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Melissa & Doug Magic in a Snap! Hocus Pocus Collection (12 pcs)
by Melissa & Doug · Ages 4-7
Evaluated as the best starter set for ages 4-6 - self-working tricks that look impressive even when the magician is small, low frustration ceiling, plays well with no prior practice.
Best price at
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$19.68
Price checked May 24, 2026
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What we like
- ↑12 self-working tricks - kid produces the magic moment instantly
- ↑Built specifically for the 4-7 age band that other kits ignore
- ↑Quality plastic props rated for repeated use
- ↑Each trick is a separate sealed gimmick - easy to learn one at a time
- ↑No reading required to perform most tricks
Worth knowing
- ↓Only 12 tricks - short shelf life past age 7
- ↓Self-working props don't teach real sleight-of-hand
- ↓Box organization could be better
What buyers say
Based on 152 buyer mentionsBuyers praise ease of use, quality, fun and age-appropriate. Mixed feedback on instructions.
↑ Ease Of Use↑ Quality↑ Fun↑ Age-Appropriate↕ Instructions
Specs
- Material
- Plastic
- Tricks
- 12 self-working illusions
- Format
- Boxed kit with pre-assembled gimmicks
- Ages
- 4+