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Hello,
I would like to buy an atomatic classic eating razor blade trick? I see there are may different version what is your favourite?

I there is one out called 'Razor Blade illusion' i think it is about £50. I saw one in JB magic when i was up there a couple of months ago.

On Alakazam.co.uk theres the razor blade illusion for £39.99 and theres also the book helter shelter for about £10

Automatic? i dont know wat you mean by that? but a a blade eater i sugest the one form davenports its easyish to do and gives a good viewing

angles are important in these but not devilsihly so (6./6/06 had to mention its some point toiday)

Davenports do their original version( which was nicked by many) from years ago. It costs £25 plus p/p. Mike Danata does the very neat black plexiglass stand version (like JB's) at £35 no postage. Pic in his catalogue. Imagine a square piece of black plastic standing on one point of its square ie one corner(edge) attached to a flat stand. In other words a square set at a diagonal. There is a large circle cut out of its centre ( ringed with silver) so you can see thru and the blades are inserted into the 2 sides of the square.The square itself is also lined with a silver line.At the front is a large 'Pin' I presume to hold the cotton reel.Looks classy. This I think is the one you mean by automatic version.
Allen Tipton

i have to say i really rate the davenports one its not to pricey and easy enough to do!

and the important thing to remember is its not the trick that matters but your presentation! remember not to swollow as well as that hurts

I did recommend to someone, somewhere a method, I'd 'thought' up, of switching ( with an ordinary handkerchief)the blades based on a billet switch( published, by Harry Stanley i think, in a mental book ) Now I found the identical method today,[/u] re-reading The John Booth Classics, published by Supreme in 1975.Originally it was in Mr. Booth's marvels of mystery. Simple, unfallible and with a great ( made in 5 mins) small stand for setting up.+
All you need is 20 blades. and John B's great routine & ideas.
Allen Tipton

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