About – Magic Trick Collection
Our Purpose
Magic Trick Collection (MagicTrickCollection.com) exists to help magic trick collectors discover, enjoy, and preserve rare & vintage magic props. From classic U.F. Grant/MAK Magic pieces to hard-to-find boutique runs, we curate items that deserve a second life on stage—or pride of place on a collector’s shelf.
Meet the curator by clicking HERE
Navigating This Site:
The core theme of this website is the magic trick collection curated over a period of 50+ years of collecting magic tricks. The best place to start your browsing to click the “–HOME–” button on the top menu or HERE to learn more about the curated magic trick collection. Additionally, you’ll find lots of things to read within our Editor’s Choice posts and the Magician News section.
Be sure to also check the magic tricks for SALE in our Magic Shop, perhaps you’ll find that rare & vintage magic trick collectible you’ve been seeking for your collection or performance. Enjoy!
What We Do
- Curate vintage and modern-classic props with an emphasis on originality, condition, and completeness.
- Document each piece with clear photos and straightforward descriptions so you know exactly what you’re getting.
- Preserve the craft’s history by circulating authentic apparatus, literature, and ephemera to people who care about them.
How We Select Pieces
- Authenticity first. We look for maker marks, known build features, and credible provenance when available.
- Condition matters. We favor complete, intact apparatus and note wear or replacements when present.
- Collector appeal. Priority goes to effects and makers with enduring demand, historical significance, or exceptional craftsmanship.
What You Can Expect
- Accurate listings. Plain-spoken descriptions, multiple-angle photos, and clear notes about instructions, accessories, and any known restorations.
- Responsive help. Have a question about operation, display, or era? Ask—happy to share context before you purchase.
- Respect for history. We treat each piece as a tiny museum object with a job to do: spark wonder.
Conditional Ratings
For our vintage props we do not have condition ratings (i.e., Good, Very Good, Excellent, etc.) associated with our rare and vintage magic since each person, magician, or magic collector has their own perspective on how they view condition, which is what matters most when selecting a magic trick collectible. As such, our listings have multiple pictures to provide a full view of the prop, many with a 360 degree rotation of all sides to understand exactly what’s being considered for your acquisition.
Selling Your Magic
If you’re downsizing a collection or handling an estate, we may be interested in purchasing quality items. Share photos, any history you have, and your goals. We’ll discuss options and make the process straightforward.
Check our Magic Tricks Wanted page for specific magic trick collectibles we’re looking for.
Community & Thanks
Collectors are caretakers. Whether you perform, display, or research, thank you for keeping these artifacts alive. If a specific item you seek isn’t listed, tell us, perhaps it will come into our view.
Get in Touch
Questions, requests, or a piece to sell? Reach out via the contact page.
Meet the curator by clicking HERE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
This website originally launched in 2007 with a primary focus of displaying the extensive magic trick collection acquired by its curator as a result of decades of collecting. As the website grew it expanded with ecommerce services in 2008 to balance the scale between acquisition and resale of collectibles.
Since its origination, the magic collector passion reached a peak milestone of surpassing over 1,000 magic trick collectibles in 2012, consisting of parlor, stage, and illusions. Adding to that accomplishment, the magic trick collection included over 400 unique U.F. Grant & MAK Magic apparatus, believed to be the largest of its kind within the magic community. Through the years many items have been sold, passed onto other magic collectors. After 2020, the collection varies from half its peak to a few hundred items narrowing the field to select pieces only.
Common sources for acquiring rare and vintage magic tricks include estates, auctions, word of mouth, other magic collectors (once networked within the magic community) and local online or in person flea market type sales. If there’s a specific apparatus or even an list of vintage items desired for your collection, you can’t wait for the magic collectibles to come to you, instead you need to seek them out, advertise for them or aggressively make inquiries across the magic community to locate a magician prepared to part with the item(s) you’re looking for.
Under the premise of extensive collecting experience acquiring decades worth of collectible magic apparatus, MagicTrickCollection.com does not use subjective labels for vintage, antique magic effects. Without a specific method to measure each label (good, very good, excellent, or mint) in conjunction with the expectations of the person considering purchasing, the only verifiable way to gauge the true condition is by seeing all possible angles without revealing any secrets. After all, how many or what type of imperfections from either age, storage, or performance qualifies for good, or even mint label? It’s too vague, inconsistent, and very subjective tied to the person assigning the labels; as the saying goes, “seeing is believing”!
