Psychic Escape (Tricks Co Ltd Japan, circa early 1990s) -- the original TMGS

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This effect was originated by Toshio Akunama, and first put out by Tricks Co Japan in the late 1980's.   And like many simple but effective tricks, it began to be manufacturered by lots of different makers.  So there are a number of versions out there.
But this is the original -- from Tricks Co Ltd, Japan.   Complete with all props and original instruction sheet.  (I have added a velour carrying bag to help protect the props and because nice props like this deserve a classy carrying bag!)
Although easy to find later versions of this trick by other manufacturers, the original Tricks Co item is rarely seen for sale.  Because collectors who are lucky enough to own the original Tricks Co set do not let go of them!
EFFECT:   the magi shows a special brass container that holds five different colored brass disks.   A color is selected by the spectator, and the five discs are put into the container. A Brass "needle" with cord attached is threaded through the container and the disks. But the spectator's chosen color magically falls free of the cord when the container is opened. The magi does not even know what color is selected until it falls free from the container -- no forces or tricky glimpses.
Oh yeah... at the end (or better yet, at the beginning) the props are fully examinable if you desire.
This original Tricks Co set is a nice heavy weight -- heavier than most of the later versions that came out. The cylinder has a bit more "heft" to it, and the yellow cord and brass needle are also  sturdy and very visible.   Also notable are the softer "pastel" colors on some of the discs, which is unique to the original Tricks Co sets.
CONDITION NOTES:   This item was previously owned, but is in very good condition, and complete with all props and original instruction sheet.       I added a back velour carrying bag, because nice props deserve a nice carrying case, and also because I am a nice guy  :-)
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