Yeah, he's been really cool to me as well. We use his Spectre Cabinet, and have made his VooDoo box, although the sword basket will be replacing that.

And I'm very happy with the sword basket.

According to his site it is sold out..
Not everybody wants to be able to afford an original Gaughan or Summers. Maybe you don't like it, but for the many magicians who perform maybe 5 times a year this really is a great prop. It looks cheap because it is. Not everyone wants to be able to afford original Gaughan or Summers illusions. They would never earn that kind of money back. So maybe you wouldn't perform with it because you are at a much higher level. Others do and in my opinion stating that they are stupid buying this 'junk' does not do them any justice. Maybe you don't like it. For the money you pay you seem to be getting a prop that will most likely not survive in an everynight touring magicshow. But for the maybe once per month magician I think it will work great. And I think that was Mayne's intention.
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Well said MagicEric

Thanks for all the input. I was considering buying the just released plans and you guys have sealed the deal for me, it's a GO! Andrew just released the plans and he is GREAT to deal with s I'm ordering.

Hi all,

Andrew had just release plans on building this Sword Basket. Check it out at
Ebook: http://andrewmayne.com/shop/products-pag......ownload/
Print Version: http://andrewmayne.com/shop/products-pag......-basket/

The website says:

"Andrew Mayne presents his revolutionary design for the Sword Basket illusion: Compact, lightweight and easy to build.

This digital download includes:
+ PDF booklet with precise measurements
+ Printer-friendly blueprints
+ Instructions on how to build Andrew's large stage swords
+ 14-minute video explaining how to assemble and perform one of the world's most popular illusions.

Total cost to build is under $50.

16-page PDF booklet / Printer-friendly diagrams in PDF form / 14-minute video in MP4 format"

Dean

Hey, just so you guys will know, I've only used mine a few times, but it plays great and has held together well. I have not added the holes for laces. We had a local college student write an intro on what the basket "was", and it goes over well too. Hope this helps. I don't really get on here much anymore, so if you have any questions about the basket, drop me a pm, and I'll see if I can help.

Bought the download and it is great. The PDF is clearly written and the video is straight forward.Another winner from Andrew.

I own this and it is a good prop for the low price!

packs small plays BIG!


Brian


Brian Arkell
Arkell Magic
http://www.arkellmagic.com

I want to build a sword busket and I know some good weavers here.Will this design help or there is an other easier way ?

I bought it a month or two ago and I will build mine in plywood... Think it looks very small and deceptive...