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One Question by Ollie Mealing

Ollie Mealing isn't the first to make an effect from this old party game. 

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Chinese Tweezers by Tenyo/Tango - Review

Chinese Tweezers by Mario Lopez, is a great visual coin trick.

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PropDog Live Show December 18th

● Hysteria by Chad Long ● Sonic Dice by Hanson Chien ● Super Quick Cube ● CBS by Paul Vigil ● Alex's Favourite Books of 2020

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PropDog Live Show December 11th

 ● Rubik Cube Effects Discussion ● Animinimals by AmazeKids  ● The Boy Who Cried Magic  ● 007 Playing Cards by Theory 11  ●  Alias Wallet by Colin Mcleod  ● CubeFX by Karl Hein  ● Politically Correct by PropDog  ● Harpacrown by Mark Chandaue  ● CardOracle by Yves

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Music Box by Gee Magic

Is the Gee Magic Music Box, Music to our ears?

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Top 5 Marlo effects for the socially distanced

These are Marlo routines I do normally walk-around but really lend themselves to socially distanced events.

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Repect and empower, free yourself from guilt

Hands up I do 'borrow' material occasionally.

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Prism by Max Maven

Prism by Max Maven, is one of the best selling mentalism books at PropDog. It is easy to see why. A very accessible writing style, fool proof methods with no tricky techniques or expensive solutions.

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Take a Breather not a break.

Don't grab a break and be trapped, take a breather and relax. The breather crimp has really helped my magic performances.

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For Your Entertainment Pleasure by Daryl

Daryl was not just a very popular magician, in the 80s he developed the core essence of the routines which remain very popular today.

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PropDog Live Show December 4th

 ● Food to Go by George Iglesias ● Sans Minds Vanishing Ring Box update ● Dave's "go to" routine for Coin under Watch

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PropDog Live Show November 27th

● Rubik's Cube Die Box ● Ali Cook Interview Hip Hop Rabbits ● For your Entertainment Pleasure by Daryl

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PropDog Live Show November 20th

● Unmasked Kids by Arkadio ● Invisible Aqua Playing Cards by MPC ● Vanishing Band by Romnick Tan Bathan ● Wonder Glass Pro ● CardOracle by Yves Doumergue ● Balloon Burster by Taiwan Ben ● CardOracle Performance Match of the Day by Al Prendo  Lotz of Magic for Kidz by John Breeds

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PropDog Live Show November 13th

● Fox Hunt Book (present from Ottar) ● Split Focus by Gregory Wilson ● D4M by Matthew Wright ● Dave's coin move ● Airplane Mode by George Iglesias ● 21st Century Phantom new characters 

PropDog Live Show November 6th

● PopGun by Chad Long ● Zig Glue ● Houdini's Card Trick with Mike Sullivan ● Miracle Material by Michael Kaminskas

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PropDog Live Show September 25th

● Mental Dice by Anverdi ● FPS Wallet by Brent Braun ● Transporter by Joshua Jay ● Calendar by Rick Lax  Letter Perfect by David Regal ● Thin Crushed Bicycle Cards ● Close-Up and Personal by David Regal 

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PropDog Live Show September 18th

Remaskable by Agnus Tjiu Card Artistry by Justin Flom ● Flite by Steve Thomson ● Changing Cards by Richard Young ● Jumping Stool Various Marked Cards ● Vision Deck by W.Eston ● Lucid Coin by Marc Oberon ● Kane's Variant by Peter Kane ● Mosiac by Perseus Arkomanis ● Coke Zag by Richard Griffin ● Alex's Book Corner - Roger's Thesaurus by Roger Crosthwaite

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PropDog Live Show September 11th

● Vernet Finger Set ● JL Magic Colouring Book ● Jerrys Nuggets Playing Cards ● Hall Pass by Julio Montoro ● Super Multi Balls ● Accomplice by Danny Wieser ● Lucky Cluckers ● Josh performs a rubberband trick ● Finlay performs a card trick ● Fire Bang Wand ● El3don ● Close Culls by Harapan Ong 

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PropDog Live Show September 4th

 ● Package from Ottar  ● CTG by Peter Egink  ● Gimmickless CTG by Dave Bonsall  ● Magical Mentalism Tour by Mel Mellers  ● Changing Cards by Richard Young  ● Interview with Richard Young  ● Miracle Monte by Anthony Owen  ● Worlds Beyond by Paul Curry  ● Cyber by Worm 

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Creativity, we all have it.

I really believe everyone is creative, they just need a little coaxing to develop it.

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Essential magician Carry-All

Being prepared isn't just for the Scouts. 

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TOP 5 Impression Gimmicks

Impression devices are super sneaky, but they need to be covert and easy to peek. They also vary hugely in price.

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Mini Me by Steve Marchello

Does the magic world need another Stickman pulling a card from a hat?

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Diamonds are Forever by Rick Lax

Rick Lax is one Penguin Magic's favourite creators, always commercial and fun.

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Mental Die by Tony Anverdi

It is Mental Dice's little brother but could it actually be better?

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I used to put the horse before the cart?

Don't put the method before the effect. Concentrate on what you are trying to do, not how you are doing it.

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Lake Tahoe Card Magic by Louis Falanga

This cheap, slim stapled booklet should not be over looked. It contains some of the best card magic I know.

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Smile and the world smiles with you

Your face is the best natural misdirection, and fortunately it isn't about how beautiful it is. Once again it is how you use that matters.

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Pick Me by Mikael Chatelain
We can honestly say this gimmick is really well made and works 100% as designed. What we can't say is if it is worth getting. The plot has been visited in the past usually without a gimmick and often more sucessfully with better routining.     ..
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iDrop by Tim Elis
It is very rare that product arrives at PropDog which everyone in the shop loves. With iDrop, Tim Ellis has produced a great prop and routine. Not only that we think he is literally giving it away. how this isn't over £100 we don't know. ..
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Easy to Master Card Miracles by Michael Ammar Review

Some things never get old, like strong classic card magic.

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Verbal Magic by Juan Tamariz - Review

Once again Juan Tamariz is ahead of the curve, Verbal Magic is all about remote magic. Check it out for Zoom and radio shows.

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Peas, Shells and Accompaniments by School for Scoundrels - Review

Jason is the PropDog self acclaimed expert on the pea and shell game. And as ever we can't stop him expressing his opinion.

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Asymptotes by Ben Blau

Mentalism with cards has never been this good. Ben Blau's effects are clever, easy and powerful.

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How to build an awesome magic website

We all know a website is the number one marketing tool these days. It isn't a case of throwing money at it, you need to avoid silly pitfalls. Guest writer Kevin King explains all.

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Interview with Peter Groning author of Resigned to Miracles
Resigned to Miracles is a book which opens up many exciting possiblites in card magic. I was lucky enough to chat with the author, Peter Groning about the trick, the book and magic in general. ..
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Let's Make This Interesting: Finding Unique Premises for your Magic

You can't please everyone, but there is no time like the present to read this. Rob Teszka has an axe to grind.

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Magic with phones just isn't possible

Effects using phone and apps are amazing, but not magic.

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PropDog FaceBook Live Drinking Game by Ottar

The PropDog FaceBook Live has gone interactive with Ottar's Drinking Game! The hours will fly by in a blur and double vision.

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PropDog Live Show 21st August 2020

Wallet by Nicholas Lawrence ● iDrop by Tim Ellis ● Smoke Watch Pro by João Miranda ● Changing Cards by Richard Young ● Invisibelt by Marcus Alexander ● Alex’s Book Corner ● Nukes by Doug Edwards

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Shuhari - the secret of magic

Easy to do is great but what about transcending the physical

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PropDog Live Show 14th August 2020

Ottar Review ● Shoe Business 3.0 by Scott Alexander & Puck ● MIB Unplugged by Scott Alexander & Puck ● The Needles by Scott Alexander & Puck ● UPS by Roddy McGhie & Dee Christopher ● Jason and Alex’s Dice Stack Off! ● Alex’s Book Corner ● Complete Al Leech by Al Leach ● Product Giveaways

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No Choice Wallet by Tony Miller

Alex is on the fence with this one, Jason is more keen.

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Every Table is a Stage by Dan Fleshman

Every Table is a Stage by Dan Fleshman review. Alex gets a little personal without a leg to stand on.

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Bolted by Jared Manley

Jason and Alex review Bolted by Jared Manley.

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PropDog Live Show 7th August 2020

Covid Gig Precautions ● Dream Box ● Cyber by Worm ● Magicians' Table Pocket ● SNAPS by David Jonathan & Dan Harlan ● Rubinstein Coin Magic ● Curious Impuzzibilities ● Everyday Magic Kit ● Caption Competition Results ● Gimmicked DVD ● The Raccoon ● Collard 2 ● The PHP Creators Kit ● Resigned to Miracles 

 

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Creativity #2: The mind-set of a stock-line magician

Why do magician's think it is okay to use stock lines.

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PropDog Live Show 31st July 2020

Mene Tekel Deck ● Dice Stacking Cup Pro ● No Choice Wallet by Tony Miller and Mark Mason ● Verbal Magic by Juan Tamariz ● Center Tear Jumbo Card by Sumit Chhajer ● Remote Control Change Pack by James Biss ● Secrets by Anthony Owen

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The Importance of Versatility

As a seasoned professional, Kevin King explains why having a lot of tools in your box is important. Steve Martin once said, everything you learn comes in useful eventually (he performed Professors Nightmare in The Three Amigos).

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Sponge Ball ToolBox by Steve Dacri

Jason raves about the late Steve Dacri's Sponge Ball ToolBox. Complete with a blooper reel at the end.

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PropDog Live Show 24th July 2020

Fishing Card ● Rock Silk ● Hocus Pocus Issue 2 ● Dobbo's Dollar ● Bolted ● Hole on a Sec by Zamm Wong & Magic Action ● Alex teaches the Top Shot ● Alex's Book Corner ● Five times Five (Japan) by Richard Kaufman ● Product Giveaways

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Conjuror's Wisdom by Joe Hernandez

Ignore the cover, this is a fun book every magician can enjoy.

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TOP 5 Avoided Cards Moves

Sleights we try to avoid. Don't look at me like that! We all do it. 

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PropDog Live Show 17th July 2020

Sword Through Neck ● Die-Vided ● Turbo Bunny ● tips on the One Handed Top Palm ● Magic Trick Name Stories Competition ● Bolted by Jared Manley  ● Initial Shock by Alex Latorre and Mark Mason ● Mutilated Umbrella ● Pompom Taps ● Ropes ● Conjuror's Wisdom by Joe Hernandez

 

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The Trick Story Challenge by Peter Meacham

Peter Meacham has been strict on himself and used the BARE minimum of non-trick words.

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Finley Southgate gets to meet his magic hero!

Finley (the one in the middle) shows the PropDog Community spirit by sharing this peach of an embarrassing magic story.

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How to get more TIPS at Gigs

A lot of professionals get more in tips than their fee, this is a Do's and Don'ts Guide for the Working Close-up Magician by Kevin King (a working professional).

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Friends and Family can be right b@@@@rds

If you have a big fish in a small pond spoiling your tricks, use the right bait and reel him in.

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PropDog Live Show 10th July 2020

Magic At The Bar by Chris Randall ● Rubik Art by Gee Magic ● TF Dice by Chris Wu ● SMS by Wayne Dobson ● Ultimate McDonald Aces by Jean●Pierre Vallarino ● Magical Mentalism Tour by Mel Mellers ● Product Giveaways

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TOP 5 Do As I Do Routines

Having a volunteer mirror you is not only a comedy goldmine but it can also leave your audience gasping in amazement. 

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The Magicians Omelette

The sleight by which a magician can be judged

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PropDog Live Show 3rd July 2020

Magic Tie ● Andy Hickman ● Takeaway ● Aprendemagia ● Chop Cup Balls ● Final Load ● Jaks Wallet ● Ultra Coke ● Syouma ● Coin Unique ● Light It Up X ● Virtual Triumph ● Alan Rorrison ● Relaxed Impossibilities ● Stephen Minch ● Ken Krenzel ● Product Giveaways

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Uri Gellar Signed Box and Spoon

Dan and Dave talk about the Uri Gellar Signed Box and Spoon with hilarious results!

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The Case by Sansminds

Don't make Dave angry! You wouldn't like him when he's angry! :-)

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The Vanishing Ring Box from SansMinds

Simply the best release that Scamsminds have ever produced!

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Magicians vs Carolina Reaper

Dan and Dave takes on the Carolina Reaper Chilli Challenge with hilarious results!

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PropDog Live Show 26th June 2020

Product Q & A function ● The Hoop & Glass Masterclass with Paul Martin ● Ultra Coke ● Crystal Playing Card Display ● Stacked by Christopher Dearman ● Vampire Bee ● Kids Cards Across ● Rabbit On The Rainbow ● Ultimate Homing Card ● PropDog Bo****ks Board ● Impromptu by Martin Gardner ● Credit Card Fraud by Brad Manuel ● Random Acts of Magic by David Acer ● Product giveaways

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The Magic Has Gone!

A story about Card on Ceiling at a local pub.

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 Clicks & Mortar Focus – PropDog

In May 2014, Phil Sweeting of www.bicycle-cards-co.uk, visited the PropDog Magic Shop as part of a review on Brick and Mortar Magic Shops.  Here's the article on us.

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PropDog Live Show 19th June 2020

PropDog Lounge ● Debut by Abstract Effects ● Champ by Rick Merrill ● XL Facemasks ● one handed top palm ● Refill for Machinations ● Chinese Clothes Pole ● Superhero Book Test ● On Stage, On Line by Magic Gareth ● The Long Goodbye by Stephen Minch ● Wonder Card ● The Memory Arts ● Dave on Man Vs Fly ● Be More Funny

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INKLING by Abdullah Mahmoud and Shin Lim and MagiKub by Federico Poeymiro

We hated them!

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Flashy by SansMinds Creative Lab

We hated it!

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Leap by Agus Tjiu

We thought it was pretty good!

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Astonishing Bottle by João Miranda

We thougth it was great!

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Tommy Wonder's Rubik's Card

We hated it!

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Bond Lee Professional Manipulation Balls

We loved it!

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The Vanishing Ring Box from SansMinds

We loved it!

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Cyclic Ring by Rodrigo Romano

We didn't like it very much!

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Tic Tac Toe Mini by Bond Lee

We quite liked it!

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Evanesce by Mike Liu and Vortex Magic

We hated it!

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Retrieve by Smagic Productions

We thought it was ok!

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Egyptian Ink by Sansminds

We hated it!

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License Plate Prediction by Martin Andersen

We loved it!

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Gecko Pro by Jim Rosenbaum

We thought it was ok!

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Ultra Torch to Cane 2.0 by Bond Lee

We thought it was pretty good!

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Tic Tac Toe Parlour and Stage

We liked it!

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Zandman Book Tests

We loved them!

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Mini Cube to Chocolate by Henry Harrius

We loved it!

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Building the PropDog Shop

Check out how the PropDog Shop was created, from an airport luggage service unit to a walk in magic shop!

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UnVeil by Manos Kartsakis

Limited to just 500 copies, is it worth getting?

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TOP 5 Zoom tricks you already own

Zoom may be a new medium, but the classics are very adaptable

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PropDog Live Show 5th June 2020

Ottar Review of Impossible ● Skype Interview with Lee Hathaway and demo of Zoomfab ● Jason's review of Amaze Cups by Danny Orleans ● Fragment by Abstract Effects ● Lockdown by Manoj Kaushal ● AnyWeb by Magic Pro Ideas ● Tips on performing Card on Ceiling ● SYZYGY 1 to 6 by Lee Earle ●  One Degree by John Guastaferro ● MATRIX ART by Mickael Chatelain

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Share the spotlight and spread the power

Take your favourite trick and just see if you can give your volunteer magic powers.

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This is INCREDIBLE! Dave on Man vs Fly

This has got to be seen to be believed!

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Start clean and get dirty

Why it is important your audience believe the constraint of the trick before you break them.

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TOP 5 Make'em jump effects

Stephen Bargatze once said, never miss an opportunity to make someone jump. Never a truer word was said.

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PropDog Live Show 29th May 2020

PropDog Face Masks ● CREDiTKA ● Plus Wallets ● Shop Tour ● TT Advice ● Social media magic ● No Palm wallet ● Jumping Jacks ● Morphed ● Machinations ● Amaze Cups ● Haunted Key Deluxe ● The Steel Morgan Range ● Chinese Coin Shells ● Magicians' Table Servants ● The Raccoon ● Dining Out ● Bill Abbott Performs Magic For Kids ● Error 404 ● The Switch by Shin Lim ● The Solution by Michael Murray ● UnVeil by Manos Kartsakis 

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The Bliss Interview with Noel Qualter

Imagine a time before Bliss. See how one man brought his vision to us all. 

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A hole in the market - Hydrostatic Glasses by PropDog

Re-inventing a classic prop and putting a great effect back in the limelight

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How to roll up a banknote for Dave's Sugar Routine

Thumb Tips are one of the greatest props in the magicians arsenal!

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