Tabman Tables The Finest In Magic Tables and Professional Props

Fur's Class Magic, 3582 Bethel-New Wilmington Rd., New Wilmington, Pa 16142 USA
(724) 946-2420

Home Page History and Photos Casino Chip Magic Illusions and Stage Magic Tabman Friendly Links

MAGIC TABLE AND PRO PROPS INFORMATION AND ORDERING
Some Prices Include Shipping To U.S.A. Addresses

Please note: Tables and most props (unless noted) are made to order meaning that I start making it when you order it. And please don't ask me for a rush job as it just can not happen. Remember it takes a certain number of hours to make things right. The fine wood finishes need time between sanding, rubbing and coats to dry for several hours each time. All my mahogany and other wood is aged substantially like fine musical instrument wood before cutting it up and shaped. In the past we have respectfully copied the look of the great mahogany framing that Floyd Thayer made so beautifully in the 1930s. I promise to continue that practice. I have several custom shaper blades that I had made in the 1980s insuring authenticity and continued integrity of design and craft.

ERDNASE TYPE TRAIN TABLE

Table size is approximately 26" x 26"
Here's Gardner's notes on what Marshall Smith, the artist, told him about it in 1946: "He (Erdnase) had a small board, like a chessboard, with green baize on it, and Smith thinks he remembers a small ridge about half-inch high around edges. Placed it on table. Did the card tricks on it and used it as base for posing the pictures. Board about two feet square..."

So here's what I've done. First I've covered both sides with 100% wool, 21 oz green Mali cloth with one side padded with a quarter inch professional blackjack or volara table padding. The sides are solid mahogany hand rubbed to an exquisite finish rivaling the finest in magicians' and gamblers' wood and clothwork. So you can use both sides of Tabman's Erdnase Train Table. The corners are rounded for an authentic look as pictured (check the illustrations in Expert At The Card Table). These type tables were popular in the old days a century ago to rest on the knees of two or more passengers facing each other riding in the coach cars of a train on long trips so they could play cards (or maybe do some card tricks or closeup magic!!!) One side (the non padded one) features a 1/4" lip to keep balls, etc from rolling off for doing Cups and Balls.

$395 postpaid to U.S.A.

Michael Ammar Type Table
16 x 24
Made To Order
$410 postpaid to U.S.A.

Tabman Style Drawer Table

Drawer Tables and An Ammar Type Table on my Juice Table

Made of Mahogany, Cherry, or Walnut and topped with black suede and made with the precision of a musical instrument maker.These tables are used by many and will last a lifetime!

Surface size in inches is 18 x 24 give or take
MADE TO ORDER
$750 Postpaid to U.S.A.

STACKED

MAGIC TABLE FOR DICE STACKING PLUS A++
Some years ago Pete Biro had suggested to me that I make some of my Tabman Tables with a hard Formica surface on the back for stacking dice. I'm sorry I waited so long because this might be the most versitile magic table I've made (and I've made a lot of them for artists like Michael Ammar, Ray Mertz, Jim Sisti, Pete Biro, Jim Patton at The Magic Castle and many others). Early versions of the Tabman Tables have become collectors items around the world.

I am proud to have worked with Pete and to have learned dice stacking from him. Last week I made up a half dozen of these. They are 25.5" x 16.5" with expensive Mali cloth (100% wool gaming table cloth that you find on the finest gaming tables in casinos around the world) with a quarter inch of blackjack table padding.

The flip side has a layer of black Formica bonded to the 3/4" Birch plywood base. The table frame is finished out in walnut or cherry trim, stained and given three coats of satin finish.

Please note: The table frames are prefectly straight. I took the pics using a wide lens in my light tent and the curves are from barrel distortion in the camera lens.

If you've been thinking about getting a table like this (it's extra large for the street when used on an X or Z frame stand) then this one is perfect for that.

STACKED - THE DUAL SIDED TABLE $245
Postpaid to USA.

TYLTABLE

MAGIC TABLE FOR CLOSE UP PERFORMER

I had a special request from Noel Tyl to make some of

my Tabman Tables with an opening in the back frame for lapping.

They are 25.5" x 16.5" with expensive Mali cloth (100% wool gaming

table cloth that you find on the finest gaming tables in casinos around the world)

with a quarter inch of volara table padding.

The flip side is finished in stain, sealed, and laquered in a clear satin.

Made from 3/4" Birch plywood. The table frame is finished out

in walnut or cherry trim, stained and given three coats of satin finish.

It has brass corners and comes with a canvas carry bag.

The gorgeous, elegant tabletop I ordered from you ten days ago

just arrived safely, " It is beautiful to look at, luxurious to

touch, and it plays with elegance!-- Thank you so very much."

Noel Tyl

If you've been thinking about getting a table like this (it's extra large for the street,

when used on an X or Z frame stand) then this one is perfect for that.

underside

TYLTABLE Walnut - THE CLOSE UP PERFORMER'S TABLE $265
Postpaid to USA. .

TYLTABLE CHERRY - THE CLOSE UP PERFORMER'S TABLE $265
Postpaid to USA. .

MICROPHONE TABLE

MAGIC TABLE FOR THE STAND UP MAGICIAN

This Table is designed to snap onto most microphone stands adjustment knob. It is dual sided, red felt on one side and black on the other with a lip so small objects don't fall off.I made these for myself when I worked circuses and was ring master. It's a great item for M.C.s and other stand up performers who use a microphone stand. Table has a 9" diameter. Can custom make other sizes on request.

NO MICROPHONE STAND INCLUDED

If you've been thinking about getting a table like this now is the time as I have a few on stock.

MICROPHONE TABLE $45
Postpaid to U.S.A. .

PLEXI TABLE

MAGIC TABLE FOR SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

This Table is made from 1" plexi rod with 1/2" x 9" x 9" base and 1/4" x 8" x 8" top. It has 1/2" x 3" x 3" reinforcing squares for the plexi rod. Rod attached to table and base with countersunk bolts. All edges are polished. Stands 32" high. Other sizes are available. Comes with cloth bags.

MADE TO ORDER
Plexi Table $180
Postpaid to U.S.A.

The Chest of Destiny

AVAILABLE NOW BY SPECIAL ORDER
T.A Waters gave me the manufacturing rights to his brainchild, Chest O' Destiny when we met at the Castle during the last century. While T.A. used an ordinary box and mundane objects the effect was grand and played big. If you have his video you've seen it. Anyway, I chose five rare and collectible objects and reproduced them flawlessly and made the chest to look like a rare museum piece. Granted, magic like this isn't for the casual performer but if you want a killer effect gracing your office or magic room this might be for you. Complete with an excellent story and routine. Please email me for more details.

$375 Postpaid to U.S.A.

Jumbo Card Guillotine

It started one day when I was looking through some of my Uncle's old books and papers in his office. He had been dead for at least ten years when I decided to take a look. He had been an avid amateur magician and I uncoverd a stack of old magic books and phamplets from the 1930s when he was a teenager and into his early 20s. One such book was Eric Lewis little softcover called, Modus Operandi.

When I leafed through the book I spotted the Jumbo Card Guillotine and knew I had to build it and more than that I knew I must get in touch with Eric Lewis himself and get his blessing on the project. Fortunately I was able to first write Eric and then later talk to his son Martin at length as well. We shared ideas and even Mrs. Lewis was intrigued by my use of Mali cloth on the prop. Eric gave me the go ahead to build my own version based on his version of The Jumbo Card Guillotine and I got started and made the first ones in the mid 1990s before Eric passed on.

I am proud to have been part of his history and continue with a traditional 1930s version of The Jumbo Card Guillotine similar to the one described in Modus Operandi.

The spectator is offered a choice of cards from a jumbo deck. He or she is given a pen so they can boldly sign the face of the card. The card is returned to the middle of the pack and placed in a wooden houlette which is then placed between the uprights of a mahogany guillotine.

After some byplay the blade is dropped. The blade slams into the houlette and the front of the houlette drops scattering cards on the table. You guessed it, behind the blade is the spectators signed card.

Made To Order Postpaid to USA
$275 postpaid to U.S.A.

Las Vegas Chip Assembly

From the March/April 1994, Issue 22 of The Magic Menu

Las Vegas Chip Assembly

Finally a matrix routine that has a reason to live! The performer lays out four $25 casino chips in the standard matrix fashion and covers them with four playing cards. The chips magically assemble under one of the playing cards. Once again the chips are laid out, covered and three are vanished as before. This time, however, when the last card is lifted, not to show the four green chips as the audience expects, but a single $100 chip of a completely different color. A real assembly!

As you might expect this routine will take some work. The chips are about the size of silver dollars so a fair amount of precise handling is necessary. The real work will come in the second phase when each chip needs to be stolen and the $100 chip loaded. The instructions are well thought out and adequately illustrated.

The important thing to note is the quality of the props. The chips are not plastic but are real 11.5 oz. clay chips from a now defunct casino. A deck of Bee cards, complete with a casino logo, completes this professional looking outfit.

Las Vegas Chip Assembly is $35 including shipping to USA from Tabman at Fur's Class Magic, 3582 Bethel-New Wilmington Rd., New Wilmington Pa 16142.

Click Here For More Casino Chip Magic

Casino Chips, Dice and Cylinder Set

The Casino Chips, Dice and Cylinder sets consist of a four chip hard stack with cavity, four identical loose chips. These are some new $25 Las Vegas chips plus a black $100 chip to use in the assembly finale, plus two 3/8" dice, a deck of actual casino cards, a phony $1000 bill and a nice instruction booklet. These props are perfect for all the Cap and Pence routines like Ramsay and others. Also, see MAGIC MENU The First Five Years for some reviews.

Everything is Included. Two complete routines and these props can be used for any coin effects too. They're the size of US silver dollars but a little lighter and grip the fingers better. They're genuine clay casino chips and like the El Rancho chips, the Desert Inn chips and the Pug chips we used a few years ago are likely to become collectors items as well. Recently one $100 El Rancho chip sold on Ebay for $65.

everything included

Everything is Included as pictured below. These props can be used for any coin effects too. They're the size of US silver dollars but a little lighter. They're genuine clay casino chips and like the El Rancho chips, the Desert Inn chips and the Pug chips we used a few years ago are likely to become collectors items as well.

everything included

Casino Chips, Dice and Cylinder
plus Las Vegas Chip Assembly
Both Sets Together
Ready To Ship
Special combined price $55 postpaid

The Billzabulb

Made To Order
This gimmicked bulb is good for a dramatic production of a rolled up playing card, small coin or a piece of paper money and can be used over and over. Please email me for more details. $55 Postpaid to USA