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.