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What they are saying about Rodger Lovins' CALLING CARD.
"Calling Card is the best trick I have seen in a long time! I can't convey here the excitement and enthusiasm I feel for this effect. I told Rodger Lovins the creator of the effect that I thought his creation was a candidate for the 'Trick of the Year!' Since I have been in magic over 50 years, I am not easily impressed! I am impressed."
- John Rogers
"My cell phone is set up for Calling Card."
- Lance Burton
"One of the most ingenious, impromptu effects to come along in a long time. Easy to do, very clever, and ready in a flash! I love it!"
- Bob Escher I.B.M. Past International President
"Not everything has to been funny, some just blow people away! Calling Card is one of those tricks. I love it!"
- Stephen Bargatze
"Calling Card is topical, novel, fun and a fooler."
- Gene Anderson
"Rodger Lovins,an amateur magician from Kentucky has brought to market Calling Card, a clever trick using a camera phone"
-Magic Magizine May 2006
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What they are saying about PLAY TIME
“Thanks Rodger Play Time is my favorite trick to carry in my pocket!”
-Mac King
“Rodger Lovins has done it once again! He has created a piece of magic that is a real stunner! When Rodger sent me a copy of his new idea, I knew right away that “PLAY TIME” would be another success in a long line of ideas coming from this magical genius.”
-John Rogers
"It fits in my wallet and is with me at all times. I really like the way Rodger thinks! Play Time is a keeper."
-Stephen Bargatze
" I like this trick very much, as it is simple, commercial, and a fooler"
-GENII Magazine Dec. 2006 issue
I've become a big fan of Rodger Lovins' thinking. His thinking is clever, his routines thoughtfully constructed, and his props great pieces of work. I said that to say this: "Play-Time" is probably his best work to date. This is a piece I genuinely love.
VISIONS- Aug. 2007
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What they are saying about SHAKER
"When I saw Rodger Lovins' SHAKER it really shook me up!"
-Dan Garrett
"Chop cups make me happy, so too does the SHAKER trick from Rodger Lovins. A wonderful prop."
Genii Magazine March 2007
"The effect is VERY visual, you will fool even yourself when you perform it. IMHO, it can also be used in conjunction with Roger’s other invention, the newly released Ultimate Coin Purse. Combine this with a Chop Cup routine and you will have a very unique visual act! ...A very nifty, clever magic prop! "
-Singapore Magic Circular
It's all about the visuals and the surprises and "Shaker" is loaded with them.
-Visions, The Online Journal
"The prop looks innocent and is cleverly gimmicked"
-Magic Magazine April 2007
"...simple and perfect...A wonderful prop..."
-Regal, David (2007, March). Light from the Lamp. Genii Magazine
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What they are saying about BREAK THE HABIT
"This looks pretty cool, The prop is well made, and looks extremely realistic."
-GENII Magazine Dec. 2006 issue
"Break the Habit allows one to perform masterful cigarette manipulations
without knuckle busting moves, freeing up the performer to concentrate on entertaining his clientele."
Brad Henderson
"I'm delighted to see you've got this available again -- I've always thought this was the very best gimmick for the perfect illusion of breaking and restoring a cigarette!"
Michael Ammar
|  | What they are saying about TALKING DECK
“This effect is pure genius in its presentation! A novel approach to hide the gimmick is another great idea from Rodger Lovins!
The viewers never even suspect the method!”
John Rogers
“Every time Rodger Lovins put out a new effect, it is a must have for me. The Talking Deck is one trick that I will put in my show. I love this trick. It could be his best trick yet!”
Stephen Bargatze
“Everything Rodger comes up with is direct, to the point, magic. The Talking Deck is no exception. Plus, it’s a really funny idea.”
-Mac King
"Talking Deck" still remains one of the slickest card revelations on the market today. The way it plays -- sometimes, more the way the spectators make this play after it's over -- make for a piece of work that is so unusual, so delightfully weird, that it can creep into reputation-maker territory.
-Visions, June 2007
The plot of this trick is unusual. Even though the spectator hears a "VOICE" no one else in the room does! This thing is pretty neat.
GENII MAGAZINE- SEPTEMBER 2007
|  | What they are saying about HOT KNIFE
"...A quality knife effect using a tried and true principle!..."
-Singapore Magic Circular
"..."Hot Knife" is Rodger Lovins' take on a classic and in terms of workmanship, it's a beautiful piece of work...."
-Visions, The Online Journal
"...A variation on the classic "Hot Rod," Rodger Lovins’ "Hot Knife" offers a pocket knife with six different colored spots on both sides. In traditional "Hot Rod" style, a spectator selects a color and then the spots on both sides change into that color. The difference here, of course, is that this effect uses a fairly innocent-looking pocket knife and not the usual plastic bar with jewels that looks like a magician’s prop...."
-Magic and Illusion
"Rodger Lovins' Hot Knife advertised as An old principle on a new object is certainly a step forward. The knife is heavy, with real bone handles. This is not a cheap dollar-store product"
-Magic Magazine April 2007
|  | What they say about my Ultimate Coin Purse
"This is wildly practical: a chop cup that packs flat, holds your coins for you (in a more masculine manner than a snap purse) while waiting to be used, and allows for some neat work to be done. Things like reset times and set-up and the like all depend on what you do with it, of course, but the prop itself? Great stuff"
-Visions, The Online Journal
"Shortly after opening this package I began experimenting with this prop and immediately knew how useful it could be. It is gimmicked to the hilt. Recommended".
-Genii Magazine April 2007
"...Use this with your penny to dime, or stacked quarters or stacked halves to get great results. Recommended..."
-Gorman, Mike (2007, April). Hocus In Focus. The Linking Ring Magazine 87 (4), 122.
|  | What they are saying about
BREATHER
The shape of the "Breather" is cleverly hidden within the design.. The card handles easily,and you should not have any difficultly using your Breather right out of the package
Recommended.
-Genii Magazine, July 2007
Breather is an excellent and totally invisible gimmick..it makes effects almost effortless and is virtually impossible to detect.. I am going to recommend Breather because of the versatility of the gimmick and because it is made so well.
Linking Ring, July 2007
|  | What they are saying about TOASTED
"I love your new “Toasted” trick! It is simple and practical, a great effect that can be used by working pros!"
-Lance Burton Master Magician
In "Toasted," a spectator's card suddenly pops up from the deck.
This one uses a method that I haven’t seen before in a rising card. It’s reliable and won’t tend to break.It features a fine method and startling results.
-Wayne N. Kawamoto
About,com Magic and Illusion
"Toasted", the latest effect by Rodger Lovins, is a quick and visual piece of card magic that packs a punch for spectators with something completely unexpected and will strike performers with its simplicity. For my money, "Toasted" is simply an excellent piece of work. Simple, startling, and flexible, it's a great product to add to any card workers bag of tricks.
Shane-online-visions.com
"Toasted is my kind of card magic: an easy to learn card trick with a nice effect.I am excited to add Toasted to my routine! Highly Recommended.
Arnold Levin
The Linking Ring Magazine
May 2008
"This is a very fun trick to perform. You apparently do nothing as the card “pops” into view. You can easily reset this effect making this perfect for performers that work for multiple groups in one night. If you are looking for something novel that does not require knuckle busting sleight of hand, I recommend Toasted."
ALEXANDERS MAGIC REVIEWS
|  | What they are saying about Jokers Wild
"Rodger Lovins has done it again. After seeing Jokers Wild performed, My first reaction was 'WOW!' If you want to fool people badly this is the trick for you. And best of all, the trick is self working. This is a magician's dream!"
Joan Caesar
President, Canadian Association of Magicians
IBM International President 2008-2009
"...a practical, easy, visual treat of a card effect...this is darn near a perfect trick...
Shane- Online Visions
"...easy to learn and perform and the simple mechanism is reliable and repeatable...I give Lovins lots of credit for his creativity and innovation..."
Kawamoto, Wayne -Magic About
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What they say about TAP IT!
"The product description says it all. It's a very strong bit of magic. It's visual and the magic happens in your helper's hand. It uses everyday objects, one of which can be borrowed. It's easy to do. It's basically impromptu. What more do you want?
The props are well made and should last a lifetime. Even though the pen will eventually run dry, it's pretty easy to make up a new one.
There's not much more to say. It's a great bit of magic!"
Review by Bryce Kuhlman
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