Fri. Dec 20th, 2024

Box of Shocks

Halloween fun. This Box of Shocks for 8 years up (£19.99) is guaranteed to make you Scream & Gasp in horror!  A magic must have for tricksters children of all ages. Everyone of these clever gags is cunningly designed to take your victim entirely by surprise. shocks

Not for the faint-hearted the gruesome Finger Breaker trick, where you appear to savagely twist your finger backwards making a horrendous ‘click’.  Then there’s the riveting Pen Through Hand trick. A sure fire winner in the magic shocker stakes!

Mealtimes with unsuspecting friends and family will never be the same again with the devious fake Ketchup Bottle to hand.  Get the preparation right… then watch their horror as you ‘squirt’ it straight onto their at hair or clean clothes!  The hilarious Magic Glass lets you pour water into a cup and then toss it over your victim – without them actually getting wet!  Spider Box will get them every time!

The Can of Shocks is another sure fire winner.  Along with  Squirting Chewing Gum, Fake Egg, Small Hand, World’s Deadliest Creatures, Vanishing Ink and a Body Parts Bo Simple but effective tricks have excellent, well-illustrated instructions. Practice performing the trick for best reaction.

 

GEE WHIZZ

A collection of astonishing activities magic and tremendous tricks for the younger ones. A compilation of magical introductory box of simple tricks and illusions. GEE WHIZZ (£19.99) complete with clear, comprehensive, pictorial instructions.  From magically ‘growing’ a flower from the end of a magic wand and looking through a pair of astounding rainbow glasses. Create some truly awesome visual effects with which to stun themselves and their friends! Children will be intrigued, curious  and entranced for hours with a host of new challenges.  Wondering, “How do you do that?”

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GROSS MAGIC

This will turn you green with envy – and  disgust. If you want magic with attitude, magic that’s not only cool, but a little bit rude, then seek out the brilliant GROSS MAGIC. This unique Number One Best Selling  magic set – for age 8 to adult, (£19.99).  It features loads of truly revolting magic tricks for you to perform.

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Conjuring feats that are guaranteed to produce groans of nausea from your victims – sorry, audience! Old-fashioned conjurors can keep their rabbits and red silk handkerchiefs – these tricks use a somewhat different class of prop:  snot, slime, veins, cockroaches, a squidgy brain, and even – wait for it… a toilet full of poo.   Don’t you just know these tricks are going to go down a storm at the family dinner table. As you ought to have guessed by now, these tricks are definitely not for the squeamish, or anybody who’s scared of creepy crawlies.  With cockroach, spectacular Exploding eyeball, blood & enormous green bogie you’ll defiantly need a strong stomach and might not be suitable for all the family!

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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