I love this effect and I use the much cheaper FAB Magic Houdini block as part of a Houdini seance. Fab also makes the block in 3 sizes- close up, parlor and stage.
Hi David, I have had the original for over 40 years. This production look beautiful and since I really love beautiful wood products I will order this after seeing your review. Thanks for all you do! Your friend, David
I just last night found my now vintage old Woodmagic Block off Cord made by Howard Hale . This Richard Spencer version is very similar and looks just as classy and will baffle many Lay people and at a nice price and without needing batteries and it is travel safe.
I have one and it’s wonderful. However, I’m old enough to have bought Roy Kissel’s version at Fox Fun and Magic around 1968. That version used a block and magician’s rope. It also was a full routine with several different phases. The finale was block off the rope. Great for kid and family shows.
@@magicorthodoxy about a year after I learned it, I went to abbot’s for the first time. Bought their vampire block illusion, $70, a lot of money for 1969. But I put everything together and had one heck of a routine. I’m willing to share if you’d like. Perhaps on your paid site.
Seen old school magicians use this at my local fellowship of Christian magicians club, diy-ed one myself ages ago. The method can be found in several books on classical magic, I believe I first read it in one Del Wilson's books.
$95 for a block of wood? I mean it's cool and all, but I can make that myself in a few minutes. I've been a hardwood floor guy for 25 years now so that would be super easy for me to make.
@@magicorthodoxy yes. They bought one and learned the moves from the author. Teller’s picture is in the ad. They made their own block live on stage, but all the moves are the same.
@@magicorthodoxy let me add; George Anderson, Magic Digest. You wouldn’t want to use you $99 block for that. But make your own, use the new moves with the old and you have a miracle
Hate myself for hating this. At best this is a puzzle and it's not a great one. There are too many moves with it. Wanna do magic, run a cord through once and have it penetrate. I love Stevens, everything is quality. This was a risk. This just landed with a pfffffft for me.
A wonderful piece of organic magic Dave. Great review. 😊👍😊👍
It really is!
I love this effect and I use the much cheaper FAB Magic Houdini block as part of a Houdini seance. Fab also makes the block in 3 sizes- close up, parlor and stage.
nice
I call my block Houdini …. this is really gold - it amazes kids and adults. Plus … no reset! You’re always ready. 10/10 for me
💯
Seems like a cool trick puzzle. Hard to beat grandma's necklace though. Thanks David 🎉
Thanks Darren
@magicorthodoxy Your welcome buddy 👍 any news about the moon 🌙 vanish?
🤣 nah, I think DC is laying low
@magicorthodoxy like wtf 😒 disappointed David
@magicorthodoxy still my favorite magician all time but come on man
Hi David, I have had the original for over 40 years. This production look beautiful and since I really love beautiful wood products I will order this after seeing your review. Thanks for all you do! Your friend, David
I saw that they're sold out right now, you may need to wait til they make more - keep checking back
I just last night found my now vintage old Woodmagic Block off Cord made by Howard Hale . This Richard Spencer version is very similar and looks just as classy and will baffle many Lay people and at a nice price and without needing batteries and it is travel safe.
yes - yes and yes !!!
I have one and it’s wonderful. However, I’m old enough to have bought Roy Kissel’s version at Fox Fun and Magic around 1968. That version used a block and magician’s rope. It also was a full routine with several different phases. The finale was block off the rope. Great for kid and family shows.
nice !!!
@@magicorthodoxy about a year after I learned it, I went to abbot’s for the first time. Bought their vampire block illusion, $70, a lot of money for 1969. But I put everything together and had one heck of a routine. I’m willing to share if you’d like. Perhaps on your paid site.
I never thought of something like this. Pretty cool. Thanks David
😊👍
Seen old school magicians use this at my local fellowship of Christian magicians club, diy-ed one myself ages ago. The method can be found in several books on classical magic, I believe I first read it in one Del Wilson's books.
good tip !!!!
“You can cover it by blocking ..” hahaha
get it? it's a theatre reference ... but it hits on multiple levels
Has the gaff stick arrived yet?
yes thanks !!!!
Great video as usual David. Thanks so much
Glad you enjoyed it
old school feel …
with a new school price 🏦 💵
Thanks David 👍👍
hi Dave !!!!
I actually have this trick. It’s definitely a fun one. 👍🏻
oh cool
Looks very nice. Thanks, gef
you're welcome 🪝
$95 for a block of wood? I mean it's cool and all, but I can make that myself in a few minutes. I've been a hardwood floor guy for 25 years now so that would be super easy for me to make.
I don't even own a saw
@@magicorthodoxyl.have a circular saw. 😅😅
The trick is to see if old farts like me can get the rope through the cord
😂
If you watch Fool Us tonight, you saw Penn and Teller do the entire routine to close the show.
of THIS trick?
@@magicorthodoxy yes. They bought one and learned the moves from the author. Teller’s picture is in the ad. They made their own block live on stage, but all the moves are the same.
nice !!!
@@magicorthodoxy let me add; George Anderson, Magic Digest. You wouldn’t want to use you $99 block for that. But make your own, use the new moves with the old and you have a miracle
Hate myself for hating this. At best this is a puzzle and it's not a great one. There are too many moves with it. Wanna do magic, run a cord through once and have it penetrate. I love Stevens, everything is quality. This was a risk. This just landed with a pfffffft for me.
understood
Old stuff with new price ?
out of stock per website
I saw that they're sold out right now, you may need to wait til they make more - keep checking back