best magic set

Linguo

Hi,

Could you guys and gals recommend a magic set or kit for an adult as a pressie? Not too hard but a bit challenging to make it fun!

Thanks a million!

zuroph

"sets" don't really exist in the adult magician world, at least, not for anyone who is an enthusiast of any sort. some websites will sell you beginners sets, or bar-trick sets, but if the person you're looking to buy for is interested in magic, or interested in getting started in it, I'd sooner recommend you buy him/her a good dvd, or book, and a 12 pack of bicycle playing cards! See the stickied threads for recommendations on books/dvds etc, the royal road to card magic is a good starting point, but some people (myself included) learn better from dvd.
any of the dvds on this page would be a great starting point. I began with sponge balls, and they still get a huge reaction, and require a little skill.The spongeball dvd and a set of balls wouldnt set you back too much! http://www.penguinmagic.com/gifts.php

this set is £60 but is excellent. http://www.magictricks.co.uk/shopexd.asp?id=4671

Linguo

Cool they have the bicycle cards and a few different card tricks, wanted to surprise them with something cool, will check out that website!