Adair’s Ideas
Half & Half Card Mystery by Ian Adair
Another offbeat and entertaining close-up effect, this was Ian’s last contribution, which we had corresponded about just days before his passing away. Effect: Two playing cards are removed from two envelopes with cut-out windows. Both are blank face cards. The back design of both is the same, but one is Blue and the other is Red. … Read more
Adair’s Black Hole Bat
It’s a paddle trick with a difference. A miniature bat, with a hole in the middle. A white ‘bat’ is first shown, having a black hole through its centre. A small red-colored silk is slowly pushed through the hole from the bottom. The performer continues to push it halfway through the hole and displays the white … Read more
RIP, dear friend,
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ian Adair, who died at the age of 84. Ian was a cherished friend, an outstanding performer, author and inventor of magic He passed away on 14th January 2025 in Barnstaple, England, leaving behind his legacy of an abundance of creativity and contribution to the art of magic. … Read more
Adair’s Clip-A-Color
A Funtime exclusive from the fertile mind of Ian Adair. There must be times when you want a spectator to select a color – a colored silk – a colored ball etc. This ‘strip’ has been made to force the color you want – from 4 different ones. And, there’s no fake-counting here – the spectator simply selects … Read more
Adair’s Gozinta Envelopes
An astounding illusion like the Gozinta (or In & Out) Box but performed with Red & Blue Envelopes. The Magician removes a blue envelope from inside a Red One. He then places them on top of each other to show both are identical in size. Then to the surprise of everyone he inserts the Red … Read more
Adair’s Tell-Tale lady
This routine is developed from At Her Majesty’s Command by IAN ADAIR. The original effect had Her Majesty the Queen “command” the card a spectator would choose. However as her Majesty under reference is no more with us, and to give the effect a more generic flavor, we have modified the original presentation (with Ian’s … Read more