~Rice Silks~
The Profession's Oldest and Largest Distributors of Quality Silk Magic
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"Rice Silks" Distributor of Silk King Studios PRODUCTS
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Founded in 1929 by Harold and Thelma Rice, the "King and Queen of Silk Magic," Silk King Studios has long been internationally famous for producing the world’s finest professional quality silks, silk effects, and silk magic books.
Harold and Thelma's daughter Ruth Rice Crone assumed the business in the early 2000's continuing the day-to-day operations and developing the company's first website.
In 2020 Mrs. Crone passed the business to David Haversat the proprietor of magic brands such as Petrie Lewis (P&L), Zanadu, National Magic, 1878 Press Co. & Haversat and Ewing Galleries, LLC.
We look forward to serving you and continuing the excellence that the names Rice and Silk King Studios have been synonymous with for over 90 years. David Haversat
Only silks designed by Harold R. Rice and produced for Silk King Studios are available through us. The entire line has been world famous since 1929 for its excellence. Our silks are the proper weight, weave, color, and pattern for your magic act. Colors are bright, patterns are theatrical, and weaves are fine and close together. Rice's silks compress into a small space, withstand constant twisting and rolling, have designs that can be seen at great distances, and have hems that will not break down under frequent knotting. Rice Silk products are simply the best!
*Silk King Studios' silks differ vastly from those offered by other magic dealers:
o Silk Specialists: Founded in 1929, Silk King Studios has long been internationally recognized as the source of the best silk magic products on the market.
o Weave: All SKS silks are woven to order. The finest pure silk thread, spun to our specifications, is used throughout and is never mixed with rayon to cut costs. The threads are uniformly woven close together so the fabric won't readily pull apart, producing a delicate but strongly woven silk.
o Colors: All colors are ultra vivid and sparkle under any lighting conditions.
o Even Pattern: All of our printed silks are scientifically controlled to give an even distribution of ultra vivid color, front and back. There is no "wrong side" of a Rice silk. Both sides are equally brilliant!
o Magic Hem: To avoid exceedingly high hemming costs, a number of manufacturers use buttonhole, picot, or blanket stitch hemming. Our silks, unless otherwise stated, have an expensive flat hem about 1/16" wide, with corners reinforced to prevent unraveling. The fine silk thread used in our hems is identical with that used in weaving the silk. This expensive hem, so essential in magical silks, was originated with Silk King Studios.
o Trademark: Our unique art silks, among others, contain our famous SKS trademark for your protection. Look for it before purchasing your silks for your act.
*Silk King Studios' silks differ vastly from those offered by other magic dealers:
o Silk Specialists: Founded in 1929, Silk King Studios has long been internationally recognized as the source of the best silk magic products on the market.
o Weave: All SKS silks are woven to order. The finest pure silk thread, spun to our specifications, is used throughout and is never mixed with rayon to cut costs. The threads are uniformly woven close together so the fabric won't readily pull apart, producing a delicate but strongly woven silk.
o Colors: All colors are ultra vivid and sparkle under any lighting conditions.
o Even Pattern: All of our printed silks are scientifically controlled to give an even distribution of ultra vivid color, front and back. There is no "wrong side" of a Rice silk. Both sides are equally brilliant!
o Magic Hem: To avoid exceedingly high hemming costs, a number of manufacturers use buttonhole, picot, or blanket stitch hemming. Our silks, unless otherwise stated, have an expensive flat hem about 1/16" wide, with corners reinforced to prevent unraveling. The fine silk thread used in our hems is identical with that used in weaving the silk. This expensive hem, so essential in magical silks, was originated with Silk King Studios.
o Trademark: Our unique art silks, among others, contain our famous SKS trademark for your protection. Look for it before purchasing your silks for your act.
Flame Butterfly 36" x 36" (Black)
$55.00
Art Picture Silks - Flame Butterfly
Black only (pictured here) in 36" x 36" size.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
27" x 27"
Flame Butterfly Silk, 27"x27" (Green) $35.00
Art Picture Silks - Flame Butterfly
Available in Black, Green or Red (pictured here) in 27" x 27" size.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Flame Butterfly 18" x 18" (red)
$25.00
Art Picture Silks - Flame Butterfly
Available in Black, Green (pictured on left) or Red in 18"
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Imperial Dragon 36" x 36" (Black)
$55.00
Art Picture Silks - Imperial Dragon
Black (pictured here) only in 36" size.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
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Imperial Dragon 27" x 27" (Yellow)
$35.00
Art Picture Silks - Imperial Dragon
Available in only in yellow (pictured on left), and Black in 27" x 27".
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
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Imperial Dragon 18" x 18" (RED)
$25.00 36" x 36" $55.00
Art Picture Silks - Imperial Dragon
Available in Red, (pictured on left) in
28" x 18" size.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Jolly Roger / Ghost Show Silk 36" x 36"
$55.00
Art Picture Silks - Jolly Roger in a ghostly green with purple boarder. Rare 36" size.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rabbit In Hat 36" x 36"
$55.00 6' x 6' Giant Silk $275.00
Art Picture Silks - Rabbit in Hat
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rabbit in Hat 27" x 27"
$35.00
Art Picture Silks - Rabbit in Hat
Please specify color variants when ordering.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rabbit In Hat 18" x 18"
$25.00
Art Picture Silks - Rabbit in Hat
Please specify color variants when ordering.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Devil 27" x 27"
$35.00
Art Picture Silks - Devil
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
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Full-house
36" x 36" $55.00 27" x 27" $35.00
Art Picture Silks - Full House Card Silk
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
Rice’s beautiful art silk patterns are unquestionably the very finest in silk magic. These original art silks are famous internationally! Most of Rice’s six unique designs are available in different background colors and sizes and finished with a 1/16" flat magic hem. Deluxe in every respect! The SKS trademark is your guarantee of a genuine original Rice’s Art Silk.
American flag 12" x 18"
$20.00 24” x 36” $40.00
Rice's Silk American Flags
Realizing that the commercial type of silk American flag is too heavy for magical purposes, Rice produced his flags on magicians’ silk. Silk King Studios flags are much finer, compress into less space, and are ideal for all magical purposes. As is customary in the flag industry, sizes quoted are before hemming.
Our silk flags compress into the same space as solid colored silks of corresponding size and are the best flags for magical use!
Realizing that the commercial type of silk American flag is too heavy for magical purposes, Rice produced his flags on magicians’ silk. Silk King Studios flags are much finer, compress into less space, and are ideal for all magical purposes. As is customary in the flag industry, sizes quoted are before hemming.
Our silk flags compress into the same space as solid colored silks of corresponding size and are the best flags for magical use!
20th Century Silks - 18"
$65.00
Two solid colored Spectrum silks are displayed and securely tied together. A Symphony pattern silk is displayed and then vanished. The previously knotted silks are tossed into the air, and the vanished Symphony silk reappears, securely tied between them!
You will like our construction and the clever routine, which makes it possible to present the effect under any conditions, completely surrounded, and without the usual table and tumblers. Complete with original instructions!Desirable 18″ version. Rainbow silks are hallmarked with the famous SKS logo!
Rice's Double Color Change 12" (Deluxe)
$35.00
Two solid colored Spectrum silks tied together are caused to change their colors to two entirely different colors. No skill is required, as this is totally a mechanical effect. Silks used: red, blue, yellow and green. As in all of our effects, deluxe materials and construction are used throughout. This exclusive item is not to be confused with the thin lightweight silk effects offered by others.
Rice's Serpent Streamer
$35.00
A special 6" x 46" streamer printed in vivid colors to represent a serpent. Our Serpent Streamer requires NO twisting. Due to its light weight, there is NO strain on the reel. Supply your own reel or use as a production silk.
Spectrum Silks
12" x 12" $7.00 15" x 15" $10.00 18" x 18" $13.00 24"x 24" $22.00
Rice's Solid Spectrum Silks
After a study of the effects of stage lighting on solid colored silks, Silk King Studios created a matched color range of the very brightest colors possible. Our solid color SPECTRUM SILKS are considered to be the brightest silks on the market. They sparkle, colors are fast, and they have the famous Silk King Studios 1/16" flat magic hem! Solid Colors -- Most Are in StockEmerald Green, Lemon Yellow, Flag Blue, Burnt Orange, Chinese Red, Regal Purple, Snow White, and Jet Black. Write to us at Ricesilks@Gmail.com with a list of sizes, colors and total you wish to order.
After a study of the effects of stage lighting on solid colored silks, Silk King Studios created a matched color range of the very brightest colors possible. Our solid color SPECTRUM SILKS are considered to be the brightest silks on the market. They sparkle, colors are fast, and they have the famous Silk King Studios 1/16" flat magic hem! Solid Colors -- Most Are in StockEmerald Green, Lemon Yellow, Flag Blue, Burnt Orange, Chinese Red, Regal Purple, Snow White, and Jet Black. Write to us at Ricesilks@Gmail.com with a list of sizes, colors and total you wish to order.
Rice StreamerS
6" x 25' $85.00 12” x 10’ $70.00 6” x 50’ $175.00
Rice's Rainbow Streamers
Our internationally famous Rainbow Streamers, designed especially for the professional magician, must be seen to be fully appreciated. Six, four inch wide, ultra vivid stripes of very dazzling colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, then purple), each carefully shaded from dark to light, rainbow-fashion, are repeated throughout the entire length of each magic streamer. Rice’s rainbows are brighter and more intricate, with their excitingly beautiful shadings, than other streamers on the market.
Ideal for silk productions, a fountain of silk, or silk and dove acts. The wider streamers may be used on flagstaffs effectively and make excellent backdrops. Highly recommended as a most colorful finale to any silk act!
Rice’s streamers have the exclusive 1/16" narrow flat hem. Unlike other streamers, our streamers are not made from strips or scraps of silk cut from a bolt of goods. Each streamer is made to specifications and is superior throughout. All Rice’s streamers carry the famous SKS trademark.
Our internationally famous Rainbow Streamers, designed especially for the professional magician, must be seen to be fully appreciated. Six, four inch wide, ultra vivid stripes of very dazzling colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, then purple), each carefully shaded from dark to light, rainbow-fashion, are repeated throughout the entire length of each magic streamer. Rice’s rainbows are brighter and more intricate, with their excitingly beautiful shadings, than other streamers on the market.
Ideal for silk productions, a fountain of silk, or silk and dove acts. The wider streamers may be used on flagstaffs effectively and make excellent backdrops. Highly recommended as a most colorful finale to any silk act!
Rice’s streamers have the exclusive 1/16" narrow flat hem. Unlike other streamers, our streamers are not made from strips or scraps of silk cut from a bolt of goods. Each streamer is made to specifications and is superior throughout. All Rice’s streamers carry the famous SKS trademark.
Rice's Deluxe Dye Tubes
2 3/4" Pocket Size (Baker) Utility Dye Tube, $15.00 3 1/2" Club Size Utility Dye Tube, $15.50 5" Stage Size Utility Dye Tube, $17.50
Rice's Deluxe Utility Dye Tubes
Our Utility Dye Tubes are the finest on the market! They are of precision construction throughout; made entirely of brass. The sliding cup is guaranteed not to bind or pinch the silks and is silent in operation.
Our Utility Dye Tubes are the finest on the market! They are of precision construction throughout; made entirely of brass. The sliding cup is guaranteed not to bind or pinch the silks and is silent in operation.
Rice's Through the dye tube $10.00
By H.R. Rice and W. Van Zandt
A Best Seller!
A printed book covering the entire dye tube field! Actually three books in one! Forty-eight pages with over 50 illustrations!
P&L Phantom Tube (7") $39.99
Considered to be one of the greatest and most perplexing production effects on the market. Manufactured by the famous Petrie Lewis (P&L Magic Company).
The tube is picked up from the table and can be held up to the light so that the audience can clearly see that it's completely empty. The tube is now held in the palm of the hand and the spectator is requested to make drum-heads by placing a thin tissue over each end and two metal rings to secure them. The paper drum heads are immediately broken and loads of silks are now produced from the once empty tube.
Nothing is loaded during the presentation of the effect. It's easy, all self-contained and packs a big WOW! Can be used in both close-up and stage settings. Supply your own Rice silks.
The tube is picked up from the table and can be held up to the light so that the audience can clearly see that it's completely empty. The tube is now held in the palm of the hand and the spectator is requested to make drum-heads by placing a thin tissue over each end and two metal rings to secure them. The paper drum heads are immediately broken and loads of silks are now produced from the once empty tube.
Nothing is loaded during the presentation of the effect. It's easy, all self-contained and packs a big WOW! Can be used in both close-up and stage settings. Supply your own Rice silks.
Rice's Encyclopedia of silk magic
$40.00
Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic
VOLUME 3 (Eight Chapters)
Order your collector’s copy of Volume 3 of Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic while copies are still available! These are the last copies of the original work as published by Silk King Studios. Hand bound in blue cloth, stamped in silver leaf, covered in a colorful dust jacket, 486 high quality pages of professional instruction, deluxe throughout and individually bound.
• Sympathetic Silks • Blendo Effects • Naughty Silks• Silk and Eggs • Soup Plates and Silks• Silks and Candles • Openers • Japanese Hank Box
VOLUME 3 (Eight Chapters)
Order your collector’s copy of Volume 3 of Rice’s Encyclopedia of Silk Magic while copies are still available! These are the last copies of the original work as published by Silk King Studios. Hand bound in blue cloth, stamped in silver leaf, covered in a colorful dust jacket, 486 high quality pages of professional instruction, deluxe throughout and individually bound.
• Sympathetic Silks • Blendo Effects • Naughty Silks• Silk and Eggs • Soup Plates and Silks• Silks and Candles • Openers • Japanese Hank Box