Our Newest Products

Pop Haydn's Sharper Pens - $55

These are wonderful tools for the shell game operator. They can be used in a myriad of ways to enhance a routine, get out of trouble, and fool even the most knowledgeable.

One pen operates as a secret pea dispenser. It can hold four or five peas, and deliver them into the hand secretly one at a time. Simply by using the pen as a pointer, "You want shell number one, two or three?" and shifting it from one hand to another, a pea is easily removed from the opening at the top of the pen and hidden in the hand. This is useful to ring in a second pea, or to restore a pea when one has to be dropped into the pocket or on the floor. It is easy to dump a pea into the breast pocket while removing the pen from or putting it back into the pocket.

The second pen actually writes and can be held by the spectator. You can give it to them to point to the shell they want--"Nobody touches the shells." In the base of the pen is a powerful magnet. It can be used in a number of ways with our Magnetic Perfect Peas. Holding the pen in writing position, one can pick up any shell that contains a pea, and the pea will stick to the inside of the shell because of the pen's magnet that is touching the top of the back of the shell. The shell can be replaced to the table and the pea left under it, or the pea can be stolen as the shell is put down. This method can even be used to place a "loaded" shell in the spectator's hand, while a second pea is made to disappear under one of the remaining two shells.

This is another fine product from School for Scoundrels, and further ideas for its use can be found on our new DVD on the Shell Game, "The Scoundrels Touch." Set includes 2 Sharpie Pens, 7 Perfect Peas, and Two Magnetic Peas.

Scoundrels Touch: Shell Game Volume II

In this two disc Volume II, Chef Anton, Whit Haydn, and Bob Sheets outline their advanced system for the shell game and teach routines complete with patter and alternate endings for walk around, as well as demo the methods used by hustlers to work the scam for money. The psychology and philosophy of the game are explained and demonstrated. The advanced system for working the shells that was briefly outlined on Volume I, is here explained in full and seen in operation in live performance videos.

On Disc I, Bob's complete original instructions for handling his Sheets Acquitment and his system for working the shells (Absolutely Nuts) is here amplified and expanded, with new and more detailed explanations and a live performance of the routine for a regular audience in the Magic Castle's Close-Up Gallery. Bob has added a number of new ideas and deceptive ruses, but more importantly, you see the whole thing up and running. Whit adds some maneuvers and moves, along with some new devices that make they system unassailable.

On Disc II, Chef Anton performs and explains his own routine. Whit discusses psychological outs while contrasting two very different live performances in the Magic Castle's Close-Up Gallery of is shell routine. Incredible video of a street hustler working his craft at a music festival is shown and explained, with Scoundrel Member Giuseppe Aliotta discussing the props and betting cycles used by the contemporary street hustler. Whit shows how the Maneuvers can be very useful for working with a hand held board. New shells and props for the game are demonstrated. Whit and Chef discuss the idea of "Thinking like a Scoundrel" and how it is applied to magic performances. The Escobar Move is demonstrated along with some variations by Chanin. Several versions of the Kick Steal are demonstrated.

Both discs also contain a number of pdf and other files that can be used as a further resource and several training aids that make learning the moves easier. All the moves and maneuvers from Vol I are briefly taught here.

Driver's DVD: Building a Tip, Getting an Edge - $35

This excellent DVD features Zachary Strange and demonstrates how to gather a group of people for busking, street magic. The information is easy to learn and is concise in delivery.

Don Driver's DVD: Svengali Pitch - $35

This no frills, short, to the point DVD features the Svengali Pitch. This routine is proven and easy to learn. Bonus material includes Magic Fuzzle Pitch and a DVD extra: The Legendary S. David Walker pitching at the 2005 Wisconsin State Fair.

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School for Scoundrels "Perfect Peas"

Now Available in Green, Red, or White

The School for Scoundrels Perfect Pea is made of an injection-molded polymer and are perfectly smooth and uniform. They are available in three beautiful colors: a bright green color (like a fresh pea), Pearl White, and Diablo Red. These colors show up well against almost any mat or performing surface. They are washable and never lose their grip. They will work fine on any type of surface--even glass or marble. These are regarded by most professionals (including Bob Sheets, Lennart Green, Rich Marotta, and Johnny Thompson) as the best peas ever made available for the shell game. Working Peas are used in the performance of the steal and pinch and other moves, Straight Peas are made of hard plastic and will not come out from under the shell--these are switched in or out in order for the spectators to examine them or handle the shells. Set includes five Working Peas and two Straight Peas.

For reviews of the Perfect Pea, click here!

School for Scoundrels Magnetic Perfect Peas

These are a brand new item, different from our previous version of magnetic peas. These peas are identical to our ‘Perfect’ working peas in every way—the same sponginess, look, and feel. They are a bright green—just like a real pea—and show up well against most other colors. They will work on any surface, including glass and marble. They are easy to control in the various sleights such as the pinch-palm. They are washable, and never lose their friction—identical to our Perfect Peas in almost every way.

However, a tiny rare-earth magnet is contained inside each one. This magnet is about the size of a small finishing-nail head, and can not be noticed even when the pea is squeezed between the fingers. Nevertheless, the magnetic pull is very strong and these work with any magnetic shells such as our Magnetic Golden Shells and Magnetic Street Shells, or with others such as the Bruce Martyn Swindle Shells

These peas can work miracles of chicanery when used with a set of magnetic shells, but are useful even with un-gimmicked shells. This is because the performer can place a tiny magnet under the edge of his table, in his pants pocket, or in his tie and have a simple and effective ‘dropper’ for peas. At any time during performance, a pea can be secretly picked up or hidden on the side of the leg, behind the tie, or under the edge of the table. This enables the operator to easily and cleanly get “ahead” by using more than one pea.

Jam Auction DVD

Don Driver and Jack Nyberg

This two DVD set contains an entire two-hour Jam Auction from start to finish, including the Chinese Money Trick that draws the crowd all the way to the Dollar for Drinks ending. Jack Nyberg, known as the “Gee-Whiz Kid,” works the jam. Don Driver gives some explanation and terminology, but mainly this is a great chance to see how a jam is set up and run, and how a master qualifies and gets agreement from his marks.

Street Theatre DVD

Award-winning documentary-maker, Peter Shatalow films some of the world’s best Buskers live on the streets for this action packed film. Mixing raw street performance and up-close and personal interviews the documentary spotlights; Alakazam, Jeff Collins, The Flaming Butterflies, Gazzo, The Coadster, Silver Elvis, Taxi Trix, Chalkmaster Dave, The Silly People, Michael O'Neil, The Jim Show, Master Lee, Bernadette et Rita, DynaMike, Stitch, Trulee Odd, Aytahn, The Cowguys, Jeff Hill, Aidan Orange, Daisy and Derrick and The Fire Guy.

100 action packed minutes.

Deacon Dan Shells

Tom learned at a young age how to make shell game from a real con man by the name of Deacon Dan and to this day each shell is hand carved by Tom Bartlett from a genuine American black walnut.

Black walnuts are smaller around than English, they are jut as tall as they are wide, they have a natural texture that makes them the easiest to grip of any shells and require less forward and backwards movement to load and unload, of any shells on the market any where.

English walnuts not being common in the south, the black walnuts may be more like the shells actually used in the south around the Civil War period and ideal for period reenactment.

Each set takes almost four hours of labor to create (a pint of blood in the making of every set). They come with three Tom Bartlett foam peas: two working and one "straight".

The pea has a new twist, the working pea and the non-working pea are almost indistinguishable from one another and are both soft and spongy but the non-working pea stays under the shell so it can be handed out with the shells and the secret will not be discovered.

Brass Shells

This is one of our finest set of shells. These are handcrafted for us from Whit's original design by Jurgen J. Maerz of the Platinum Guild International. They are made from solid Brass, and are a joy to behold and to use. They ring beautifully, and have the perfect weight for advanced moves such as the kick steal and shot glass finale. Although you don’t need Brass Nuts to play this game…but it helps

Jack Chanin Tribute Shells

These beautiful large shells made by Black Fox especially for School for Scoundrels are nearly identical copies of the large heavy plastic shells that Jack Chanin made and sold. They have a dark, rich finish, and look great. For collectors or performers, these have a wonderful look and feel, and are great for anyone looking for a larger set of shells.

6 High Wooden Dice Stacking Cup

These professional cups are hand-crafted to our high expectations. They fit 6 – ¾” dice and are specifically designed to help make dice stacking easy. Dice Stacking has been Chef Anton’s finale in his close-up act for years. This is the perfect trade show trick as the sound made by the dice helps to draw a crowd.

Chef Anton's Corner Stacked Dice

A wonderful finale for Dice Stacking routines. Chef lets the spectator “stack” the dice, and when the cup is lifted 4 dice are stacked, but stacked standing on their corners. Beautifully made, and very sturdy, this provides a great surprise and strong reaction for ending a routine.

Sheets Stack

This is a brilliant device of Bob Sheets for holding out and secretly delivering a pea. A stack of four poker chips is hollowed out so that it can hide one pea like an invisible fourth shell. The pea and stack are magnetic, so that the pea is easily lifted away with the stack of chips. The pea can be stolen in and out of the stack just like moving a shell. Four magnetic peas are included along with four matching single chips. Whether wanting to hold out a pea without having it in the hand, or whether ringing in and out a second pea, this incredible device makes working the shells a breeze.

The "Perfect Pea" Can

This is a beautifully made (Viking) Pea Can that comes with five working and five non-working Perfect Peas. The operator can choose a pea out of the handsome corked brass container, and put it away when he is finished. If the spectator wants to “try” his hand at the game, the operator uncorks the brass container and pours out five peas on the table for him to choose from. The working rubber peas have been innocently switched for non-working hard plastic peas.

Honest Cheat: A Comedy Poker Routine - Alan Bursky - $20

This entertaining routine is a must have for anyone who is developing a Gambling Act. Filled with clear instructions and priceless comedy moments, no library is complete without this booklet.

"I've see Alan Bursky do this routine dozens of times. It always kills."

- Johnny Thompson

"One of the funniest lines in my show was written for me by Alan Bursky.

I really want to learn this routine."

- Lance Burton

DVD - The Scoundrels Touch

Advanced Shells Technique - Volume 2

This two-disc set teaches the more advanced techniques for the shell game created by Bob Sheets, Whit Haydn, and Chef Anton. This includes all of the essential moves, maneuvers and ruses to work the shells like a master. The system is deceptive, invulnerable and simple to learn. The performer can work the shells with confidence, no matter how closely he is watched and no matter how long he keeps going.

$55

DVD - Pool Hustler's Handbook

This is the video version of the very poplular The Pool Hustler’s Handbook by Chef Anton. Every shot is shown and explained in detail by Chef Anton. These billiard brain teasers can make you look like a pro, and can even win you money like a professional pool hustler, even if you are just a beginner. The DVD also contains some new shots and variations that do not appear in the book.

$35

DVD - Chef Anton's

Magical Menu of Pool Ball Wizardry

Chef Anton’s award-winning video featuring all of the shots which he has twice won the United States Trick Shot Championships. It is the perfect blend of mind-boggling trick shots, close-up magic, and stand-up comedy.

On this new DVD, all the shots and their setups are fully explained.

"The best billiard trick shot video for kids and adults"

—Pool and Billiard Magazine.

$35

Gary Frank's Color Changing Knives

We found a quality knife 2 7/8" long that is perfect for our two or three set color changing knife routine. As a BONUS we are including a copy of Dr. Merrill's Classic Color Changing Knives and Paddle Routines (a $15.00 value!) while supplies last! This is for a limited time and you will be amazed how great this book is for almost any close up effects you perform.

Dr. Merrill's Classic Color Changing Knives and Paddle Routines is a large, 64 page volume, in perfect binding, with a plastic coated, two color board cover. It contains 62 illustrations, most of them unique mirror photographs of Dr. Merrill's hands, showing both what the audience sees and what the performer see. The book represents the work of a lifetime, and it is bound to become a classic. If you have ever saw Dale Merrill demonstrate the knives at a convention, you require no convincing. And, if you didn't see him work, you really missed something. And he told all in this big book. Not only does he explain the basic moves, but also gives many fine effects and routines that have never before been in print. And he discusses all aspects of his art including the psychology of knife effects.

Black Fox Master Shells

These large shells are based on the design of the original Chanin Shells. Black Fox has given them the Chanin Dip and a different looking finish. The Chanin Dip on the original Chanin shells is designed for a sponge pea. This set has an increased Chanin Dip designed for use with our Perfect Pea. The Chanin Dip is a slight curve of the bottom of the shell from front to back that allows the pea to move in and out of the shell with no click or bump even on a hard surface

Chink a Chink

This set comes with four hollow brass weights as used on Chinese balance scales in the 19th Century. There is also one "shell" weight. The production of this set has been a combined effort of School for Scoundrels and Chris Reesman of Encore Magic in Flint, Michigan.

The photo-illustrated instructions teach the original routine that all the other matrix type effects were based on, and that was a favorite trick of Dai Vernon's and Fred Kap's--among others. The beautiful brass 'antique' weights add a touch of the Old West or the Orient to your performance--it is perfect for any period act, from the 1500's to the present.

Under cover of the hands, the "heavy" weights jump about like snail darters. You will be surprised at the reactions you get with this effect, which makes a nice interlude in any act, but also works well to draw a crowd at a trade show booth. The fast and amazing jumps draw the eye, and the trick can be repeated until the crowd has gathered.

This reproduction of the classic Chink a Chink set is based on the set that Dai Vernon always carried in his close-up case. That set is owned by Whit Haydn, and this new Chink a Chink is an exact replica of Vernon's set.

You can see a clip of Fred Kaps performing chink a chink with wooden weights Here. You will need Windows Media Player.

Temporarily Out of Stock

New Shell Game DVD!

Brand New!

"An Introduction to the Shell Game"

Shell Game Series Volume I

Featuring:

Whit Haydn Bob Sheets

In November of 2004, Bob Sheets, Whit Haydn and Chef Anton combined their original methods for the ancient swindle, the Shell Game, and taught this new system to the School for Scoundrels class at the Magic Castle.

This DVD is far more than an introduction to the game, it is an introduction to a whole new way of looking at the shell game, and a new system for performing the game that is rock solid, unassailable, and easy to learn. You can find large excerpts from this DVD Here under "Shell Game.".

In this, the first installment of a series of DVDs on the shell game, the beginning student is taught an entertaining beginning routine with patter, the basic moves and approaches to the game that make up the system, and given everything necessary to move from complete beginner to an intermediary proficiency in the shell game.

But this is not just for the beginner. Experienced shell game performers will learn invaluable material from this and the following DVDs in this series.

These lessons are not just a rehash of what has been published before, but new and unpublished moves, ruses, and strategies that will change the way the game is played far into the future.

There is over an hour and fifteen minutes of video instruction and over 80 pages of historical information, routines, advanced moves and maneuvers, illustrations and study aids.

Brand New!

The Colorado Silver Shells

This is our finest set of shells. These are handcrafted for us from Whit's original design by Jurgen J. Maerz of the Platinum Guild International. They are made from solid Sterling silver, and are a joy to behold and to use. They ring like Morgan Silver Dollars, and have the perfect weight for advanced moves such as the kick steal and shot glass finale.

These were inspired by the story of Nutshell Jim who won so much money from the silver miners of Creede, Colorado during the 1880's that he had his favorite shell game shells cast in silver. The sheen of the silver shells gliding across the table inflamed the avarice of the miners and cowboys who lost everything they had trying to "follow the little pea."

The beauty and practicality of these wonderful shells combine to create a perfect period piece, a reminder of the time when silver was king, and the miners, gunfighters and gamblers of the old west filled prosperous and dangerous Colorado towns like Denver, Leadville, and Creede.

These wonderful shells are bound to be valuable collector's items.

Molded from Whit Haydn's hand-carved shells, these feature all the design elements like the Chanin Dip that make our Golden Shells and Street Shells so easy to use on any surface.

They perform like a dream while dressing up any magic show or gambling demonstration, and yet they conform to period requirements for re-enactments, film and other similar productions.

Whit Haydn's The Intricate Web Of Distraction DVD

This high quality video explains all the theory, moves, patter, and presentation for this incredible routine, plus a live performance by Whit Haydn. This routine is perfect for walk-around in restaurants, private parties or at the bar, but plays big enough for more formal venues. Whit has performed it thousands of times at the Close-Up Gallery of the Magic Castle as well as in the Secret Pagoda at Caesars Magical Empire in Las Vegas. He always includes it in his performances at Trade-Shows and Hospitality Suites.

"I like this routine because it is simple to follow, is practical under a variety of conditions, and needs no reset time. It has been honed under fire for more than 20 years. If you are looking for a Color-Changing Knife routine, The Intricate Web of Distraction certainly fits the bill and is worth your serious consideration. Recommended."
--Michael Close, MAGIC Magazine

Whit Haydn's Comedy Four Ring Routine - DVD

For reviews of Whit Haydn's Comedy 4 Ring Routine, click here.

This dvd includes a live performance of Whit’s award-winning routine, and instruction that includes all the moves, patter, and presentational tips that make it easy to add this masterpiece to your repertoire. Along with an introduction by Earl Nelson, and Billy McComb's interview with Whit, this dvd includes twenty minutes of video clips from Whit's performances over the last twenty years on cruise ships, at the Magic Castle and at Magic Island, and on large theater stages. These clips illustrate how to handle various types of spectator volunteers, and various reactions and comments from the volunteer. This routine, originally developed for Whit's street magic act in the 1960's, is considered by most experts to be the most commercial version of the linking rings available for any venue. Dai Vernon claimed that this routine had "the first completely new comedy premise I have seen in magic in thirty years."

"If you don't have a linking ring routine and you want to add one to your stand-up repertoire, Whit Haydn's Comedy 4 Ring Routine is the place to start. Ring routines don't get much better than this."
--Michael Close, MAGIC Magazine

DVD and E-book: School for Scoundrels Three Card Monte

The School for Scoundrels DVD Three-Card Monte contains close to three hours of video on two discs, including fine-point instruction in all the major moves, psychology, and misdirection used in the monte, plus a three-camera shoot on the street of a reenactment of Cracker Parker’s London mob scam, an interview with Gazzo discussing the methods of the London Mob, and actual footage of three-card monte being played on the streets in Khiva, Uzbekistan.

The DVD also contains Chef Anton’s complete presentation and explanation of Three-Card Gold, an excellent, unique exhibition routine created by Chef and Whit Haydn.

You can find large excerpts from this DVD Here under "Three-Card Monte."

Also on this DVD are appearances by Gazzo, R. Paul Wilson, and Doc Eason discussing their original handlings of the climax of the monte in exhibition, as well as a unique contribution to the bent corner ruse from Ron Wohl.

Whit Haydn demonstrates and explains Bob Kohler’s incredible ending for the monte, called Knifed! In this sensational ending, the performer has the spectator hold on to a quarter of the Ace, and pin the rest of the Ace facedown with a pocketknife. Even so, the Ace escapes. The spectator ends up holding on to a quarter of the Joker, and the penknife is stuck firmly through three-quarters of a Joker! Bob has worked out every detail of this ending to make it practical, certain, and a real killer.

Further, both DVD’s can be opened in a computer as data discs. Inside is found a complete non-printable e-book (.pdf file) version of our most recent edition of the book The School for Scoundrels Notes on Three-Card Monte. This book contains over 160 pages and more than 180 photos and illustrations, and contains a ton of material on the patter, psychology, moves, glossary, history, and application to magic of three-card monte. Most authorities consider this book to be the best resource on the monte to date:

“If you’ve missed anything, I can’t find it! Your historical research is astounding.”
--Gary Ouellet

“This is clearly the definitive book on three-card monte. Nothing else even comes close.”
--Darwin Ortiz

“The School for Scoundrels Notes on Three-Card Monte is the best resource for information on this con that I have ever read.”
--Michael Close

“This is the best single reference on the Monte to date.”
--Jamy Ian Swiss

Also included on the ROM section of the discs is an historical appendix containing a collection of interesting and printable photos, and long passages from several of the most important primary sources on the monte, including eye-witness accounts of three-card monte being played in the nineteenth century from “Beyond the Mississippi,” and “Wanderings of a Vagabond,” as well as George Devol’s defense of Canada Bill Jones from “Forty Years a Gambler on the Mississippi,” and Allan Pinkerton’s eye-witness account of Canada Bill in action from “Criminal Reminiscences and Detective Sketches.”

Both the video and ROM portions of the disc are meant to provide the student of three-card monte with the most complete, accessible, and illuminating resource on the game ever offered. Much of the information contained in this set is original and/or unpublished.

Whether you are a magician, gambling expert, historian, or hustler—everything you need to become a true “expert” on the game is right here in this two-volume DVD.

Fast and Loose - The Endless Chain Scam
DVD and E-Book: School For Scoundrels Fast and Loose

This DVD gives complete instruction in the basic moves and psychology behind the School for Scoundrels approach to Fast and Loose. Added to the DVD version is a great gag ending known as "The Drop Off Knot." The video features two different performances, one by Chef Anton and the other by Whit Haydn.

Our E-Book Version includes a PDF file of our award-winning Notes on Fast and Loose. A must have for every hustler.

It's the Rules - Bob Sheets

Bob Sheets has taken Sachs Dice Routine and cranked it up a serious notch! Magicians are being fooled by the new and deceptive handling. It's just not the same trick anymore. IT'S THE RULES can be performed anywhere, anytime and without any set-up. You'll love the killer climax!

Billy McComb Table

Includes Custom Carrying Case

The School for Scoundrels and Hocus Pocus team up to bring you another exceptional product you won't find anywhere else!

Introducing the Billy McComb Table! Personally designed by Billy and used in his shows for cruise ships and stand-up performances, it can finally, after all these years, be yours!

Whit Haydn and Chef Anton have teamed up with the master himself to give the most durable and practical stand-up table on the market. Made to pack down to almost nothing, this table comes with a custom made zippered carry bag with a shoulder strap. You'll be able to take it with you everywhere with no limitations! Travels light and small, this table enables you to carry it on airlines as a carry-on bag. It even fits in the suit compartment of a Samsonite Suitcase. If space is an issue, the problem has been solved!
Professionally manufactured by Encore Magic, the specifications of the Billy McComb Table are as follows:

Poly Honeycomb core skinned with black Haircell ABS and 3/8" thick panels
Top Size 10.5" deep x 20" wide
Closed position: 4" X 15" X 20"
Weighs 18 pounds.

A limited number of these are being produced, however, so you must act now and reserve your very own Billy McComb Table before the shipping date of April 10th!

School for Scoundrels Jumbo Trade Show Shells

Whit Haydn with the Jumbo Trade Show Shells

Whit Haydn and Chef Anton, went into this incredible metamorphosis of the classic swindle that everyone knows and loves! Now you can perform it on stage, on the street, at trade shows, parlor and other venues where before it was not possible! See a demo of the complete routine Here (Requires windows media player).

These beautiful, hand-crafted, virtually indestructible hard resin shells are all mechanical, which means there's no sleight-of-hand required. That's correct -- no sleight-of-hand required; it's self-working!

Three Jumbo Shells measuring an incredible 8"x6" and 2 1/2" deep!
Includes four 2" peas (you can purchase additional peas separately)
Includes a DVD of Chef Anton and Whit Haydn's audience-tested routine and advanced handling tips!
Exact patter used in Chef Anton's trade show act for years
Large enough to load your company's premiums or products
Great visual prop for promotional photos

Not only do the Trade Show Shells play great from a distance, they are an extremely attractive, eye-catching prop with plenty of guaranteed audience interaction!

"Visual, practical, and incredibly commercial! This prop is a people magnet! I already have a dozen ideas!"
--R. Paul Wilson

Replacement Jumbo Peas and Magnet
This replacement set includes 4 of our 2" Jumbo Peas along with the magnet for the gaff.

Whit Haydn's Killer Epic

The School for Scoundrels, in cahoots with Hocus Pocus Magic are proud to bring you an incredible mentalism prop and devastating routine: Whit Haydn’s Killer Epic!

The board measures 17"x26". It is easy to travel with and plays to a large audience. This is definitely not your father’s Mental Epic -- it's the best on the market. Bar none! That's it! End of story! Killer Epic is bigger, better, funnier, more baffling, involves your entire audience, and features a finish that is nothing short of spectacular! Yes, Whit Haydn has taken the old Mental Epic to the next level and beyond! Allow us to elaborate:

Performer announces that his mentalism skills are actually somewhat limited, that he will be depending on the ESP of the audience members instead! Using the jumbo slate, he first writes a three-number prediction and covers it. Then he asks three audience members to choose a digit, each of which he writes down underneath his prediction.

Next, the performer makes a second prediction, writes it on the slate and covers it. He then tosses a coin to the audience. While his back is turned, the audience is instructed to pass the coin back and forth randomly until they hear him say “Stop!” The person who ends up with the coin is asked to toss it and call “Heads” or “Tails.” Performer again writes the results on the slate below his prediction.

Performer writes a final prediction, covers it, and throws a banded deck of cards to three audience members and has them each peek at a card, memorize it, and stand up. (They do not disclose their card!)

The performer then proceeds to reveal the covered panels on the slate. The audience is understandably impressed when the first two predictions match, right down to the initials of the individual who tossed the coin! But the audience is flabbergasted when performer reveals the names of the three cards and says, “If any of you standing sees the name of your card, sit down!” –– and they all sit down!

Typically, the old Mental Epic had none of this kind of build-up, none of this suspense, none of this brand of routining, and no killer finish: The final prediction was revealed and that was that. With Killer Epic, Whit Haydn introduces his crowd-pleasing total spectator involvement and spectacular finish that leaves audiences breathless!

Just look at the features of this sensational effect: The jumbo-size slate can easily be seen from the back of the house and yet is perfectly suitable for parlor work. The slate features a Dry-Erase writing surface –– no messy chalk! What’s more, the reverse side of the slate is a full-sized, ungimmicked writing surface suitable for any mentalism effects! (Using the slate for other routines takes the “heat” off, and convinces any skeptical onlookers that it’s just a slate!) The slate is quality constructed, framed in durable gleaming metal, and the gimmick is smooth and quiet. The best news is, of course, that Killer Epic features Whit Haydn’s time-tested routine and patter featuring his no-force, killer ending (hey, that’s why we call it “Killer”)! Whit Haydn’s Killer Epic comes with jumbo slate, colorful numbered frame covers, marking pen, deck of cards specially prepared for this effect, and Whit’s complete Performance & Instruction Video that includes special tips on handling, audience involvement and patter.

Mike Massey's World of Trick Shots

Mike Massey is the nine-time world champion. He is universally regarded as the best trick shot artist in the history of pool. Take a peak into Mike's World. You will learn how to: Shoot pool's best trick shots, Amaze your friends, Give three complete shows, Execute over 170 shots, Talk pool like a showman, Improve your pool game.

"Once in a lifetime a man comes around who is so special, we all site and watch in awe. Mike Massey is the epitome of what every great trick shot artist aspires to be. "

Chef Anton - 2-Time United States Trick Shot Champion

Whit Haydn's The MongolianPop-Knot Video

Whit Haydn developed the Mongolian Pop-Knot while working as a street performer in New York City back in the 1960's. This wonderful cut and restored rope routine has been a staple of his famous comedy "teaching act" ever since. It has been performed in nightclubs, on cruise ships, for corporate banquets - in almost every conceivable performing situation. This routine works surrounded at a private party, or on the largest stage (Whit has performed this routine for eight thousand people in an amusement park when opening for Conway Twitty.)

What makes this routine unique is that every sequence is justified by the patter. It is not a series of unrelated tricks with a piece of rope, but a true routine that has an internal consistency and intelligence that draws the audience in and keeps them involved and interested throughout the performance.

While supposedly explaining to the audience how "that old trick" of cutting a rope and restoring it is accomplished, the magician cuts a rope and ties it back together with a special knot. The knot "pops" off the rope and the rope is restored. At this point things get more complicated as the magician seems to lose control of events. The rope is cut in three pieces which changes sizes and then are stretched and shrunk back into correct sizes. The three ropes are tied together, the two knots are "popped" off and tossed into the audience, and the rope is shown back together again in one piece. It can even be left for audience examination.

The video not only teaches a powerful and entertaining routine that "packs small and plays big" it is a real lesson in magic from a great thinker and performer. Whit explains what goes into creating a routine, the subtleties of performance and presentation, and the little moves and details that can throw the spectator off and make it impossible for him to figure out the secrets. You will not only enjoy performing this routine, but learning it will help make you a better magician.

The School for Scoundrels Close-Up Pad/Dice Stacking Boards

Framed Professional

Regular

Our hand-made Dice Stacking Board/Close-Up Pad features a perfectly smooth, black dice-stacking board made popular by Mike Rogers and on the flip side has a burgundy 4mm neoprene close-up pad. Regular 12”x16”, Jumbo 16”x24”. Easy to travel with, Chef Anton has been featuring this in his close-up routines for years. Now the secret is out!!!

Our professional version is the same top which is featured on The School for Scoundrels Street Table. The working surface is 17”x30”. It features a beautiful forest green velvet which makes an elegant close-up pad. The top can be turned over to provide a hard , slick surface for dice stacking, etc. You can also add a beautifully crafted hard-wood frame made of solid Poplar with a Golden Oak finish which allows the top to be placed onto any base.

Casino Dice

If you are going to feature dice stacking, only the best will do. These white ¾” casino dice are precision cut to make your routine work flawlessly.

The Ultimate Malini Egg Bag

"This is the best egg bag in the whole world!"
World Champion Magician Lance Burton

"This is the only bag I'll use and it's the one I recommend. Need I say more?"
--Johnny Thompson

The Silk Legacy Malini Egg Bag is a creation from none other than Max Malini. Charlie Miller made improvements to the Malini bag. Johnny Thompson perfected it and now this legendary piece of magic is handcrafted by Fabric Manipulation. These bags are made of what we feel is the perfect silk fabric; it is the ideal weight and thickness, enabling the egg to slide easily, yet allowing for minimal "bulge." Silk Legacy Malini Egg Bags are currently available in standard black silk and they measure 7" wide x 8" long. The design and construction of these egg bags are according to Johnny Thompson's exact specifications.

The Ideal Ball/Egg Holder

Strong enough to hold a billiard ball yet gentle enough to hold a blown chicken egg. The Ideal Holder is made of polyolefin-covered brass. The covering not only protects the objects from scratching, but it also gives a secure grip that is more reliable than other ball holders. Easily pins to any jacket or shirt for precise placement.

"This is the only billiard ball holder I have found that actually holds a real billiard ball without my having to worry about the ball falling out prematurely."
--Chef Anton - 2 Time United States Trick Shot Champion

The Magnetic Golden and Magnetic Street Shells

The Magnetic Golden Shells

The Magnetic Street Shells

Made with the beauty and cleverness of our regular Golden Shells and super-realistic Street Shells, these exclusive sets offers the operator a truly "unfair advantage" -- magnetic shells and peas! Imagine the possibilities. Each shell in the set contains a rare-earth magnet invisibly embedded in the front of the shell. The special peas are magnetic—each contains a tiny, undetectable rare-earth magnet.

The shells are designed so that when the shell is pulled back slightly, the pea will be picked up, when pushed forward slightly--the pea is released under the shell. The magnets in both the pea and the shell make this sure-fire and dependable. This is not like a chop-cup, the pea is released from the shell by a smooth, natural motion.

The hand and shell can be shown empty, and the pea can appear under it at will. This makes moves like the Roll-Flash a cinch, and enables the performer to easily place an “empty” shell into the spectator’s hand without him feeling anything, and the pea can be made to appear under the shell whenever the performer is ready.

When used in combination with a second pea under another shell, the magnetic pea gives an unbeatable and mind-numbing advantage. The possibilities are endless. The shells come with five working peas, two straight peas, and two magnetic peas. A suede carrying bag is also included.

Magnetic Golden Shells - $200

Peas for the Shell Game

The School for Scoundrels Perfect Pea is made of an injection-molded polymer and are perfectly smooth and uniform. They are a bright green color (like a fresh pea). This color shows up well against almost any mat or performing surface. They are washable and never lose their grip. They will work fine on any type of surface--even glass or marble. These are regarded by most professionals (including Bob Sheets, Lennart Green, Rich Marotta, and Johnny Thompson) as the best peas ever made available for the shell game. Working Peas are used in the performance of the steal and pinch and other moves, Straight Peas are made of hard plastic and will not come out from under the shell--these are switched in or out in order for the spectators to examine them or handle the shells. Set includes five Working Peas and two Straight Peas.