First up is a lovely effect by the marvellous Matthew Wright. He has a knack of coming up with workable magic – often with a mental magic theme. Visions combines a prediction of a card and a thought of image. His instructional material is always worth learning from – he has a wealth of real-world performing experience to back it up. Available any day (depending on when you read this!) for £29.50.

We’ve enjoyed a number of releases by the clever American magician Ryan Schlutz and so Lifto is certainly worth a look (we hope to do a proper review shortly). In brief – a chosen card lost is in the pack. Then a bunch of cards stick to your hand – and then fall off leaving only the chosen card there. Only £21.50

Another new release which seems to have had quite an impact is Angelo Carbone’s The Gift – an exceptionally clean looking prediction effect using a lovely gift box as a prop. It’s getting some wow reviews (and again, we hope to do our own soon) but if you can’t wait, is available for £71.99.

We’re planning to do another feature on the latest bunch of Bicycle cards released in the UK, but just to wet your appetite, why not have a look at Deck One – Industrial Edition by Theory 11. This is a re-release of an earlier deck, but in a new and stronger tuck case which emphasises the orginal vision. A nice deck and reasonably priced at £9.99.

We hope these ideas get you going through the murky month of March. Watch out, too, for our February competition, which with breathtaking originality we’ve decided to run in March!

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The first recommendation this month was easy – not just because it’s inventor Ben Williams is such a nice guy. OCL is a crazy visual linking of two rings made from a playing card. It was released some years ago, but Ellusionist have just re-filmed it and it is available as an instant download. A great effect and an impossible souvenir! Only £12.99

I like the look of this – the latest in a whole string of card to impossible location releases recently. The name amuses me – The One 2.0 (say it out loud!) – and the visuals look amazing. Spectator’s signed card to impossible location – gimmicked and impromptu versions are taught. £21.99 [Update – Full review]

Whilst we’re on the subject of card to impossible location, I think the genius that is Jon Allen has come up with possibly the final word on the card to clear box. You will have noticed a spate of these over the last few years but Paragon 3D really does look the business, and it leaves you clean and examinable. Astonishing. £59.99

Monochrome Surprise is a new version of an old classic – where the colours on a couple of brass poker chips keep changing. Easy to do and lovely props (including a nice leather carry case). Worth a pop at £24.99.

We were privileged to watch Matthew Wright lecture a year or so ago and he is a very clever magician with some great ideas. All his ‘Marvelous’ range of effects are really well produced, and this is (we believe) his first collaboration with Vanishing Magic who also have a good reputation for high quality work – so I don’t think you’ll be disappointed with his Marvelous Multiplying Card Boxes. Very visual, easy to do, and lots of ideas on the DVD to incorporate it into your act. £39.50

That’s it for now. We’re away for a couple of days but have got some cracking new reviews coming when we’re back – there’s some brilliant stuff on the way. Don’t forget to follow us on twitter (@magicbikecards) or keep up to date on Facebook so you don’t miss a post.

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We very rarely promote pre-orders on this site since we prefer to know things work before we push them, but we’re making a noble exception here. Masuda’s original WOW trick was an instant success – incredible visual magic. We are certain WOW 2 will be the same – and will sell out very quickly – hence the pre-order. Click through for the full details, but essentially a chosen and signed card will visibly rise through a face down deck and appear on the top. What an ending to an Ambitious Card routine. Pre-order now for £28.99

This is a legendary book from a legendary performer. If you can make a living from magic on the street then you know what you are talking about. Here are Cellini’s famous routines all explained in great detail and a wealth of tips and advice too. £59.99

If you prefer to learn your magic on DVD then this one comes highly recommended, by no less than Jeff McBride! Here are 6 carefully structured routines – lessons in magic and very entertaining too. Mainly card magic with a little coin work too. £19.99

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