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Save 10% Storewide PLUS Specials Prices!

Save 10% OFF orders over $60 storewide! My legendary 10% OFF sale includes merchandise in every category, from magic tricks to novelties! From bestsellers, to top rated!

Sale includes items already on sale! SAVE an additional 20%, 30%, 50%, and MORE off the regular retail price on select merchandise! Sale doesn’t include free items.

Simply write “SAVE TEN” in the comments box and place an order over $60 to qualify! It’s that easy. Add the items you want to your cart, equaling $60 or more, and enjoy 10% savings!

• 10% off all orders over $60!
• Write “SAVE TEN” to qualify!
• Storewide sale PLUS special prices!

We’ll calculate the new price and bill your card automatically. Discounts not displayed at checkout. PayPal orders receive a store credit for their discounts!

Some items are exempt from my special and specifically marked exempt. Your choice of more than 6000 magic tricks, books, DVD’s, and accessories 10% OFF!

Sale ends Friday! This amazing sale ends Friday at midnight. That gives you just enough time to SAVE!

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Summer 2009 Pick the Trick Winner!

The newest 25 items on the web site, all 10 bestsellers, and any item rated 5 stars was entered into a drawing. One of them is this year’s Pick the Trick official prize. Everyone that purchased the chosen item between June 15th and the 19th gets it FREE!

The Summer 2009 Pick the Trick official prize is CSI: The Case of the Half Died Hanky. That’s $74.95, FREE at The Magic Depot! Everyone that purchased it during the prize period has a store credit for the full purchase price. Thank you very much for playing Pick the Trick 2009!





NYOP Status Update!

If you participated in the Name Your Own Price experiment performed through the Depot Deals newsletter and haven’t received your results yet, please bear with me!

Over 300 folks helped me out with this by submitting their requests and I answer each one with custom results. I can do about 100 a week, so yours may be delayed until I get caught up.

After I’m finished with the first 300, I’ll be able to stay up to speed on new submissions. This is really a great opportunity for both magicians and magic shops. We should dedicate ourselves to learning as much from each other as possible!

Thank you to everyone that took part in the experiment, I really appreciate getting to work one on one with you!





Magician’s Solution to “Real Job” Problem!

It wasn’t that long ago magicians whispered in the ears of kings! It was because our magic was deep, symbolic, and based on the noble desires of hope and wonder.

That’s been lost. And I think I know why… “real jobs.” Magicians can’t totally dedicate themselves to the art with the constant burden of rent, car payment, new equipment, etc.

The answer, ladies and gentlemen, is MORE MONEY!

Last year, I got the idea that what magicians really need is a side “project.” Not a job, but a project. Like a workout program for the wallet!

A project that takes about 30 minutes a day throughout the week, and rewards you with an extra $100-$1000, depending on the size of your operation.

At first, it was just a thought, but then it started resting heavy on my mind.

Think about it… what if magicians could totally dedicate themselves to the art, quit their main job, and generate their income from a magic-related side “project?”

There would be an explosion of creative talent and a new surge of energy within the magic industry!

Then it hit me like a ton of bricks! The solution!

Now, before we continue, I know some people are already in a career with little interest in change. However, professional magicians can hone their craft by careful gig selection and amateurs can support themselves immersed in magic, thanks to this solution!

The answer to our problem is a $500 product, that once purchased creates an opportunity for you to offer a service that requires little more than a showing up!

You don’t have to perform a routine, put on a show, or do any magic at all… Simply, arrive, display the product to a group of people, collect a check from the host, and leave.

You’re not selling or giving away anything, yet you don’t take anything with you when you leave (except the package that held the product). The product re-supplies itself with little effort from you, and increases in value yearly.

Your thoughts?





New PK Kit Set for Release!

There’s a new PK Kit coming soon, and I think it’s going to be big news! Some of the tricks are unheard of with regular ‘ole PK Rings.

I’ve only seen a few of the included tricks at this point, but they’re amazing! For instance, there’s a time stopping routine, where you don’t actually touch the watch or the spectator. In fact, with a small amount of setup, you can perform it over the phone!

My favorite routine, however, is the PK Coin in Bottle. The difference here is you borrow the coin and the bottle, but you’re standing about 10 feet away while the coin visually vanishes from your hand and appears in the bottle!

These are just tricks, of course. Your powers come from a clever combination of gimmicks. You’ll be arguing that with other magicians though, as they’ll have no idea how you’re controlling things with your mind with relative ease!

It looks like retail is going to be around $100. A bargain for any one of the included routines! This new kit literally adds reach to your current PK routines. Think mind over matter, FROM ACROSS THE ROOM!





U.S. Playing Card Co. Purchased by Jarden!


Jarden Home Brands, the massive corporation that owns Diamond Matches, Pine Mountain Logs, Starter Logs, Ball Jar, Kerr, etc purchased U.S. Playing Card Co., or won it in a poker match :o)

 

Either way, magicians are out of luck! According to Nicky, a U.S. Playing Card Co. customer service rep, the company has officially discontinued ALL Jumbo Cards and magician’s specialty cards such as blank Facers and backers, double backers and facers, and the list goes on!

 

Vendors for bulk cards are also getting cut off. You might try to squeeze a bit of extra use out of each deck, as prices will go up and availability is going to be scarce until the industry can adapt!





Pick the Trick 2009 Winner Announcement!

The newest 25 items on the web site, all 10 bestsellers, and any item rated 5 stars was entered into a drawing. One of them is this year’s Pick the Trick official prize. Everyone that purchased the chosen item between March 26th and the 30th gets it FREE!

The 2009 Pick the Trick official prize is Ultimate Thumb Cuffs. That’s $32.50, FREE at The Magic Depot! Everyone that purchased it during the prize period has a store credit for the full purchase price. Thank you very much for playing Pick the Trick 2009!





Legendary Magician, Bill Coomer…

Bill Coomer, the great magician and motivational speaker, passed away last week. He was a good friend and mentor. A very generous, inspirational man. He will be missed!





2008/2009 Gift Guide!

Magic Sets for Young Beginners
The magic sets below feature items selected by magicians and approved by parents. You’ll provide hours of fun and a lifetime of magic!

Attention Magicians! Performing is only one way to share the gift of magic. The sets above include items packaged individually to maximize your gift/merchandise budget!

Individual Tricks for Young Beginners
Great stocking stuffers! These items pack flat and play big. This is also a great list of items if your child already has a magic set.

Magic Tricks for Ages 12-18
These items are still very basic and easy to do, but are a bit more grown up for older kids!

Buy a Gift for Yourself with Holiday Cash!
Reward yourself with some awesome new magic!

TIP! Maximize your holiday budget with Our Gifts to You!

The Most Popular Gifts this Year!
The most popular items sent as gifts by our customers!

Popular Items for Women!
The right gift for everyone on your list!

Buy a Gift for a Full-Time Magician!
Get the perfect gift for your pro at The Magic Depot! Below is a list of items that professional magicians buy from us throughout the year.

Gift Certificates PLUS Bonus Coupon!
Our gift certificates are available in a number of convenient denominations. This year, a purchase of a gift certificate includes a money saving coupon for the recipient. More bang for your buck at The Magic Depot! Read more about our Gift Certificates…





Portable MP3/MP4 Player FREE!*

Watch video and listen to music anywhere, any time! The very smart key and clear 1.8-inch TFT screen makes this the perfect holiday gift for yourself or the people on your list!

It’s a light-weight handheld Portable MP3 (music) and MP4 (video) player. Great for use on long rides in the car, boring classes, waiting rooms, and while you exercise. Watch your favorite magic videos on the crisp, clear LCD screen!

Specifications:

  • Internal Memory: 2 GB
  • Display: 1.8 Inch TFT LCD
  • Video Format: AVI
  • Conversion formats: AVI, MP4, RM, RMVB, VOB, DAT, WMV
  • Video Resolution: 320×240
  • Music Format: MP3, WMA, ASF, WAV
  • Picture Format: JPEG
  • Built in MIC
  • Recording Format: WAV
  • FM radio: 88.0~108.0MHz 70.0~90.0MHz
  • Earphone Jack: 3.5mm
  • SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio): 85dB
  • USB: 2.0
  • System: Windows 98/ME/SE/2000/XP Mac OS9
  • Power Source: Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
  • Languages: English, Chinese, French, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Slovakian, Turkish, Polish, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian.

FREE with orders over $300! Shipping applies. To qualify, add this item to your cart along with any other items equaling $300 or more, choose priority shipping, and get this item FREE! Limit one free item per order. Not valid with any other offer or discount. It’s FREE with orders over $300 while supplies last!

Click here for your FREE Portable MP3/MP4 Player!





Last Minute Halloween Advice!

Do you already have all your Halloween gigs booked? If you are looking for last-minute shows, you might try the local Zoo. Many zoos have Halloween events the week before and the night of the scary holiday.

I called a few zoos for this newsletter, and obtained an average budget for variety acts such as magic. It seems most will pay up to $250 for the two busiest nights, but only $75 for the rest of the week. They are still accepting proposals!

It might be smart to book the whole week as a package deal, or offer walk-around during the week and parlor shows the night before and the night of Halloween. I’ve done less than a dozen holiday zoo events, but from my limited experience, it’s best to do parlor not stage shows – unless you perform large illusions.

It isn’t vital to theme your show to the holiday. It’s a nice perk, but not a necessity. Unless made mandatory by the venue, don’t dress in costume for the holiday. Your usual magic attire is best, especially for walk-around.

For gospel magicians, or those looking to break into gospel work, some churches have “harvest parties” instead of Halloween events. If you’ve been working on such a show, this might be the time to introduce yourself.

A few years back, my son, Grant did a small Halloween show for his school. He opened with a Clippo Pumpkin – yes, the classic newspaper effect. His patter was based on watching his dad carve the pumpkin and the “magical son” fixing his mistakes. He’s also performed a torn and restored effect ending with the Halloween Mouthcoils. The other effects were not holiday based.

I’d love to hear how your shows go!





Floating Skull Invisible Thread Prop FREE!

In the true spirit of the holiday, here’s a great addition to your Halloween eerie and bizarre! It’s the Floating Skull Invisible Thread Prop FREE with orders over $100!

To Qualify: Add this item to your cart along with any other items equaling $100 or more and choose priority shipping. Limit one free item per order. Not valid with any other offer or discount.

This miniature human skull comes alive in your favorite invisible thread hookup! The Floating Skull Invisible Thread Prop is hollowed out for balance. Made from ultra-light foam with a painted outer covering for durability its reduced weight makes the skull easy to use!

The Floating Skull Invisible Thread Prop includes both Nylon and Kevlar invisible thread. The skull is eight inches at the diagonal; near life-size!





Floating Skulls and Dancing Ghosts!

The 2008 Halloween season is really getting off to a scary start with all these new skulls and ghosts we’re seeing here at The Depot!

 

While most magicians will be using these in their act, I think the new Floating Skull and Dancing Ghost are awesome for just around the house. Maybe scare the pants off trick-or-treaters!If neighbors don’t already know you’re a magician, here’s a great way to network on the eeriest of nights. You can do a show with little effort right on your front lawn!

Of course, such items add value to your act when you’re booking holiday shows. Mention that you offer a themed Halloween act and you’ll find a better foothold over competition.

Both items are seasonal and in limited quantities. We have a few more skulls than ghosts, but they will go fast!





Poor Boy Billet Knife by Street Jack!

Our original stock of the Poor Boy Billet Knife is gone! We are now working on the second fifty that arrived today and they are selling fast. I’ve ordered more and they should be here in a few weeks, but if you want one you need to order it now!

More Info: The Poor Boy Billet Knife by Street Jack!





Bag-O-Lites, the Ultimate D’lite Accessory!

 

Have you seen Bag-O-Lites? It’s very cool! Meant for use with a red D’lite, you produce the light and toss it in this grocery bag. The light trickles down the bag and rests with a glow!

You can produce one light after another, dropping each one in the bag. The lights stay lit and before long the whole bag is bright as sunshine. Making it the ultimate D’lite accessory, the lights go out on your command!

The bag is a self-contained, but inspectable with a variation of handling. You’ll need a red D’lite and then you can perform the Bag-O-Lites signature routine. Watch the demo video!

There are other props on the market similar to Bag-O-Lites, but they sell for hundreds of dollars more than Bag-O-Lites. Now this underground favorite is on the market at an amazing price!

Click here to read more about Bag-O-Lites!





PK Magic’s Favorite Method, Invisible Thread!

Levitating objects with invisible thread looks magical with or without patter. Even from across the room, people can watch the show!

In a reel or wrapped around your body in a loop, invisible thread provides hours of walk-around material that spectator’s will remember forever. And when you think about it, that makes sense. Floating something in the air is instantly recognizable as good magic!

Magicians are attracted to the “simplicity” of invisible thread. That’s why it’s such a popular entry-level trick in our industry and you can watch these effects demonstrated on the streets of Las Vegas every day.

Suspensions and levitations are, however, but a small part of PK magic. While synonymous with magnets, PK magic’s favorite method is invisible thread. PK effects use thread to manipulate cards, bugs, things in the room, even people!

Of course, once you’ve decided to add Invisible Thread to your act, how is one to decide what thread to use?

There are a variety of different threads on the market. In this article, we’ll discuss two of them. The most basic invisible thread, made from Nylon, and the first premium thread offered commercially, Kevlar.

    

These threads aren’t interchangeable for one another. There is overlap in suggested use, but you need both to perform the largest array of levitations and PK effects. Invisibility is about the same.

Nylon invisible thread shouldn’t be labeled as the weaker thread, despite tradition. Kevlar is more expensive, but that’s because of the manufacturing process. Both compounds, created by DuPont, have exclusive uses based on their individual construction.

While Kevlar thread ultimately suspends the most weight, it does not have the movement of regular IT because of its molecular structure. Each strand is a series of bonds, attracted to each other from top to bottom.

On the other hand, Nylon is stretchy. Full of movement! Stretching is important when you’re floating a dollar bill with the thread anchored to your body at one end and to the wall at the other end.

That same stretchiness, however, is less efficient than Kevlar in a thread reel. It makes the reel work harder and wears the thread faster. Kevlar doesn’t stretch at all, acting more like cable and less like rope.

Use Kevlar’s tensile strength to your advantage. You want its stability when suspending a large item on stage. It will break without warning, but it will take a lot of weight first (predictably).

Nylon thread is better for full-body loops or anchored setups, where slack is in the line under weight.

Both threads are equally important to PK magic, but you might find that one works better for you. Of course, you can try both with very little investment!

1. Kevlar Invisible Thread PLUS Wax Taqs!
2. Nylon Invisible Thread PLUS Wax Taqs!

Navigate the links above to explore and study both types of invisible thread for yourself. Each of these products includes a sample-size pack of Wax Taqs Invisible Thread Anchors. If you haven’t used them before, they make invisible thread easier to enjoy!





The Bone Daddy Hand Stander!

Make no bones about it, the Bone Daddy Hand Stander prop and gimmick lends itself well to bizarre magic and Halloween events! Simply place the Bone Daddy Hand Stander on your hand or the included black crushed velvet bag. On your command, the skeleton sits up, slowly stands, and even takes a bow!

PLUS a small device is included for making a creaking noise. Use this as a gag at the start of the effect for added scare, or during the routine for the shock of the show!

Read more about The Bone Daddy Hand Stander!





FREE! Putties & Shims PLUS PK Ring!

It’s my Putties and Shims plus PK Ring special offer made even better! Now you can get the whole kit absolutely 100% FREE with orders over $100!

The perfect PK kit for magicians that love impromptu magic. Putties and Shims PK Kit includes everything you need to demonstrate your psychokinetic powers on the fly!

Click here for details!