(Part 2) Best magic kits & accessories according to redditors

I could be wrong but I believe you just buy special caps for your thumbs like these that light up when you press them.

The bolt is a magic trick involving a hidden battery. It can be purchased here

So the Dr. (who is such a good person, like look at him, he totally made that kids day) is using these little fake thumbs that have lights inside of them that turn on when you press them against something (that’s why he looks like he’s doing 👌🏻all the time). From personal experience they are super fun and a great little toy, however unless you have big enough thumbs it doesn’t quite work, also if you were to drop one or the kid were to figure it out it would be a no bueno. I’ve copied an amazon link to the ones that he is using, let us know how it works out!
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Makers-Light-Thumb-Tips/dp/B00XWTVV9U

It’s quite simple but very effective.

It’s a toy thumb that is the same colour as his skin and it has a little switch inside and when you push down a light comes on.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Street-Magician-Vanish-illusion/dp/B0184TERTI

I remember when I first saw them in Harris’s. I was amazed as a child.

They're $30 on Amazon so it's a 3-dollar save (and in-store).

bright bugz

Blulu Magic Worm Toys Wiggly Twisty Fuzzy Worm Toys Carnival Party Favors, Random Color (48 Pieces) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T6ZBWWJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gQCyDbXSXREZ2

http://smile.amazon.com/VERY100-Appearing-Silver-Gimmick-Illusion/dp/B00UZT93CC/ref=sr_1_2?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1462248130&sr=1-2&keywords=appearing+cane+metal

>>How Does the Fortune Teller Miracle Fish Work?

https://www.thoughtco.com/how-fortune-teller-miracle-fish-works-607867

and still available...

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Imports-Fortune-Teller-Miracle/dp/B002481FEQ

Found a 48 piece set for $12.99. For the last wall in the screenshot, you'd need about 8 of them, so $103.92 before tax or shipping. If you have Prime (for free shipping) and live in MN like I do (or somewhere with a similar tax rate), it'd come to about $111.32.

I can’t find the eBay link anymore for this one, there are some on there for like 12 dollars. Here is one on amazon for 4 dollars though : https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Portable-Martial-Pocket-Accessories/dp/B07KQ6R49D

So $100 is perfect for buying a standard booster box. Most booster boxes contain 36 individual booster packs -- I'd say it's a cool gift for anyone that plays magic, as almost everyone that plays likes to open packs. Here's a link for the most recent set, [Kaladesh] (https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Gathering-Kaladesh-Sealed-Booster/dp/B01LJ6TDCE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1480804410&sr=8-1&keywords=kaladesh+booster+box). The other standard sets are Battle for Zendikar, Oath of the Gatewatch, Shadows Over Innistrad, and Eldritch Moon. You can also get a Conspiracy: Take the Crown box for around $100, although I'd advise against this unless he's got another half dozen buddies to play magic with.

Alternatively, you could get him a (TCG Player Gift Card) [http://shop.tcgplayer.com/giftcard], which he can then use to buy stuff that he wants (assuming you're living in the US/places that TCG ship to).

These two options are probably the most generic ones possible -- other ideas are buying him a playmat/deck sleeves with a custom image (kinda cheesy but it's there). buying a [blank playmat] (https://www.amazon.com/Solid-White-Play-Card-Game/dp/B006ZWEROM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1480804838&sr=8-5&keywords=white+mtg+playmat) and having friends and family sign/doodle all over it. A lot of Magic players play Commander, which is a 100 card singleton format. If you could subtly ask him about it, or find out his favorite cards, you could buy him foil versions of the card off TCG Player, or commission an artist to alter a card (can't help you there, never had one done before). If he doesn't play commander, you could buy him the [2016 Commander set] (https://www.amazon.com/Commander-2016-Magic-Gathering-DECKS/dp/B01MEEUWDI/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1480805148&sr=1-1&keywords=commander+2016). It comes with five different ready to play decks -- you could even learn to play commander with him. Lastly, the most recent sealed product released is [Planechase Anthologies] (https://www.amazon.com/2016-Planechase-Anthology-Magic-Gathering/dp/B01L3TD0F8/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1480805215&sr=1-1&keywords=planechase+anthology), a multiplayer product that might be of interest if he has friends he regularly plays with.

Personally, if a friend was gifting me $100 of Magic stuff, I'd love some of the high end cards that I can't justify buying right now. However, this requires you knowing what decks and formats he plays. If you want to try asking him, see if he plays Standard, Modern, Legacy, or Commander/EDH, or if he prefers playing draft/sealed. Feel free to post/pm with updates or questions!

Hour of Devastation was one of MTG's major releases, back in July. The "Bundle" is probably your best choice, if that's not outside your price range. It has 10 packs of cards and other goodies. And the box itself is made to be great for storage.

Another option is, they have what are called "Planeswalker decks" (basically start-up decks). All things being equal that's a fantastic choice, however those decks are pre-made, so you run the risk of possibly getting him something he already got. (I know you're not looking for a whole explanation of MTG, but just because he asks for Hour of Devastation, I would not necessarily assume he has none of it to start with.) Duplicates in MTG aren't the worst thing, since you can use multiples of a card in one deck up to a certain point, but the "Bundle" is fully randomized so it's a much better chance of him getting new different stuff.

Encyclopedia of Card Tricks + Bicycle Gaff Deck

600 tricks + a gaff deck. These two should keep you chugging for a long time, as opposed to getting a couple of decks of cards, or buying a standalone gimmick or effect.

Someone in our group had a bunch of these at Okeechobee this year and it was the greatest thing ever. I ordered some for everyone in my group going to Freestyle Sessions next week. :)

Edit: Link for those interested

There are bunch of telescoping canes like this for magicians: https://www.amazon.com/Appearing-Professional-Magician-Close-up-Accessories/dp/B073XD67LM/ref=pd_day0_hl_21_3/140-6899603-3007731?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B073XD67LM&pd_rd_r=1a095734-5ed7-11e9-a945-818b360be682&pd_rd_w=t6xjX&pd_rd_wg=uA0ZM&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=KRK07479GF7CR7M66YTN&psc=1&refRID=KRK07479GF7CR7M66YTN

You just have to be really careful not to hit anything with them because they'll break.

It’s just a magic wand/cane for quick illusions that trick the eye. It moves very fast

Random one I found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/VERY100-Appearing-Silver-Gimmick-Illusion/dp/B00UZT93CC

https://www.amazon.com/Finger-Making-Objects-Appear-Disappear/dp/B07DPF9WSY/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=magic+finger&qid=1555930983&s=gateway&sr=8-5

Were you looking for a Crookes /Solar radiometer? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crookes_radiometer

https://www.amazon.ca/Tedco-01800-Radiometer/dp/B0007YFJI2

It's a $5 trick set activated by touching it with a magnet.

eight bucks!

A set is a collection of cards that are printed and shipped out to distributors for players to buy. They are released every couple of months. You can buy a whole box which contains 36 "packs" which hold ~15 cards.

You can find the most recent set: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Gathering-Kaladesh-Sealed-Booster/dp/B01LJ6TDCE

If have any more questions you can feel free to pm me. I've been playing off an on for several years.

You can order a stem online from amazon. Here's the link!

It's just a magic trick. There is a battery in the bolt. The magnetic puddy and the magnet do nothing.

Video: https://youtu.be/Q10KmQ3p4Co

Trick on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hacloser-Props-Autorotation-Rotating-Children/dp/B072MLCJR5/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_21_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=ATBS5VERBZJ6ZW8CQV68

My grandad used to do this with me every time I visited him. I loved it so much but always kept his secret safe

I found out a few years later that he wore a thumb like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magic-Street-Magician-Vanish-illusion/dp/B0184TERTI

I have to pick my soon to be not so Little Dude. He's getting so excited about his baby brother and the idea of being a big brother.

This little thing would go in our "Big Brother kit" we're making up for him for when the baby arrives and I know it would be a major hit with him and would keep him fairly preoccupied. :P

Thank you for the contest and a Happy early Birthday to your favorite! So close to those double digits! <3

There used to be these little fish you could place in your palm that looked like red plastic. They would curl up certain ways that "told your fortune"

https://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Imports-Fortune-Teller-Miracle/dp/B002481FEQ

You tried fanning powder? sometimes old cards loose the coating, but this helps to reduce friction and sticky card issues. a little goes a long way.

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Fanning powder Amazon

Back when i was in science olympic in highschool all we did was play with this . It's definitely worth buying but don't balance it on the tip of your penis, definitely not worth it.

Go forth and end the cycle of hate.

https://playtolearnpreschool.us/10-ways-practice-alphabet/

You could try some of these. Kids usually enjoy writing in salt or sand. You could also get one of those magic toy trucks that follow black lines and have it follow the letters. https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Inductive-Truck-Follows-Children/dp/B072KPTGL4

https://www.amazon.com/Acrylic-Stem/dp/B00W1S38JO/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1509556937&sr=8-2-fkmr0&keywords=mflb+replacement+stem

You can buy a radiometer for $12, and it is displaced (moved) by light.

There are thankfully still plenty of options for you friend: your sleight of hand may be a bit more limited, but for coins you can definitely still learn the retention vanish, pop-up or push-out production, use the environment or spectators themselves to conceal moves, one-handed vanish. Or if you don't mind a bit more acting and less props and sleights try some basic mentalism like the work of Banachek, Corinda, or Annemann. I recommend looking into Richard Osterlind (master mentalist, extremely watchable, and has videos that teach Corinda and Annemann) and freak people out with minimal effort. You could fool an entire auditorium for an hour with just a thumb-tip and a swami gimmick. Or try some more self-working card magic like Out of this World or Do as I Do. Good luck

If you want a way in to card magic, I would suggest this: http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Card-Magic-Volume-Course/dp/B000JPG96A

Gerry Griffin is a fantastic teacher and not only does it cover an absolute boat-load of tricks, there's also two volumes of cuts, sleights, forces and flourishes and it's an absolute steal for the price.

It uses the sun's light on the black vanes to to spin inside a partial vacuum.

http://amzn.com/B0007YFJI2 they're not expensive or rare. It is purely ornamental, doesn't serve any function beside basic light intensity - just looks cool in a windowsill.

Yea, did lots of that, but still clumpy

https://www.amazon.com/MilesMagic-Fanning-Bicycle-Ellusionist-Theory11/dp/B01BJ2JEWC#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

Just checked the reviews, really bad apparently. Guess i shouldnt have bought them

Here's some beginner tricks that I learned from YouTube when I first started:

Biddle Trick

Don't know what its called but the title says "Slop"

Three Card Monte this one is a bit more difficult. Make sure you practice this so you don't flash a card!

For novinces, these tricks are all fine and good, but you should really get proficient at sleights. I can't recommend The Royal Road to Card Magic (and its on sale right now!

The Royal Road is what I used (along with Complete Card Magic with Gerry Griffin and a Royal Road Deluxe Edition that they've stopped producing ^(you can still find dvd's on it but not the specific one I have). However, the book is better than both of these, although they are good for reference should you get stuck or confused on a part). The royal road is very very good. A good investment and teacher

To the spirit of the question: Rising card decks, specifically the Devano style deck.

http://www.martinismagic.com/Products.html

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My favorite is the Nifty 56 deck - which is a pack of assorted bicycle gaffs.

https://www.amazon.com/Magic-More-Bicycle-Assortment-Available/dp/B01MZI692I

This is a magicians toy. You can buy it here.

https://www.amazon.com/Screw-Magic-Psychic-Rotating-Lovestore2555/dp/B01M11WEU0

Stop lying out your fucking ass. This isn't how magnets work. The material is non ferious. It's not faradays law.

"Faraday's law of induction is a basic law of electromagnetism predicting how a magnetic fieldwill interact with an electric circuit to produce an electromotive force (EMF)—a phenomenon called electromagnetic induction. It is the fundamental operating principle of transformers, inductors, and many types of electrical motors, generators and solenoids.[1][2]"

The nut would have to be magnetic it's self and the putty isn't moving fast enough to be involved.

Friction is also your enemy.

Take my money!

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Edit: Customers don't seem to be too happy with the quality though: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Inductive-Truck-Follows-Children/dp/B072KPTGL4#customerReviews

it's on here...
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-DVD-Set-Complete-Teaches/dp/B000JPG96A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1466633337&sr=8-1&keywords=card+magic+dvd

TBH this is a pretty decent DVD for the price. Lots of tricks, as well as lots of basics. I feel it goes well with Royal Road and Card College (books) as a supplement.

It's one of those collapsible staves for magic tricks. So you can have it unfold and catch it, making it look like it came out of nowhere. Like this I always hear people talk about how dangerous they are too, apparently they can cut you pretty bad if you don't know what you're doing.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073XD67LM