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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 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.
Latest update ... 8/29/10
OK - finally home from the extended road trip! I will
work on cleaning up this web page and updating things in the next
few weeks.
Some eye candy ...
The Rabbit and Hat Magician
More eye candy ...
Antique Gambler's Kepplinger Style Holdout
This little piece of gambling history was actually
used by a crooked gambler in the 1940 - 1950 era. It is all original
- straps, cord, etc. The crook removed the compound pulley for
easier use (I do not have it). One of these that was actually
used by a crook in "as put away" condition is rather
difficult to find.
Chink-A-Chink weights are currently
available only from S4S and me.
Brass Weight Chink-A-Chink
Sets
Note:
The final version is engraved "2 oz." ...
Click here to order a set of
the Chink-A-Chink weights. Add
to CCNow Cart
Available now ...
Chopped Dice Pairs
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.
Introducing the Riser Combo Dice Cup
This leather dice cup is a chop cup that comes with
one set of chop balls, one pair of chop dice, and 4 poker chips.
The chop balls and chop dice are for regular chop cup routines.
The poker chips are for the classic "chips across" routine.
If you do not know what to do with this cup and its goodies, please
do not order. No instructions are supplied as none should be required.
Requests are now being taken for 9 sets. The new
sets may well be in all black leather.
A complete set is $160. Delivery estimate is
for early October.
Eye Candy
Riser Midi-Traditional Cups progression ...
Another view ...
More eye candy ...
Is this the smallest cup set in the world?
Introducing the Riser Micro Traditional Cups
Yes, that is a dime coin.
From the smallest to one of the largest .... more eye
candy ...
Dangerous!
And completed ...
Coming soon ...
In a few short weeks I shall be introducing my "Make
A Deal" web page. I am going to be thinning my magic
collection and will be offering some cool items. These items will
be posted for swap rather than sale. So if you have some nice
items to offer as a swap, hang on to them a little longer. If
you have something that I am interested in, we will swap.
I have received a few emails
asking about my bottomless glass for the Walnut effect. It has
been discontinued; but for those interested, here
it is.
An exciting assortment of new
items are in the works ...
Traffic Light Monte
Improved Vanishing Birdcage Hookup
Vlad
Card Rise From Box - a new method of the rising
card
Something very special for those who have been waiting
(to be announced later)
The first and only run of Uncorked
are long gone.
No more will be made. If you
missed out, you may see Doug Gorman perform the effect at the
link below.
Click here for a video demo on Doug Gorman's web site.
The new style card punch is
now available ... scroll down to see it.
An evil jack getting punched out!
Cups being made in the next
few months ...
Riser Midi-Traditionals
Riser Standards
Riser Shorty Chop Cup
Riser Shorty Junior Chop Cup
The Riser "D" Cell
Cups
The Riser "D" Cup
All other cups are either
discontinued or on hold awaiting time to make them.
Note:
This web site is being redone for 2010. Many goodies that were
here on my site previously have been removed as part of my attempt
to restrict flow of magic info to those who know not how to use
it or have no NEED for it. Curiosity does not equal need. You
are entitled to nothing.
Many images have been removed
due to theft by others. Your loss - not mine as I see the items
daily.
Warning:
Do not come here for PC. I do not do PC. If you can not accept
this, go elsewhere.
The Riser Midi-Traditionals
The first fifteen runs of these
are all sold except for one set. For those interested in such
things, a "run" is how many I can make from half a sheet
of copper. I always cut the big sheets in half and work on a half
at a time. See pictures of an unpolished set below (for size only)
...
Note:
The new Riser Midi-Traditionals will not be available to
all who might want them. They will be sold only to those passing
the screening process. These cups are nice and are my current
favorite! They have been designed to replace my earlier Riser
Mini-Cups which have been discontinued. The whole set may
be carried in the coat pocket if desired.
The cups shipped are polished
as shown below. These cups were designed to be used with Squeeker
balls as shown. Balls are available from Target Stores.
And another blatant tease....
Shorty Junior (on the left of the Riser Shorty)...
Shorty Juniors are shipping -
direct payment only at this time (no credit card orders yet).
Email me on this item.
This is one heavy Chop Cup!
Aluminum Shorty Junior ...$125
Copper Shorty Junior ...$225
What has been going on?
... and at our East Coast facility
...
... wiring a probe ...
... preliminary testing of the probe ...
...
installing vacuum pump, hold downs, and valving ...
The CNC unit ready for operation
...
You will not believe what is
planned for this machine and the one below!
Also, I just installed this CNC
unit at our Tucson facility and have already put it to work ...
As I have indicated many times,
"Because something is available today, does not mean that
it will be available forever".
These discontinued cup styles
will be replaced with new designs if and when I feel it is safe
to show them to the magic community. Until then, these new designs
will be in the hands of a few select performers only (not collectors)
for testing. There are currently 4 new cup designs out for testing
with at least 8 additional designs on the drawing board. Most
likely these new designs will be made in limited editions of 12
sets. Of these 12 sets, only 10 will be made available for sale.
The other two sets of each design will be kept for investment
or given as gifts to close friends. They may not be generally
offered for sale here on my web site - more than likely I'll be
offering them to select clients on a first refusal basis. I will
be basing my client list on factors that might surprise many so
called magicians. Since I am the designer/maker, I feel free to
let my creations out to whomever I select. If this is unacceptable
to you, you most likely are not on my client list as a result
of being eliminated due to one or more selection considerations.
Such is life...
Note: Production on all Riser
Shorty Chop Cups will resume about November 1, 2010.
The Riser Tall has been discontinued.
Note: Please
email me before placing an order as I may not have the time to
make your item.
Production on the pre-requested John Ramsay Cups
(originals) has been cancelled as
I will be introducing a new version this spring (if time permits)...
the new version will be a surprising improvement.
The
many aluminum discs have been cut and spinning has started. The
copper discs are for other projects.
Those who requested to be on the "notify list"
for the originals will have to do without. Only the new style
will be made in the future.
Magicians have been asking me
what I am working on. While cutting metal and doing machining
for the Frakson/Martin cage project, I'm finishing up a huge backlog
of items which have been ordered. Many of these items are secret
and I'll not discuss nor describe them. A major redesign of the
Martin/Hammerton Take-Up reel will be part of this apparatus.
Experimentation and modifications are still going on.
In between all of these goodies,
I am working on new items to be introduced soon. The recreation
of the complete apparatus required to perform the famous Frakson Vanishing and Reappearing Birdcage routine with the Martin Cages. Since this effect
requires a rather involved setup and execution, we will be providing
a DVD with everything clearly explained. This last item is in
cooperation with David Alexander - who was taught the full routine
by Frakson.
Note: The Aluminum Shorty Cup is semi-polished and
semi-finished on the inside rather than the highly finished appearance
on the copper version. This is to allow the aluminum cup to truely
resemble an everyday item in less than pristine condition.
I'll not make any more of these until at least Mid-February,
2010.
The McAbee Rings have long been unavailable.
Now, in cooperation with Martin Lewis at Magikraft Studios,
I am pleased to present our version of this wonderful linking
bracelet effect. Unlike the original plated set, the new set of
McAbee Rings is fabricated from solid nickel-silver metal.
There is no plating to chip or wear off of the gleaming rings.
Due to construction concerns, this item will not always be available.
Click here
to see the rings being made.
You may get these directly from Martin at his lecture
or from us - $95 per set.
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.
Yes, that is a dime coin. 
Dangerous!
An evil jack getting punched out!
Shorty Junior (on the left of the Riser Shorty)...
... wiring a probe ... 
... preliminary testing of the probe ... 
...
installing vacuum pump, hold downs, and valving ... 
The
many aluminum discs have been cut and spinning has started. The
copper discs are for other projects.
