The Magic of Alan Warner

Andy Martin, April 13th, 2025: Even though Alan is no longer with us, there are hundreds of Magic Collectors around the world that treasure the beautiful works that Alan created.  I received today from one of Alan’s biggest fans, Alex Keller, an AI generated image of an Alan Warner Action Figure which is incredible. Before you ask, these do not actually exist – it is just a generated mock-up so please don’t ask me where you can buy one!!!

I think Alex has done an amazing job and this is a heart felt tribute to the man who we all thought was somewhat super human in the way he created such amazing magical creations, great job Alex 🙂

Andy Martin, March 1st, 2025: It is with great sadness that I write these words:
Alan Warner (June 23rd, 1935 – January 8th, 2025)
Alan Warner, the amazing Mini-Magic craftsman and my good friend for many years, passed away quite suddenly in his home in Cornwall on January 8th, 2025. 
 
Born June 23, 1935 in Harrow, England, Alan was educated both in England and Australia. He was a photo-lithographic color retoucher, working with his father, until 1968 when he returned to England with his Australian wife, Mignon. 
 
Starting with his beautiful Children Effects sized for a larger audience and progressing to his painted and teak Mini-Magic line, Alan touched the hearts of many magic enthusiasts with his unique and cleverly designed handcrafted work.  
 
I first became interested in Alan’s magic at the 44th IBM British Ring Annual Convention held in Brighton in 1980.  I remember so clearly meeting Alan for the first time and seeing the amazing props he had on his table,  I wanted to buy them all!  Alan’s magic began a lifelong love of mine for finely crafted magic, and there is no doubt 55 years later many of my favorite all time pieces of magic are items exquisitely crafted by Alan Warner.  
 
Alan was almost 90 years old and is survived by his beloved wife, best friend, and gifted author Mignon Warner.
 
Rest in Peace my friend you will be missed.
Andy Martin

Egyptian Mini-Magic Collection

Children's Magic

Children's Magic

Alan has three distinct phases in his line. The least known is his line of children's magic that he created between 1972-1988. Alan has been working on a book featuring all of his wonderful original children's magic.

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Painted Mini-Magic

Painted Mini-Magic

At the same time Alan was creating his children's magic he was also creating his original painted Mini-Magic line. This phase is highly sought after because it ended in 1988 when he switched to his teak line.

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Teak Mini-Magic

Teak Mini-Magic

In 1988, Alan switched from painted apparatus to teak when he decided to focus on his own unique range of magic. The teak line is what Alan is most famous for and it contains some of the most beautiful magic ever created.

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