Welcome to Smiggy UK

Smiggy - AKA Martin SmithThis is the website of Martin Smith of Rainhill, England

You may have noticed this site has changed recently (Jan 2010). This was due to a catastrophic failure on our server which unfortunately resulted in the need for me to recreate it from scratch.

At the moment you will find many product information posts on the subject of Magic which is one of my various hobbies, please feel free to leave reviews or questions on the items you see on this site.

Featured CardTrick

Pocket Space Plus  by Tony Miller – REFILL

Pocket Space Plus by Tony Miller – REFILL

Pocket Space Plus (Refill Pack) by Tony Miller This is intended as a refill for folks who have already purchased Pocket Space or Pocket Space Plus. There are no instructions. If you have no idea who Pocket Space works then buy the effect not the refill. … Read more at... [Read more...]

Featured Book

Cloud Busting Secrets by Devin Knight and Jerome Finley (Book)

Cloud Busting Secrets by Devin Knight and Jerome Finley (Book)

Cloud Busting Secrets by Devin Knight and Jerome Finely THE ULTIMATE STREET MAGIC EFFECT Two of the Worlds Foremost Cloudbusters Reveal Their Inner Secrets of Cloud Magic In this book the authors strip away the veil of secrecy revealing cloud secrets only known to a select few.... [Read more...]

Featured DVD

Instinct by Matthew Mello (DVD)

Instinct by Matthew Mello (DVD)

Instinct by Matthew Mello From the co-creator of Bullet comes a revolutionary approach to the Russian roulette. This has been claimed by many to be the end-all of Russian Roulettes….find out why Effect A nail is hidden under 1 of 4 cups. The mentalist turns away as the... [Read more...]

Featured MoneyTrick

Money Printer by Mikame

Money Printer by Mikame

Money Printer by Mikame EFFECT Pure quality sets this apart from all other versions of this classic A wide tape moves between two rollers arranged on upper and lower axis. Two knobs are used for turning the rollers. Feed dollar-bill-sized slips of blank white paper into one... [Read more...]

Magic DVDs

Making the Birthday Dough by Ken Scott (DVD)

In this 85 minute instructional DVD you will get to see Kens live birthday party show with an actual audience of children and adults. After the show Ken will sit down with producer and director Monte Johnson and have a conversation about the birthday party business. Also you will see ways to produce a bunny rabbit that will really make your party memorable. In addition Ken will share with you his thoughts on using music and sound effects in a birthday party show. The tape is valuable in itself for showing a seasoned pro working under normal home-party conditions. So what you see is the result of considerable experience. – David Goodsell MUM editor … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Making the Birthday Dough by Ken Scott (DVD)


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Flip-Pical Parlour Magic Part 2 Volume 6 by L and L Publishing (DVD)

Flip-Pical Parlour Magic Part 2 Volume 6 by L amp L Publishing A true international star of magic Flip has been delighting audiences for decades with his enchanting whimsical magic. Hes been invited to lecture and perform for just about every major magicians convention in the world and his lectures are always greeted with acclaim by all who have been lucky enough to attend. Of course Flips place in magic history is secure as the inventor of the Flip Stick a multi-purpose sleight that allows a magician to vanish any long thin object instantly and visibly. The following DVD volumes contain the very best of Flips magic routines. Flip-pical Parlour Magic – AIR BILLIARDS – HAT MAT amp EGG – THE LINKING RINGS – ASTEROIDS – BANKNOTE WALLET amp SIGNED CARD TRICK – JOKER DISPLAY … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Flip-Pical Parlour Magic Part 2 Volume 6 by L and L Publishing (DVD)


March 4, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Magic Books

Tricks with Your Head by Mac King (Book)

Hilarious Magic Tricks and Stunts to Disgust and Delight Tricks With Your Head is the worlds greatest (and only) collection of hilarious mystifying and sometimes repulsive magic tricks that you can perform with your very own head. If youve only thought of your head as a receptacle for so-called higher learning or as a structure for keeping your haircut from falling into your body cavity rejoice Now you can use that ten-pound meatball between your shoulders as a source of ribald entertainment. Best of all when you learn how to perform a head trick youll never be caught without your prop Mac King and Mark Levy have perfected the ultimate mix of head games (literally) in this clever illustrated volume that includes Make your head disappear Penetrate your skull with a drinking straw Make a french fry vanish up your nose Read someones mind Jab a fork in your eye … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Tricks with Your Head by Mac King (Book)


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Recycling The Magical Way by Michael Rappa

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN INCREASING YOUR BOOKING POTENTIAL If you are this book is for you. Theres No Trash Just Solid Routines To Earn You Cash Within the pages of Recycling The Magical Way you will learn the secrets of turning trash into cash as award-winning professional magician Michael Rappa shares his valuable routines from his educational and entertaining environmental magic show. Recycling The Magical Way is packed with fun-filled commercial routines using standard magic effects to promote the concept of recycling as an alternative to waste disposal. Youll get all this and more Complete scripts for routines designed to help educate children of all ages about the importance of recycling energy conservation and the value of good environmental habits. Theyll learn what they can do to help save the environment while being entertained with memorable magic. Michaels sample booking letter. Make this letter your own and watch your bookings soar. Examples taken directly from his recycling activity study guide. Learn how to do rich any educational program with these examples to read Tips and ideas to help the reader develop their own routines.This must-have book is perfect for entertainers who want to go green. Desiring to do more school shows educational enrichment programs Earth Day promotions recycling drives and more. Whether youre interested in developing a new program or simply want to add an educational message to strengthen an existing one youll find recycling the magical way offers a wealth of information with an original topical approach. Pages 92 – 5.5 x 8.5… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Card Tricks

Karnival Renegades Deck by Big Blind Media

Totally new back design Ace Of Spades Jokers and Tuckcase. Can be integrated with standard bicycle cards and other decks from the Karnival-Inc range (Karnival Original Karnival Midnight and Karnival Assassins) for creating super cool routines Brought to you by BigBlindMedia the Bicycle Karnival Renegades Deck has the USPCC world famous Air Flow Finish for superb handling and unparalleled durability. This incredible new limited edition design for the Bicycle Deck was created by renowned French artist Sam Hayles. The Karnival Renegades Deck uses a thick high grade stock and is a dream to handle. These cards ROCK An amazing (and super subtle) one way back design. You can spot reversed cards even in a face down ribbon spread Two amazing card reveals built into the deck A bonus card which says You will choose the Six Of Clubs One of the Jokers has an 4 of Spades tucked into the band of his hat … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Karnival Renegades Deck by Big Blind Media


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Pen Ultimate Card Sword

Pen Ultimate Card Sword trick…… Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Pen Ultimate Card Sword


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment


Magic Tricks with Money

Squished (US Currency) by Ben Williams

Squished is the newest release from close up magician and creator Ben Williams. How would you like to be able to borrow a penny and inches from their faces squash and stretch the coin into an impossible magical souvenir Everybody has seen the machines where you insert a penny and then pay your fifty pence or quarter and then crank an arm around which forces the penny though a stamp that squishes the penny with some sort of image maybe the logo of the particular theme park or public attraction you are visiting at the time of coming across said machine. Well now with Squished you can perform this process for your spectators without the need to carry around your giant heavy squishing machine Master magician Ben Williams (creator of the critically acclaimed effects Labelled and OCL) brings you his latest killer coin effect. Ben teaches you in detail everything you need to know to start amazing people. You get his detailed routines and handlings but best of all Ben has taken away all the hard work and complex sleights by including a cunning gimmick that does all the hard work for you. NO THREADS AND SHELLS NO TRICKY ANGLES NO COMPLEX SLEIGHT OF HAND NO BANDS MIRRORS HIDDEN ASSISTANTS OR TRAPDOORS With Squished you receive a detailed guide packed with photos illustrating different routines and ways of squishing pennies in performance. The guide also teaches a several super simple card forces anyone can do. BONUS In addition to the guide and your double sided squished penny you receive 3 more special squished pennies each with a different card image imprinted on them. These three different card values allow you to perform a card reveal with the squished penny. Squished is fun and easy to perform and is enjoyable for the spectators what more could you want QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Is it easy to perform Yes there are different ways to perform squished that are all taught in detail ranging from the sleight free handling to intermediate advanced handlings. We include a fully illustrated guide to take you from beginner right through to expert nothing is left out. Is sleight of hand required We have designed the Squished set to be suitable for all skill levels. Squished requires no difficult sleight of hand and the special gimmick does all the hard work for you with its clever design and routining. If you can hold a few coins in your hand you can perform this amazing effect.

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Squished (US Currency) by Ben Williams


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Slot Boston Box Quarter Aluminum by Tango

Slot Boston Box Quarter Aluminum by Tango Effect Show 4 coins in your hand give the coins to be checked. Put the coins inside the box take the box and let fall the coins in your left hand close your hand and magically one coin came back to the box. Repeat the movement with the rest of the coins and one by one the coins go back to the box. … Read more at our Magic Shop – World-of-magic.co.uk

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Slot Boston Box Quarter Aluminum by Tango


March 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment