(Video shows a previous Theatre of Magic machine)
The Theatre of Magic Pinball Machine is manufactured by Midway, makers of some of the greatest pinball machines in history.
Rated continually as one of the best pinball machines of all time, this fantastic machine will make a great addition to any pinball arcade or private collection. Designed by John Papadiuk in 1995, before he went on to design other pinballs such as Tales of the Arabian Nights and the incredibly popular Cirqus Voltaire, Theatre of Magic is designed around a magic show and performing death defying illusions and magic. The player’s task is to get to the Grand Finale by completing four goals of varying difficulty.
Theatre of Magic has a host of innovative features and illusions in store, including a magic trunk on the playfield that can cause balls to levitate right off the playfield (using a magnet). The right ramp also holds the ‘Spirit Ring’, a round magnet which grabs the ball from the ramp and releases it to the ramp below. Upper rollover lanes are hidden from the player’s view by the ramps, but can be seen with a mirror on the back panel. There are even special automatic magnets that can save your balls from draining down either outlane.
Game Features:
8 Illusions to Master: Conquer eight different feats of magic on your road to become a master magician, and take part in the spectacular Grand Finale.
Magic Trunk: This Magical Trunk is the centre of many game modes, and can even levitate your ball right off the playfield! The Trunk has even been covered in decorative chains to further add to the magical theme.
Magic Ring: Launch your ball up the right staircase ramp repeatedly to see the ball get plucked right from the ramp surface!
Haunted Basement: Shoot into this hidden trapdoor on the playfield to access a multitude of awards, including the innovative ‘Virtual Pinball’ video mode.
Condition:
This pinball machine is in great condition. No major reconditioning was deemed necessary, although it has been serviced to ensure it plays with no errors. The playfield is in superb condition, though the magic trunk does show signs of wear, as is standard on these machines.
Where this type of reconditioning process has been undertaken we will make it absolutely clear that this is the case and the price will reflect the amount of time taken and costs incurred in this process.
Reconditioning and Servicing – 26 Point Checklist:
Buying a pinball can be a lot like buying a car: there can be problems underneath the bonnet that you wouldn’t even know about, until they interrupt your fun!
It’s worth noting that pinball machines are complicated in their workings. There are pitfalls to buying a second hand pinball machine elsewhere, and if you don’t know what to look for, you can have an incomplete machine running at less than its potential. Furthermore, you could purchase a machine that is 20-30 years old and has a serious electrical fault.
However, every machine that comes through our doors undergoes an extensive 26-point check with our trained engineer. All machines undergo a full PAT test by a fully qualified engineer to eliminate any risk. We also check everything including the lighting, coils, flippers, full mechanics, electronics and everything else in between. These checks ensure that all components are rigorously tested and working.
This even includes cosmetic touch ups and a full wax clean
