If you like card magic the chances are you have probably hit the point where you would find it useful to switch a deck in or out of play – but have you ever found a decent method? Christian Engblom has come up with something very clever in the Cooler to do just that. A clever gimmick plus a bit of practise… £41.50

Whilst we’re on the subject of accessories rather than effects or books etc. you may be interested in this clever item. I have come across a lot of effects recently with rough and smooth decks of various kinds. In the past these were a messy and fiddly business to prepare, but Harry Robson’s Roughing Stick promises to change that. Just rub the back of the card with the stick and you are good to go. £14.50

And now for something completely different. A really visual card revelation – on the side of an electric fan. What a great idea – and can be used for all sorts of other revelations too… £9.50

Although we usually stop at 3 items, here are two quick plugs for books which are well worth a look. Experience: The Magic of Jon Allen is a first class book with all kinds of magic from the innovative mind of Jon Allen. It is now available in paperback and in our opinion you should snap it up! A great read. £27.99 And if you are in to using a marked deck, you must have come across the name of Boris Wild. He has just released a new book all about using a marked deck which should definitely be on your list. £34.50.

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For the instant gratification junkies out there, Kapow is an instant download so literally no waiting to learn these routines! We always enjoy the thinking of messers Montier and Francis, and with 10 effects in this 36 page ebook it is excellent value at only £10.99.

Most card magicians I know make a feature of card to wallet, and most of us also have an obsession about getting the best wallet! This is a brand new version of the card to wallet which is already getting some good reviews. The advertised feature is an instant reset for an envelope inside the wallet to make it even more impossible. £54.99

Our final recommendation this month promises to be a very powerful new principle. Again, we haven’t seen The Spiral Principle yet (though we will review it fully when we do) but early impressions on the web seem positive. Powerful magic with a borrowed deck, including a powerful Out Of This World routine and an ACAAN variant. £23.50

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