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SnoWizard SnoBall Machine / New Orleans Block Shaved Ice Maker
Block Ice Shaver. Transforms blocks of ice into mounds of delicate snow-like flakes. Great for making snow cones.

34-1/2"L x 24-3/8"D x 5"H
Blue Colored Door
3/4" threading to attach a hose to (hose not included)
White polyethylene drip pan
Tool kit (includes: blade gauge allen wrench, tube of food grade grease)
Owners manual
Lifetime warranty

Does not come with the ice mold; sold separately

What Is the SnoWizard®?
The SnoWizard® is the original commercial block ice shaver that set the benchmark for the entire shaved-ice industry. It is specifically engineered to shave solid blocks of ice (not cubed ice), producing an ultra-fine, fluffy, snow-like texture that melts smoothly in your mouth.
This is the texture customers associate with true New Orleans–style SnoBalls, not crunchy snow cones.

Why SnoWizard® Is Different (and Better)
1. True Snow Texture (Not Crushed Ice)

Produces soft, feather-light shaved ice
Absorbs syrup evenly instead of letting it run to the bottom
Melts smoothly on the tongue (no crunch, no ice chips)

This is the key difference between SnoWizard® and standard cube-ice or economy shavers.

2. Block Ice Technology

Designed exclusively for block ice
Mimics the old hand-planed ice technique—only faster and consistent
Delivers uniform flakes every time

Most machines today compromise texture by using cube ice. SnoWizard® never did.

3. Proven History & Engineering

Invented in 1936 by George Ortolano
Over 80+ years of continuous refinement
Industry standard for:

Snowball stands
Festivals
High-volume shaved-ice businesses

This is not a trend machine—it’s a legacy machine.

4. Built to Last a Lifetime
Construction highlights:

Precision-welded stainless steel cabinet
Perfectly machined aluminum castings
Old-world craftsmanship (not mass-produced shortcuts)

Important fact:
Not one single SnoWizard SnoBall Machine® has ever required service for a manufacturing defect in over 75+ years.
That’s virtually unheard of in commercial foodservice equipment.

5. Lifetime Warranty (Original Owner)

Covers defects in workmanship and materials
Includes:

Parts
Labor
Return shipping

This lifetime warranty is a direct reflection of confidence in their build quality.

Who Should Use a SnoWizard®?
SnoWizard® is ideal for:

Snowball & shaved-ice stands
Festivals & fairs
High-volume seasonal operations
Operators who want premium texture, not just ice production
Businesses that want zero compromise and long-term ROI

If texture and customer experience matter, there is no substitute.

Bottom Line (Straight Talk)

Best texture in the industry

True snow, not crushed ice

All other machines—block or cubed—are compared to SnoWizard®, not the other way around.
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