumbo card is shown to the audience. It has one
spot on one side and four spots on the other. It is shown again to have three
spots on one side and six on the reverse side! The magician proceeds to explain
to the audience how the trick is done and everyone thinks they understand -
that is until they find out that he has been fooling them. The real
surprise is at the finish, when eight spots are found on the reverse
side. The spots seem to appear out of thin air!
This trick used to be very expensive, because it was manufactured by
hand. Now with the help of modern machinery, our version is unbelievably
good value; and the appearance and working are as good as ever.
PRICE £25.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
GROWING TIE
Wearing an ordinary tie - or a “Four in Hand” as our
American friends have it, the performer appears to get a bit ‘het up’.
First he pushes his tie up ... then he gets hot under the collar and loosens
it. Later he realises it is untidy ... and adjusts it again, and to everyone's
astonishment it seems to be growing!
Yes, it actually grows about six inches every time he touches it.
The KNOT REMAINS TIED BUT THE ENDS STILL GROW DOWN, DOWN and DOWN!
Now it’s at his waist ... soon nearly to his knees, and finally nearly to his
ankles. The funny part is that everyone notices it except the
performer! The audience fairly hoot with laughter and after all this is
what you want, isn’t it?
Put on in a moment. No threads or suchlike to pull. Self
working. A marvel of simplicity ... and a genuine tailored tie.
PRICE £10.00 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
BREATH TEST
The ‘Breath Test’ is always topical and now you can produce
some really strong magic and obtain a big belly laugh with this neat close-up
effect. The principle is old but this new dressing will fool even the
knowing ones.
A stack of printed cards is shown, the face card depicts a breath-test
kit. A spectator is invited to place his signature on the face, card of
the stack. He is asked to breathe onto the breath-test kit picture, the
card is removed from the stack and placed face down on the table. After allowing
a few seconds for the result to develop, the spectator turns the card over and
now written across the breath tester is the word SLOSHED. The card bears
his signature. Very easy to perform, no moves of any kind.
PRICE £3.50 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
MYSTIC SPOON
The principle used is similar to the ‘Breath-Test trick',
but the effect is rather different. You outline how some people such as
Uri Geller are able to bend spoons at will. You offer to show them how
the heat from a person’s hand can cause a spoon to bend. A stack of
printed cards with normal straight spoon pictures on them is displayed. A
spectator signs the face card and it is removed from the stack and placed face
down on the table. The spectator instantly places his hand over the
card. When the card is turned over the spoon on the card is now
completely BENT and his signature is still on the card. Easy to do, no sleight
of hand.
PRICE £3.50 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
TRICKY TURVY BOTTLES
A “Do As I Do" effect with 2 bottles and 2
cylinders. The spectator follows your every move, but his bottle is
always upside down.
Easy to do with the special apparatus and instructions enclosed.
PRICE £20.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
THE COMEDY CARD TRAP
The magic is quite unimportant with this effect as you are
playing it for LAUGHS. A card is chosen from a pack and returned into the
deck. A paper bag is shown and it is explained that inside the bag is a
rat trap which has been set. The cards are dropped into the bag as the
performer explains that the trap has been trained to snap shut on the selected
card. The bag is shaken and nothing seems to be happening so finally the
performer puts his hand inside the bag. A loud SNAP is heard from inside
the bag and the performer screams in agony as the trap is heard to snap on his
fingers. A bloody finger is drawn out of the bag ... but the performer
insists on carrying on and when his hand is withdrawn from inside the bag it is
seen that the rat trap is firmly fastened to his hand ... BUT under his hand is
a playing card ... yes, it is the chosen one! A good comedy trick.
PRICE £18.00 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
THE SOUND GIZMO
The Sound Gizmo is, at this time, the smallest and loudest,
digital sound recorder and player available, and can easily be concealed in
your hand. With it you can record voices and sounds and make them appear
to be coming from inanimate objects.
To record: The Sound Gizmo will record a message 6 to 8 seconds long. To
record slide the mode selection switch on the back side to the Record position.
Now firmly hold down the red trigger switch and speak into the end of the
recorder. When finished, release the trigger switch.
To play message: Slide the mode selection switch to the Play position.
Now press and release the trigger switch and your recording will be played
back.
Erasing the recording: To erase the recording, simply record over your last
recording.
PRICE £25.00 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
THE ELECTRONIC COMEDY EXPLODING BUDGIE BOX
Originated by Derek Lever in 1980 for his own act this item
has proved to be one of the funniest comedy items ever. Used by the late,
great TOMMY COOPER in every show, he told us it was the funniest gag he had
ever bought. The performer goes through a funny routine and finally
produces a rubber dove. He states that he will make the dove vanish and
goes over to a polished wooden box on the ta
ble. Taking off the lid he places the dove into the
box, replacing the lid he steps forward and exp1ains to the audience how he
intends to make the dove disappear. As he is talking there is a loud
explosion and the entire box disintegrates and flies up into the air along with
a cloud of FEATHERS and the DOVE which bounces around the stage. If your
audience don’t laugh at that they must be DEAD. The box can be used over
and over again. It is fired electronically by a timer and uses Miniature
Size Stage Maroons which can be obtained from us or other suppliers. If
you want clever, clever magic then this is not for you. If you want a
guaranteed belly laugh then you are reading the right trick.
PRICE £125.00 PLUS £3.00 POST AND PACKING
MINIATURE MAROONS
£33.00
PASSE PASSE BOTTLES
This is one of the most hilarious tricks you have ever
seen, and will certainly score a big hit with any audience. It has stood
the test of time, and as it has not been available for a long time, we now
offer you an UP-TO-DATE STREAMLINED MODEL.
A Bottle of Wine and a Glass Tunbler are placed on a table and each is covered
with a shown empty tube. On the command of the magician the Bottle and Glass
change places. Then he waves his wand and they change back again. On
lifting the covers again the Bottle and Glass are seen back in their original
places again. The Bottle and Glass again CHANGE PLACES. and strange as it
may seem, just as mysteriously they change back again. The magician,
looking very pleased with himself, offers to do it again for the last
time. He makes the Bottle and Glass change over when his attention is
distracted by the stage manager whispering in the wings, as he has a message
for the performer. WHILE HIS BACK IS TURNED A STRANGE INDIVIDUAL CREEPS
ON, AND WINKING AT THE AUDIENCE, HE STEALS THE BOTTLE AND RUNS OFF WITH IT!
The performer returns looking dismayed when he peeps into the tube and sees the
state of things. However, being a real magician, he makes the magic pass
hopefully, on lifting the covers again he finds THE BOTTLE AND GLASS HAVE
RETURNED SUCCESSFULLY TO THEIR ORIGINAL POSITIONS! Everything necessary
supplied except the glasses. Very easy to do. Wine can actually be poured from
the bottle during the performance.
PRICE £65.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
BREAKAWAY COMEDY PISTOL
Inject some COMEDY into your act. This wooden pistol is
given to a spectator and when the trigger is pulled the barrel drops right off
the pistol onto the floor. Assembled in seconds and can be used for kids or
adults.
PRICE £18.50 PLUS £1.50 POST AND PACKING
ROCKY RACOON
If you want to make people LAUGH over and over again then
this is for you. Rocky is a lovely fur racoon which contains a large
spring. By manipulating the spring inside his body and following the
instructions given with him, you can get him to behave in a really crazy manner.
He will look at you, peer at the audience, eat from your hand, look from side
to side, run up your arm and body and even jump into the audience. Rocky
comes with an illustrated handbook of instructions for handling him so that he
appears to be ALIVE. Used by professionals throughout the world he’s a winner!
PRICE £32.00 PLUS £2.00 POST AND PACKING
COMEDY PEN
Don’t pass this by - it is a very, very funny gag.
You draw a shiny black ink line on a spectator’s white shirt and then just
before he gets really annoyed you wipe the pen back across the ink and the line
vanishes immediately. Very easy to do - no chemicals etc.
PRICE £2.00 POST FREE
COMEDY WATCH WINDER
Still a great gag despite the fact that it has been around
for many, many years. Offer to wind a spectator’s watch and as you turn the
winder flick the wheel of the ‘watch winder' with your thumb. A loud
grinding noise is heard which will frighten the spectator to death. Use
it to wind your own watch or use it to move a spectator’s head from side to
side as a grinding noise is heard. You will find many uses for this.
PRICE £3.50 PLUS £1.00 POST AND PACKING
COMEDY PEN THRU' TONGUE
SIMON LOVELL
That raving nutter Simon Lovell has come up with a very
funny stunt. A ball point pen is freely shown and can be examined.
He lifts it up to his mouth as the other hand grabs his tongue. Suddenly
he thrusts the pen right through the tongue and out at the bottom. Yes,
the pen is clearly seen to be penetrating right through the tongue. Our hero
grips the pen and slowly draws the pen out of his tongue and throws the pen on
the table for examination. The assembled throng fight their way through
to the bar for a much needed brandy. We supply everything necessary to
perform this great little stunner. Easy to do but big in effect.
PRICE £4.50 POST FREE
COMEDY BREAK-AWAY WAND
Here is one of the classic comedy props. What many
magicians do not realise however, is that it is just as funny when used on ADULTS
as well as children. The performer holds a solid looking wand in the
MIDDLE and hands it to a spectator. When the spectator takes hold of it the
wand immediately collapses and becomes broken. When the magician takes it
back and holds it the wand beco
mes rigid again and this may be repeated as desired.
The wand is manufactured in plastic and comes complete with a SPARE CORD and
also the SMALL PIECE WHICH ENABLES YOU TO HOLD IT IN THE MIDDLE at the
beginning. Every magician should have a touch of humour in their act and
this prop always gets a good belly laugh.
PRICE £5.00 PLUS £1.50 POST AND PACKING