All posts by Vince Haines

Bicycle Short Deck

April 21, 2025Gaff cards, Miscellaneous, Playing CardsShort cards, Short DeckVince Haines

Bicycle Short Deck Cards are from the stable of the high quality Bicycle® Brand playing cards.

These cards are an international standard that are used worldwide due to the high quality in manufacture and finish.

Bicycle “Short Deck” is available in Red or Blue

These are complete decks with all cards 1/8″ shorter.
Combine any of these short deck cards with Bicycle Standard deck of the same color to build out your customized, forced deck.

Or use the decks for everyday use…would you notice the 1/8″ (3.18mm) difference.

The “Short Deck Cards” are an essential utility card used in many magical effects.

The Bicycle Short Deck cards are available with Red or Blue Backs.

Price: $8.00 / Deck)
Shipping*: $6.00

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Invisible Thread – (IT) – Utility Item

January 20, 2024Magic TricksInvisible Thread, ITVince Haines

Invisible Thread is a Utlility / Consumable Item

Invisible Thread (IT) is used in several ways.

IT can be formed into “Loops”.

Loops are then used around Fingers / the Hand to provide support to lift / move small objects.

IT is sold as a 15M multi-strand that comprises many many individual threads.

Usually, an approximate length for use is cut off.

Then the appropriate number of individual threads are “separated / teased” out to either reduce the strand thickness or leave a one / several threads in a new small strand for use.

This is until the smallest number of threads possible are left taking into account distance from the audience and weight of item being manipulated.

Consideration should be given to the “colour” of performing conditions.

This is with respect to lighting / backgrounds / colour of items etc.

IT is available in Black and White.

Note: This product is sold without instructions but feel free to contact me direct with any questions.

IT – White

Price: $8.00 Shipping*: $4.00

Nest of Boxes – Magician’s Utility Device

April 1, 2022Magic TricksMagic Trick, Nest of BoxesVince Haines

Nest of Boxes

Congratulations on purchasing the Nest of Boxes, a wonderful utility device. to enable a vanished coin, a prediction note or similar to mysteriously re-appear within a box, within a box, within a box, within a box.

This utility device can be used in several different ways.

One example is for a small object that has previously vanished to reappear.

Another application is for a small note that is a prediction or revelation to appear from an impossible location.

In either situation, it is the spectator that is given a closed Red plastic round box to open.

Within the Red box is a closed Yellow Box.

Within the closed Yellow Box is a Green Box.

Within the Green Box is a Blue Box that is opened, again by the spectator to reveal the item / note.

The Nest of Boxes is complete with fully detailed instructions with full colour photos to show the versatile operation of this utility device.

Price: $20.00 Shipping*: $2.50

Railway Track Illusion

October 18, 2020Magic Tricks, MiscellaneousBanana Illusion, Joseph Jastrow, Railway Track IllusionVince Haines

Railway Track Illusion

This marvellous effect is based on an optical illusion first described by Joseph Jastrow in 1891.

Provided are:

A) Two quality wooden train tracks

B) Detailed sheet of instructions.

C) Sheet with 2 Pair (4) Printed Railway Track Sections.

Once the principle is understood, many other similar objects can be used to replicate/demonstrate this effect.

e.g. In my shows, I often use coloured pieces of cardboard and invite a spectator to rub the cardboard and demonstrate how it can stretch and shrink with ease!!

Price: $8.00
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Odd Rope Illusion

September 4, 2020Magic Tricks, MiscellaneousOdd Rope Illusion, Odd Rope Magic trick, Professors NightmareVince Haines

Odd Rope Illusion – Stage Size

Odd Rope Illusion is a very mystifying effect that will entertain all ages.

The Magician presents three ropes to the audience and, in fact, is able to pass them out for examination.

The ropes are shown as simply three ropes, of different lengths with no gimmicks, joins etc etc.

After receiving the ropes back following inspection, the Magician clearly places each rope in his hand with all ropes sections/ends etc remaining in clear view to the audience.

After a suitable, pass, a magic word or similar from the Magician and/or the Audience, the three ropes are then shown to have morphed to now being three ropes of identical length.

The magician shows to the audience how each rope is now the same length.

From here the Magician can then restore the ropes back to their original size.

Now the ropes can again be freely passed out for examination.

The ropes provided are in a set of three ropes.

The ropes are high-quality cotton ropes and available in White Magicians Rope with Blue Tips or Blue Ropes with White Tips

Odd Ropes Illusion - Blue — Odd Ropes Illusion – Blue

Price: $15.00
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PDF – Magic Snapper Magic Trick – Detailed Plans and Instructions.

April 22, 2020Books & Booklets, Magic TricksBuild your own magic snapper, Magic Snapper, PDF ManualVince Haines

The magic snapper is a wonderful effect that is suitable for all ages.

For those wishing to make their own magic snapper.

Here is a fully detailed 7 page PDF manual that shows all steps required with coloured photos and full descriptions

Magic Snapper Magic Trick Instruction Manual

For those unfamiliar with a Magic Snapper, the snapper consists of two parts.

The first part is wooden section that is effectively hollow.

There is a rubber band protruding from one end.

The second part has a conical shaped end with a round section of dowel with a notch cut out at the end.

The performer holds the “Body” part, approx. horizontal, in one hand whilst holding the “Head” part in the other hand. The “shaft” of the “Head” part is then introduced into the “Body” part. The performer appears to “hook” the “shaft” onto the rubber band inside the “Body” part and as the “Head” part is withdrawn it flies out from the finger tips as it “snaps” into the “Body”

Unfortunately, spectators are unable to undertake this seemingly easy task!

Your purchase here is for a fully detailed coloured 7 page PDF document that shows step by step how to make your own Magic Snapper.

The paragraphs in the manual are:

Description

Performance

Materials Used

Process to make your own snapper

Operation of your Magic Snapper

Upon payment, you will be emailed the PDF document.

Price: $ 8.00
Shipping*: $0.00

Vernet Thumb Tip (T/T) – 4 Types Available

August 23, 2017Magic Tricks, Vernet Thumb TipsThumb Tip, TT, Vernet, Vernet Classic Thumb TipVince Haines

Vernet Thumb Tip (T/T)

Vernet Thumb Tip – These are one of the most popular TT’s as preferred by the majority of magicians whether Hobbyist / Amateur or Professional.

Perth Magic Shop are pleased to advise that 4 styles are available so we should have a Thumb Tip to suit your requirements.

Thumb Tip Classic – The most commonly used T/T

Thumb Tip Classic – SOFT – Some Magicians prefer a softer T/T

Thumb Tip – King Size – Approximately the same size as the Classic however the Kingsize is longer thus permitting a larger “Load”

Thumb Tip – XXL – For those with larger Hands / Thumbs.

Thumb Tip – Classic

Thumb Tip- Classic Soft

Thumb Tip – King Size

Thumb Tip-XXL

Price: $12.00 Shipping*: $3.00

101 Cool Magic Tricks – Glen Singleton

August 10, 2017Books & BookletsVince Haines

101 Cool Magic Tricks

101 Cool Magic Tricks by Glen Singleton has chapters on Quick Tricks, Coin Magic, Card Magic, Rope and Ring effects and Mental / Mind Reading.

There are over 200 pages of great effects with clear explanations and illustrations.

Contents:

Introduction
Getting Started
Putting on a Magic Show
Quick Tricks and Simple Illusions
Diabolically Clever Card tricks.
Cunning Coin Conundrums
Classic Conjuring
Masterly Mental Magic
Riveting Rope and Ring Tricks.
Fun with Magic.

This a great resource for budding magicians.

I recommend this book to all magicians, budding and experienced, as there are many simple effects that can be used as shown in the book or expanded that will astound audiences.

101 Cool Magic Tricks

Price: $12.50 Shipping*: $7.60

June 19, 2015MiscellaneousVince Haines

Neoprene backing with a beautiful gaming table surface makes these close-up pads the best in the industry. Measuring 17.75″ x 14″ (45cm x 35cm) they are the perfect size and cushion for all card tricks, shell games, and much more!

Price: $36.00 / Pad)
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Magic Change Bag

June 19, 2015Magic TricksChange Bag, Magic Change BagVince Haines

The Magic Change Bag is a classic prop used by magicians to make objects appear / disappear and / or change their colour and shape.

The “Change Bag” is able to be turned inside out to present as empty.

In addition, the Change Bag we offer has a zippered base to enable you to open the zip and pass your hand through to also demonstrate the appearance of being empty.

The “Change bag” is a standard inclusion in my magic shows as it really is a most versatile piece of magical equipment.

Price: $42.00 Shipping*: $8.00

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