Amazing multi-piece sets feature amusing illusions and crafty slight-of-hand tricks for the young magician to practise and perform.These easy-to-learn tricks are the same ones used by professional magicians: disappearing objects, multiplying coins, magic boxes, prediction tricks, a secret change bag and more.And the wooden storage chest "magically" transforms into a performance table with a secret compartment! Selected as FAMILYFUN Magazine's "Toy of the Year Finalist (Ages 8-9)" for 2004!In 1989 The Melissa & Doug Company started in the garage of the home where Doug grew up! Thanks to your support, the Melissa & Doug Company grew and was able to move into a real office down the road.Their philosophy has remained the same over the years-to make each and every customer a happy and permanent member of the Melissa & Doug family, while offering products with tremendous value, quality and design.Melissa & Doug have always welcomed customer suggestions, and they continually strive to make improvements to their products.Melissa & Doug are honoured by the faith you place in them and view it as their responsibility to continue to earn your trust in the years to come! Melissa and Doug range of products include puzzles, preschool, play food, puppets, stuffed animals and gardening toys.