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As a full-time professional magician, I have made a fair portion of my income performing at restaurants. One thing that bothered me was that I couldn't perform many of my favorite routines like the shell game, cups and balls or Matrix. To perform these I needed people to clear a spot on the table, something I was unwilling to do. In 1992 I designed the Table-Hopper's Friend (THF). I've been using the prototype for over 15 years. The THF allows me to have the full use of a close up pad while using less than a one-inch strip along the edge of the table. As you can see in the photos, the pad seems to be "floating" at the table's edge. The photos show a "close up stage" that I built for about $15. (I have also used a wooden antique silverware case with a close up pad on top.) With the THF, I can still do all my "in the hands" routines, but I can also do my "table" routines, increasing the flexibility of my repertoire exponentially! A side benefit is that the performing surface is clearly "my space," and I rarely have any trouble with "grabbers."



After much prodding by friends and acquaintances in magic, I decided to manufacture the THF in limited runs for sale to the community. The Table-Hopper's Friend is extremely well made and exceptionally sturdy. You could probably hook it up to your car and tow a trailer with it! While I wouldn't allow it because of safety concerns, a 100-pound kid could sit on it while it's attached to the table--the screws would pull out of the wood or the table would tip over before the bracket would break or bend! The THF is completely adjustable for a wide variety of tabletop thicknesses, from a fraction of an inch up to three or four inches. You can also adjust it so that the near (rear) side is tilted up slightly to improve sightlines for the audience. The adjustment takes only a few seconds and is very easy to do. The THF fits perfectly along the straight edge of a square or rectangular table, but as you can see in the photos, it works just as well at round tables.



Please note that you are paying only for the bracket--the pad is not included. Because you mount it yourself, you can very cheaply make your own customsized surface, or you can use pads like those made by Dean Dill. Constructed from steel, the Table-Hopper's Friend is beautifully finished in glossy black and comes with a lifetime guarantee. If it breaks in the course of normal use, send it to me and I will replace it at no charge--I'll even pay the shipping! This is a solid, quality, and professional piece of equipment that you will never wear out and you'll be proud to own. And at $60 postpaid in North America, it is an exceptional value!

PLEASE NOTE! This item is manufactured in small runs. There may be a 5-10 business-day wait to manufacture your THF before it is shipped. But I promise it is worth the wait!