The Chamber of Secrets: Conradi’s Card Rise

Conradi’s Jumbo Rising Cards, and the gears that make it happen

John Gaughan
The Chamber of Secrets: Conradi’s Card Rise

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a flurry of rising card props, and Conradi Horster produced some of his own. This is one of those, and this one was built as a limited edition—only about a dozen were known to be made.

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about the author
John Gaughan
John’s love for collecting began when he received a vintage mini-die box as a gift. He followed Mark Wilson from Texas to Los Angeles in the 1960s, and is today a world-renowned illusion builder.
Los Angeles, CA
about the author
Dustin Stinett
Dustin’s byline first appeared in Genii in 2002 and was a regular contributor by 2004. The magazine’s associate editor from 2014 to 2024, he was its interim editor during 2022. He retired in 2024.
California, CA, USA
PerspectivesViewpointsSeptember 2025