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Welcome to The Magic of James P. Riser web page.
Most of the magic apparatus that I produce consists of custom
designed and created items. Many of the professional magicians
who order custom items do not want them pictured - in order to
keep exclusivity. But I do seem to continuously make several rather
popular and less expensive items, though. Several of these items
are shown below. My goal is to produce quality items which will
hold up to the rigors of thousands of performances. All text and
images/designs are copyright 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007,
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,
2019, 2020, 2021 by James P. Riser. Since this home page is open
to anyone who dares to visit, I have refrained from explaining
how many of the items are used - performing magicians will know.
The first update since 5/27/19!
4/16/21
Magic production has
resumed at a slow pace.
The New Ring Reels Have Been Started
Supposedly all are
spoken for whenever I get them completed.
I have been posting progress pics on my Facebook page.
A new Baby Lindy Cage
item is in the works. I have not yet decided if I will do a run
of the item complete with my Baby Lindy Ultralight Cage, just
market the item, or only put the pics and info in my cage book.
This item has never been made before by anyone. I almost hate
to release this.
A warning to those
seeking one of my cages...there are those folks out there selling
cages claiming them to be my Baby Lindy Cage. If it is not hallmarked,
it is not a Baby Lindy. Do not get taken by these people.
Riser Hooked Coin
Back by popular demand...now
in three styles...
Quarter...$10 ppd
Half Dollar...$11
ppd or Gold Sacagawea Dollar...$15 ppd
Click here for some Hooked Coin info.
Riser Coin Punch ...
$10 postpaid
Folks have been quietly
asking about this item.
Click
here for additional info.
It has been long time since
my last update!
I have been busy making a number
of custom items, and working on some prototypes. As I move into
"full" retirement, less and less non one-of-a-kind magic
will be coming out of my workshop. I will be specializing in custom
items for a few pro friends. This will keep me as busy as I want
to be. As things get completed, I will make a posting here on
my web site.
In addition, will be several
more epublications - one on making a Lindhorst style cage. I am
also working on several nonmagic projects.
Until then, here is a little
freebee for financially challenged DIY magicians:
RiserEconoStix
Please visit my new Used Magic Web Page ... new items added now and then.
No cup sets are availlable...nor
are any planned for the future.
For those seeking a reference to several cups sets
that I designed and made, click
here. No one else has been authorized to make these!
Please visit my new Used Magic Web Page ... new items added now and then.
For the Do-It-Yourself Magicians!
As promised, I am beginning
to release a series of "how to" e-publications. All
are in pdf so that they may be read on most smart phones, tablets,
readers, and computers. All are payable
by PayPal to jriser@jamesriser.com
When you make payment, be
certain to indicate which e-publication you desire. After payment
has been received, you will be emailed a link for downloading
the file(s).
I shall begin with a quick
and easy inexpensive project requiring only a precision screw
driver set and a Dremel tool.
1. Making a cell phone ring
flight .....$5
The second e-publication is much more involved.
A lathe, precision measuring tools, and skill to use them will
be required.
2. Machining a Scotch and Soda Set .....$5
The third e-publication explains how to make and
use a dice switching clip for jacket or holdout. Tin snips, jewelers
saw, a drill, and fine files are all that are needed for this
project.
3. Making and Using a Dice Switch Clip ....$5
The fourth e-publication is a rather advanced project
for making a large locking reel suitable for a vanishing lampshade
or birdcage. You will require a lathe, milling machine, soldering
equipment, etc. This reel design may be scaled down for making
smaller locking reels if desired.
4. Making a large locking reel .... $5
This project is very suitable for even a small lathe
like a Taig or Sherline.
5. Making a Coin Cup .... $5
This is a nice project for the woodturner.
6. Making a Morrison Pillbox .... $5
This e-publication is for those wanting to make
special thin metal ball shells for unique apparatus. Shown are
how to make metal billiard ball shells and the difficult to find
golf ball shells.
7. Making Metal Ball Shells .... $5
8. Epublication .. "How
to Make an Inexpensive Floating Skull"
This is the instruction set for
converting a new readily available skull into a full stage floating
skull.
You are getting conversion instructions
only. Routines and hook-ups are in many books, CD's, and DVD's.
$5 payable by PayPal to jriser@jamesriser.com
More to come soon.
Upcoming e-publications will include making a take-up
reel, making a new style of Vanishing Bird Cage, a new type of
ball vase, rising cards, a new type of billiard ball stand, new
work on the ball and tube, a drawer box, a razor blade stand,
a coin shooter, a new type of Kuma Tube, a center control Cube
A Libre, a timer for creating a few seconds delay, a simplex card
punch, making a Kepplinger holdout, a gravity holdout, making
dye tubes, etc. Lots of fun if there is enough interest to make
it worthwhile.
Here is a freebee .... Making
an Inexpensive Card Trimmer
Here is a freebee .... Making
Typewriter style Key Inlays
Here is a freebee .... A
way to soften coins
Here is a freebee .... Making
a Coin Stack
Here is a freebee .... Making
a Folding Coin
Here is a freebee ....Things
to do with a rubber walnut
Here is a freebee .... Making
an Inexpensive Leather Cylinder
Wand Production Paused while I work on other projects
...
A reminder ... I have halted
all cup production. I am too busy with other projects. No one
is authorized to make my cup designs!
Here is some cup eye
candy (Ed Keener's Cups) for you to enjoy.
A1 has begun! Click
here for progress.
Limited wand production might
resume sometime this year.
The matching ebony/nickel
silver wands below were custom made for an upcoming movie. Comsider
them eye candy.
Several duplicates were made
for a number of performers/collectors around the world.
For those of you waiting for
your wand ... the last three have shipped out. See yours here:
The wand below will be the
last wand until I get in the "wand mood" again.
Here it is ...
This wand is hand turned and
polished ebony and nickel silver.
The latest run of wands is
sold out.
Note: I do not have time to
send out tons of emails as such new items come and go. The best
way to know what is happening here is to check my web site now
and then. Those who do check, avoid disappointment.
Some eye candy ...
Click
here to see a historical collection of card trimmers.
Here is a blast to the past
for those interested:
Instructions
for Odd Card
Instructions
for The Solid Cup as marketed from 1973-1988 (Later copies included
Sun Magic overleaf)
Magic
Catalog c. 1973-1988 (dot matrix printer)
Magic
Catalog c. 1973 Items - updated catalog from 1988 (new DeskJet
printer - same items)
Instructions
for The Perfect Bill Change
Enjoy.
Click here to see the Vernon
Cups.
Eye Candy ...
What may well be the thickest (.093") spun set
of cups next the smallest cup set. Neither of these belong to
the Houston fool.
This is thick copper! 
These cups are busy earning their keep not wasting
away on a shelf somewhere. This is why they were made and as it
should be.
Some eye candy ... a one-of-a-kind ...
The Rabbit and Hat Magician
Available now ... new colors ...
Chopped Dice Pairs (red are discontinued)
This dice set was created at the request of several
magicians wanting to get a way from the usual chop cup style crochet
covered balls.
With the dice it is possible to throw the gimmicked
die into the cup and have it "grab" or not. The die
may be shaken within the cup to allow spectators to hear that
it is really there and to position it for the "grab".
These are large custom made 19 mm. dice (just under 3/4")
and easily seen.
These are sold by the pair (one chopped and one plain
die). These are the same dice provided with the Riser Combo
Dice Cup.
If you want a gambling theme for your magic, these
might be just what you need.
Available to USA customers only, payment by check or
money order ... intro priced at $30 postpaid/pair.
Email me for my address for mailing payment.
Eye Candy
Riser Midi-Traditional Cups progression ...
Another view ...
I have received a few emails
asking about my bottomless glass for the Walnut effect. It has
been discontinued for a spell; but for those interested, here it is.
Note: Because I share my ideas
does not give readers a license to copy, steal, nor market my
items.
Note:
All regular cup spinning has been suspended until further notice.
Cups possibly being made again
...
Riser Spider Cup
The Riser "D" Cell
Cups
The Riser "D" Cup
A New Style Traditional Cup
All other cups are either
discontinued or on hold awaiting time to make them.
I might possibly sell off my
cup spinning business and spinning chucks to devote energies to
more interesting projects. No decision on this yet.
As I have indicated many times,
"Because something is available today, does not mean that
it will be available forever".
Note: Please
email me before placing an order as I may not have the time to
make your item.
Discontinued but left up for
reference.
More eye candy...
Click here to go to my Magical
Woodturnings Page.
Gambling Items
The Sacagawea Shiner
This shiner is made from a circulated Sacagawea coin
so that it will "age" to match other Sacagawea dollars
you might be using. With this item, a magician or mentalist may
glimpse cards as they are being dealt or shown. Shown here are
the front and back sides of this shiner.
Note: This is sold for entertainment or lecture/demo
use only. Using one in a real card game could be hazardous to
your health. I repeat, these are not for use in cheating at cards.
Most people using these are stage and platform magicians and mentalists.
Announcing a new version of this item. The Sacagawea
coin has been hollowed into a shell and a precision convex mirror
of polished pure nickel silver has been inserted into this shell.
The Sacagawea Shiner comes with a small cloth drawstring bag for
protection.
$50 each. Sold out for now.
Additional items will be posted here as they become
available.
Click here to go to my Magical
Woodturnings Page.
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