Magic Reviews by Stuart Philip
Official Reviewer Stu was bit by the magic bug at the age of 6 and has not yet been cured. He started performing magic when he was 15 years old and has been a student and creator of magic for the past forty years. Stu has performed, vetted and analyzed hundreds of tricks, concentrating on cards, coins, mentalism, close up and children’s entertainment. Stu believes that the sale and promotion of magic tricks should adhere to ethical guidelines to eliminate misrepresentation of products in advertising. As a recent addition to the official reviewers ranks at My Lovely Assistant, he believes that direct, fair and honest reviews of products marketed to the magic community is essential to ensuring performers and workers alike make informed purchasing decisions. Stu’s day job as a trial lawyer sometimes requires him to employ the presentation and audience management skills (and on occasion, misdirection) he learned as a magician decades ago.
Magic Product Title | Author / Creator | List Price | Date | Rating |
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Vintage Series 1800 Playing Cards (BLUE) | Ellusionist.com | $6.95 | Dec 7, '14 |      | Marked Vintage 1800 Playing Cards (BLUE) | Ellusionist.com | $6.99 | Dec 8, '14 |      | Marked Vintage 1800 Playing Cards (RED) | Ellusionist.com | $6.99 | Dec 8, '14 |      | Twisted Blizzard (DVD and Deck) | Delong, Aaron, JB Magic | $25.00 | Dec 16, '14 |      | Cootie Catcher | Michael, Jason | $25.00 | Dec 19, '14 |      | On/Off | Lawrence, Nicholas | $29.95 | Dec 22, '14 |      | Ultimate Book Test (Limited Edition) | Volpe, Luca | $95.00 | Dec 22, '14 |      | Solari's Miser Miracle | Solari, Bob | $29.95 | Dec 23, '14 |      | Security Lock T-260 (2015) | Tenyo | $19.95 | Dec 24, '14 |      | David Penn's Mystery Solved | Penn, David | $72.50 | Jan 3, '15 |      | Eye Exam | Archer, Danny | $12.00 | Jan 3, '15 |      | Bicycle Negro Leagues Cards | US Playing Card Co. | $5.50 | Jan 4, '15 |      | Chain Reaction | Sankey, Jay | $10.00 | Jan 5, '15 |      | Bicycle Everyday Zombie Deck | US Playing Card Co. | $5.51 | Jan 5, '15 |      | Bicycle Pluma Deck | US Playing Card Co. | $7.50 | Jan 5, '15 |      | Bicycle Pluma Deck (Orange) | US Playing Card Co. | $3.99 | Jan 5, '15 |      | Mystique Color Changing Deck (DVD and Gimmicks) | Loosley, David | $24.95 | Jan 7, '15 |      | Clarity Box | David Regal | $90.00 | Jan 11, '15 |      | Bicycle Zombified Deck | US Playing Card Co | $5.50 | Jan 11, '15 |      | Bicycle Sideshow Freaks | US Playing Card Co. | $7.50 | Jan 11, '15 |      | Bicycle Escape Map Deck | US Playing Card Co. | $7.50 | Jan 12, '15 |      | Leather Magnetic Himber Wallet | Wong, Alan | $49.95 | Jan 17, '15 |      | Space Shifter | Lawrence, Nicholas | $24.95 | Jan 25, '15 |      | Voices (DVD & Gimmicks) | Prace, Jeff | $24.95 | Jan 27, '15 |      | Alchemist: Screw Driver (2 Gimmicks and DVD) | | $129.95 | Jan 27, '15 |      | Bicycle Humane Society | United States Playing Card Company | $3.99 | Jan 28, '15 |      | Bicycle Skull | US Playing Card Co. | $7.50 | Jan 28, '15 |      | Bicycle Cupid Back | United States Playing Card Company | $3.99 | Jan 28, '15 |      | Bicycle Club Tattoo Cards | US Playing Cards | $5.51 | Jan 29, '15 |      | Bicycle Warrior Horse Deckd | US Playing Card Co | $7.50 | Jan 29, '15 |      |
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