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New in to us here at Red Dragon Magic is the Magnifying Ghost Glass - I've been excited about this one coming into the store ever since the test product landed on my desk. I have performed a version of the Ghost Glass (also known as Kersten's Krystal) since I was 8 years old and it always got a strong reaction from the crowd.  At the time the prop was nothing more than a piece of circular glass which displayed a mini version of the card when breathed upon it. Back then, my patter explained that it was a piece from a...

We've been a bit quiet on the blog lately, but that doesn't mean we've not be working hard behind the scenes! In fact we've been working on bringing a whole new range of tricks to our store, and numerous props are currently going through the prototype / testing stages. One series of props we're pleased to start rolling out is our range of coin magic! - This is something that you, our customers, have been asking for and we're only to happy to assist! So, over the next few weeks our new menu heading of Coin Magic will be populated with a...

We know we've been a bit quiet around here lately, but that's always a good sign as it usually means we're working on something exciting! - We're pleased to announce a new product to the RDM range - Vanishing Case and Cards!This is a great trick to start any card based routine. Seriously, its good for walkabout or even a full close up routine.  You begin by showing the audience a card case and, after opening it up, tip out the pack. You state that you are not going to perform a trick with the cards, but instead with the...

This complete Special Assortment Bicycle Deck of 52 gaff cards allows you to create your own tricks and routines.  Containing a range of cards including those with double backs, double faces, blank sides across both blue and red bicycle cards means that there is something for everyone.  The deck is split as follows: 5 x Cards Double Back Blue / Blue 5 x Cards Double Back Red / Red 10 x Cards Blank Face / Blue Back 10 x Cards Blank Face / Red Back 5 x Cards Double Back Red / Blue 6 x Cards Double Face 5 x Cards Both Sides Blank...

A fantastic small trick perfect for close up or table hoping, and great way to show off your mentalist powers. Suitable for beginners or professionals this metal die and box weighs in at 50g and is finished in a lovely brass / gold finish.  The mentalist lets a spectator examine a small cylinder closed on one side, its lid and a die. This may also happen with the magician’s back turned on the audience. The spectator chooses a number from the die and puts the die back in the cylinder with his chosen number face up. Afterwards, they close the...