First up, is the Paul Harris Presents Creators Kit. This really is what it says on the tin! It contains an assortment of materials – conveniently gathered in one place – which you can use to play with and come up with ideas and techniques of your own. It doesn’t come with any tricks or instructions (though as I look at the contents I can see the elements of any number of tricks we have reviewed in recent years there!). We often say something is ‘limited only by your own imagination’ – and this one literally is! You may also find some useful refills for existing items you already own. £18.50

For inspiring creativity, I find there is little to match reading a good magic book. Jack Parker’s 52 Memories is just such a book. It has been out of print for a while but has just gone into a second printing (they’re calling it the ‘Retrospective Edition’) which is now available. It is packed with brilliant material which you will enjoy learning and performing – but which might also inspire you to come up with some cracking card magic of your own. One of the best magic books I’ve read in recent years and highly recommended. £38.50

Sometimes a new deck of cards will stimulate some new ideas.  We regularly try to highlight the latest Bicycle cards, but here’s one we’ve not yet featured. The Fate Chip Playing Cards have been inspired (as their name suggests) by the humble poker chip. The striped back design is a little brash – and reminiscent (if you’re English) of sea-side wind breakers! But don’t let that put you off – that same attribute would work well in flourishes and shuffles and fans. £13.99.

Our last suggestion isn’t designed to inspire creativity at all – it is just to make you feel good! The humble card guard has come of age in the form of these Elite Card Clips. The clips are made of brass and then coated with a choice of Antique Copper, Black Chrome, Fine 24K Gold or 925 Sterling Silver. Well, it would be rude not to wouldn’t it? £27.99 each.

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	Now this one ticks a lot of boxes. Firstly, it is full of excellent card magic from some of the world’s best card men. Secondly, the proceeds are going towards a good charity (follow link for details). Thirdly, it is actually on special at the moment so only £16.00.
	Angelo Carbone has been producing clever magic for years. Here’s a nice way to start your Bicycle Card set – by making the deck float above your table! (The gimmick will work with other packs too.) £14.99
	OK, so this isn’t card magic, but I love close up magic of all kinds. The ‘Coin Unique’ is one of the most versatile and clever gimmicks in the repertoire, and this is an amazing achievement – a £2coin/50p version. Precision engineering. £45.00/td>

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	If you’re a fan of good card magic you will be familiar with The Session – an annual convention for those who love their cards. This little booklet contains 6 great tricks from the first Session in 2006 and is currently at the bargain (half-) price of £2.50
	Here’s a great and unusual way to perform a card revelation – by imprinting the image on a squished coin! Just like those classic machines at the seaside. £14.99
	Having just come back from a small convention, most of my new ‘goodies’ were in the shape of books, so here’s a plug for a great book for Card Magicians. Simon Aronson needs little introduction for those familiar with card magic. This book has effects from the essentially self-working to those that require rather more work, and some mental magic too. £24.99

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