Meir’s Muses
MyMagic eNewsletter #1,424
August 9, 2026
Back from Magic Live! and still exhausted. My best sellers were Coin Copier (below) which looks much better live than in the video trailer, my Sword Illusion ProCase, and my favorite of the Ted Bogusta creations, KFC. It has been out of stock for several years because it is difficult to make. I have very few left, and not sure when more can be made.
The two exclusives I didn’t mention previously sold out very fast as expected. They were Sam Sléibhín’s Neutrino which I expect to be able to offer you in around 2-3 weeks, and autographed copies of Jamie Masterson’s upcoming book Card Table Artifice For Conjurors which I expect to offer you in mid-September.
The other sold-out item was autographed copies of Harry Anderson’s Games You Can’t Lose book which is available: HERE
I was able to get a bunch of exclusives from several dealers and replenish previous items that have been out of stock. Will be introducing them to you over the next couple of months at a rate of one per newsletter.
One of the items I was able to get more of was the Las Vegas SvenPads, which I created a routine for around nine years ago, you can get see it below.
You will also find my three new releases which did surprisingly well. I was especially happy with the response to Twisted Royalty since it is something I created when I was a teenager.
►Vegas SvenPad Routine:
This is a Las Vegas themed SvenPad that is made to look identical to the ones you find sold at most gift shops in Las Vegas. Like all SvenPads it is ingeniously constructed to force anything you like.
If you watch the trailer, you will see Meir demonstrate his basic routine. It fits this edition of the SvenPad like a glove. In addition to the Vegas SvenPad you will also get a bonus instructional sheet with Meir’s routine. You will need to supply your own poker chip, which can be easily found on eBay.
But you are not restricted to Meir’s routine, you can fill the pad with anything you like (Vegas restaurants, poker rooms, slot machines, etc.) and the prediction/souvenir can also be anything you like (matchbook, pen, ashtray, bar napkin, etc.).
Watch and buy: HERE
►Twisted Royalty:
A quick and easy routine using a handful of cards that turn face up and face down one at a time and lead to an unexpected finish.
You start with a small packet of face-down cards that turn face up one at a time as the cards count down to a finale.
The Four turns face up, then mysteriously turns face down. Next the Three turns face up, followed by the Two. Finally, the Ace appears—and is immediately joined by the rest of its Royal Flush family?
Watch and buy: HERE
►Unlucky Dice Cheat:
Dice Stacking is usually presented as a demonstration of pure skill. You scoop up a handful of dice with a cup and, when you lift the cup, the dice are neatly stacked one on top of another. It is usually more about showing off your skill than performing magic.
Christian Scherer takes Dice Stacking in a completely different direction. Instead of using it simply to display technical ability, he seamlessly weaves it into a full Magician vs. Gambler routine where the stacking enhances the magic rather than becoming the focus. The routine also features a complete storyline with a beginning, middle, and end—something rarely found in Dice Stacking routines.
As a bonus, the book includes Clarke “The Senator” Crandall’s classic booklet, How to Stack Dice for Fun and No $! And access to Gerry’s Extreme Dice Stacking video tutorial.
Between Scherer, Crandall, and Gerry, you’ll have the techniques, ideas, and inspiration to create your own Dice Stacking routines—and turn a display of skill into memorable magic.
Watch and buy: HERE
►Sword Illusion ProCase:
The Magic Sword Illusion is arguably one of the best and most deceptive illusions in magic. The problem is that it looks like a toy.
It creates an impossible illusion of a knife repeatedly penetrating through a toothpick or any such object. It is truly a mind-boggling illusion that seems impossible even after you know how it works.
The idea was to create a case for it, so it looks less like a toy and more like an interesting oddity.
The Sword Illusion ProCase you receive comes ready to perform. It is a custom-made black case made of strong plastic that has a rough texture. The case tightly fits around the standard Sword Illusion and comes complete with a Sword Illusion already embedded so it can be performed immediately.
Watch and buy: HERE
►UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
►AUGUST 23: Spinnato’s Comedy Magic Show at Comix @ Mohegan Sun Casino in CT. Tickets: HERE
To view all my upcoming appearances, go: HERE
Stay happy, Meir
PS: Magic Live continues to be my favorite magic convention. Not only because of the great and unique events but also because the attendees continue to be the best of the best, and the many friends whom I now only see once a year. It is also the single convention that has continually presented magic in a respectful and loving way.
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“Small, positive changes in technique can be the catalyst to super card work.”
…Steve Forte (Lessons, 2026)
