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Large Lot of Magic Playing Cards. Over 60 decks, some marked. Including Invisible Deck; Enardoe Deck; Rainbow Deck; Jumbo Cards; Crooked Cards; Chop-C
Lot 96
Large Lot of Magic Playing Cards. Over 60 decks, some marked. Including Invisible Deck; Enardoe Deck; Rainbow Deck; Jumbo Cards; Crooked Cards; Chop-C
Estimate
$50 - $100
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Presley Guitar Stainless Steel Wand. Texas: Presley Guitar, ca. 1975. Stainless steel wand unscrews at its center. Hard black rubber tips, also remova
Lot 97
Presley Guitar Stainless Steel Wand. Texas: Presley Guitar, ca. 1975. Stainless steel wand unscrews at its center. Hard black rubber tips, also remova
Estimate
$250 - $350
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Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and ÒtentÓ
Lot 98
Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and ÒtentÓ
Estimate
$200 - $400
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Mentalist's Radio Signal Shoes. New York: Rajah Raboid (Maurice P. Kitchen), ca. 1920s. In the manner of an enchanted teakettle, a set of leather dres
Lot 99
Mentalist's Radio Signal Shoes. New York: Rajah Raboid (Maurice P. Kitchen), ca. 1920s. In the manner of an enchanted teakettle, a set of leather dres
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Black Rapping Hand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Ebony-finish wooden hand with velvet and lace cuff raps out answers to questions posed by the
Lot 100
Black Rapping Hand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Ebony-finish wooden hand with velvet and lace cuff raps out answers to questions posed by the
Estimate
$500 - $800
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Rapping Hand. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1985. A carved wooden hand on a wooden board mysteriously raps out answers to questions posed by the audi
Lot 101
Rapping Hand. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1985. A carved wooden hand on a wooden board mysteriously raps out answers to questions posed by the audi
Estimate
$800 - $1,200
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Rapping Hand. American, ca. 1930. Large vintage wooden disembodied hand with metal palm plate, used to rap out answers to audience-posed questions. Cu
Lot 102
Rapping Hand. American, ca. 1930. Large vintage wooden disembodied hand with metal palm plate, used to rap out answers to audience-posed questions. Cu
Estimate
$300 - $400
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Rarebit Pan. Burgin, ca. 1940. A mixture of flour, water, sugar, and eggs is dropped into the pan, which is held over an open flame. Amazingly, it tra
Lot 103
Rarebit Pan. Burgin, ca. 1940. A mixture of flour, water, sugar, and eggs is dropped into the pan, which is held over an open flame. Amazingly, it tra
Estimate
$500 - $700
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Rice, Orange and Checkers. Los Angeles: Thayer, ca. 1945. An orange, a quantity of rice, and a stack of checkers magically transpose under two lacquer
Lot 104
Rice, Orange and Checkers. Los Angeles: Thayer, ca. 1945. An orange, a quantity of rice, and a stack of checkers magically transpose under two lacquer
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Rice Vase. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Handsome gesso over wooden turned vase finished in gold which vanishes a quantity of rice placed inside
Lot 105
Rice Vase. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Handsome gesso over wooden turned vase finished in gold which vanishes a quantity of rice placed inside
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Rising Card Chest. [London]: [Davenport's Magic], ca. 1960. Wooden chest, painted black, with internal houlette that causes the chosen card to rise wi
Lot 106
Rising Card Chest. [London]: [Davenport's Magic], ca. 1960. Wooden chest, painted black, with internal houlette that causes the chosen card to rise wi
Estimate
$50 - $100
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Rising Cigarettes. Cincinnati: Vern Hartmann, 1985. Two cigarettes rise mysteriously from a pack. Bench-made mechanical device crafted from brass can
Lot 107
Rising Cigarettes. Cincinnati: Vern Hartmann, 1985. Two cigarettes rise mysteriously from a pack. Bench-made mechanical device crafted from brass can
Estimate
$150 - $250
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Rose Mirror. Munich: Zauberzentrale, ca. 1985. Based on an effect by Johan Nepomuk Hofzinser, The Apotheosis of a Rose. The image of a rose appears on
Lot 108
Rose Mirror. Munich: Zauberzentrale, ca. 1985. Based on an effect by Johan Nepomuk Hofzinser, The Apotheosis of a Rose. The image of a rose appears on
Estimate
$800 - $1,200
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Safari. Columbus: MAK Magic, ca. 1970s. A large painted tiger's head facilitates a wrist-chopping effect in which the spectator's arm is unscathed by
Lot 109
Safari. Columbus: MAK Magic, ca. 1970s. A large painted tiger's head facilitates a wrist-chopping effect in which the spectator's arm is unscathed by
Estimate
$100 - $150
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Sealed Message Pedestal. Manufacturer known, ca. 1940s. Hollowed wooden pedestal with tin trapdoor at rear allows the magician to read sealed messages
Lot 110
Sealed Message Pedestal. Manufacturer known, ca. 1940s. Hollowed wooden pedestal with tin trapdoor at rear allows the magician to read sealed messages
Estimate
$250 - $350
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Silk Cabby. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. Attractive wooden cabinet is shown empty, yet handkerchiefs pushed through holes in its sides vanish,
Lot 111
Silk Cabby. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. Attractive wooden cabinet is shown empty, yet handkerchiefs pushed through holes in its sides vanish,
Estimate
$150 - $250
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Joseph Silk Gun. Clearwater Kansas: Chambers Manufacturing, ca. 1940. Mechanical cast metal faux-pistol automatically vanishes a handkerchief draped o
Lot 112
Joseph Silk Gun. Clearwater Kansas: Chambers Manufacturing, ca. 1940. Mechanical cast metal faux-pistol automatically vanishes a handkerchief draped o
Estimate
$150 - $250
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[Silks] Large Group of Vintage and Modern Magic Silks, Handkerchiefs, Scarves and Gimmicks. Approximately 50 pieces, including an assortment of silks
Lot 113
[Silks] Large Group of Vintage and Modern Magic Silks, Handkerchiefs, Scarves and Gimmicks. Approximately 50 pieces, including an assortment of silks
Estimate
$50 - $100
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Simplified Snake Basket. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1965. A faux snake is thrown in a woven basket along with a pack of cards. After comedic by-play,
Lot 114
Simplified Snake Basket. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1965. A faux snake is thrown in a woven basket along with a pack of cards. After comedic by-play,
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Snake Basket. England: Jack Hughes, ca. 1970. A woven basket contains a ÒliveÓ snake who, after considerable comedic by-play (he rises from the bask
Lot 115
Snake Basket. England: Jack Hughes, ca. 1970. A woven basket contains a ÒliveÓ snake who, after considerable comedic by-play (he rises from the bask
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Snuff Vase. French, ca. 1900. Spun brass vase transforms one objects into another when the lid is clamped on and removed. 5 _Ó high. Minor tarnish, l
Lot 116
Snuff Vase. French, ca. 1900. Spun brass vase transforms one objects into another when the lid is clamped on and removed. 5 _Ó high. Minor tarnish, l
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Spike Thru Neck. Colon, Mich.: Abbott's, ca. 1940s. Wooden stencil-painted hinged frame with brass hasp and handles, and three long spikes, one of whi
Lot 117
Spike Thru Neck. Colon, Mich.: Abbott's, ca. 1940s. Wooden stencil-painted hinged frame with brass hasp and handles, and three long spikes, one of whi
Estimate
$150 - $250
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Collection of Spook Show Tricks. Including hinged Spirit Slates; Daylight SŽance Gimmick; miscellaneous tambourines and bells; spirit-rapping device;
Lot 118
Collection of Spook Show Tricks. Including hinged Spirit Slates; Daylight SŽance Gimmick; miscellaneous tambourines and bells; spirit-rapping device;
Estimate
$100 - $150
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Sucker Beaker Vanish. London: Arthur Culpin, ca. 1955. Wooden stencil-painted stand with felt cover, chrome tube and rings, and beaker. A beaker of mi
Lot 119
Sucker Beaker Vanish. London: Arthur Culpin, ca. 1955. Wooden stencil-painted stand with felt cover, chrome tube and rings, and beaker. A beaker of mi
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Superior Table. Colon: Abbott's Magic, 1980s. Wooden table with velvet-draped tops decorated in black and gold. 32Ó high. Very good.
Lot 120
Superior Table. Colon: Abbott's Magic, 1980s. Wooden table with velvet-draped tops decorated in black and gold. 32Ó high. Very good.
Estimate
$100 - $200
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Swirl-It Box. Indiana, Penn.: Klinecraft Magic, ca. 1960. An open, empty cabinet suspended from a cord is spun rapidly. At the magician's command it v
Lot 121
Swirl-It Box. Indiana, Penn.: Klinecraft Magic, ca. 1960. An open, empty cabinet suspended from a cord is spun rapidly. At the magician's command it v
Estimate
$100 - $150
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Sword and Die. Japan, ca. 1970. Painted wooden oblong box with sword and die for the penetration effect. Boxed with instructions, as-new.
Lot 122
Sword and Die. Japan, ca. 1970. Painted wooden oblong box with sword and die for the penetration effect. Boxed with instructions, as-new.
Estimate
$100 - $150
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Talking Skull. Columbus: Grant/Reilly, ca. 1942. Papier-mache skull mounted to a hardwood board clicks it jaw to answer questions, once for yes, and t
Lot 123
Talking Skull. Columbus: Grant/Reilly, ca. 1942. Papier-mache skull mounted to a hardwood board clicks it jaw to answer questions, once for yes, and t
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Tambor. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A short brass cylinder is capped with paper using two copper rings, then a massive production of silk
Lot 124
Tambor. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A short brass cylinder is capped with paper using two copper rings, then a massive production of silk
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Tarbell Treasure Chest. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1945. Small brass-bound wooden chest is opened, tipped forward, and shown empty. It is closed, a
Lot 125
Tarbell Treasure Chest. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1945. Small brass-bound wooden chest is opened, tipped forward, and shown empty. It is closed, a
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Tea Caddy. Circa 1890. Wooden caddy with three compartments and matching lids. Objects placed in one compartment vanish, or transpose with objects in
Lot 126
Tea Caddy. Circa 1890. Wooden caddy with three compartments and matching lids. Objects placed in one compartment vanish, or transpose with objects in
Estimate
$400 - $600
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Teletop. Riverside: Magikraft Studios (Martin Lewis), 1996. An ESP symbol is selected. Then a walnut top is spun on a board decorated with symbols. Un
Lot 127
Teletop. Riverside: Magikraft Studios (Martin Lewis), 1996. An ESP symbol is selected. Then a walnut top is spun on a board decorated with symbols. Un
Estimate
$500 - $700
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Television Card Frame. American, ca. 1940. Handsome wooden frame in a decorated wooden stand in which a chosen playing card appears instantly or visib
Lot 128
Television Card Frame. American, ca. 1940. Handsome wooden frame in a decorated wooden stand in which a chosen playing card appears instantly or visib
Estimate
$250 - $350
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Union Jack Flag Staff. Contemporary nickel-plated telescopic staff with two Union Jack flags (one antique). Sold with a Sixth Finger gimmick (ca. 19
Lot 129
Union Jack Flag Staff. Contemporary nickel-plated telescopic staff with two Union Jack flags (one antique). Sold with a Sixth Finger gimmick (ca. 19
Estimate
$100 - $200
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Vanishing Birdcage. Colon: Abbott's, ca. 1950s. Small brass birdcage bound with red ribbon visibly vanishes from the magician's hands. 5 _ x 4 _ x 4 _
Lot 130
Vanishing Birdcage. Colon: Abbott's, ca. 1950s. Small brass birdcage bound with red ribbon visibly vanishes from the magician's hands. 5 _ x 4 _ x 4 _
Estimate
$100 - $150
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Visible Vampire. MAK Magic (U.F. Grant), ca. 1980s. Sturdy stencil-painted wooden tube with block and sword. The block is lifted out by its chain even
Lot 131
Visible Vampire. MAK Magic (U.F. Grant), ca. 1980s. Sturdy stencil-painted wooden tube with block and sword. The block is lifted out by its chain even
Estimate
$200 - $300
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Walsh Appearing Cane and Vanishing Wand. Chicago: W.R. Walsh, ca. 1950. A metal cane appears from thin air and a metal wand vanishes in the magician's
Lot 132
Walsh Appearing Cane and Vanishing Wand. Chicago: W.R. Walsh, ca. 1950. A metal cane appears from thin air and a metal wand vanishes in the magician's
Estimate
$100 - $200
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Vintage Strait Jacket/ Punishment Suit. American, third or fourth quarter twentieth century. Full-length cloth/burlap suit with leather straps and met
Lot 133
Vintage Strait Jacket/ Punishment Suit. American, third or fourth quarter twentieth century. Full-length cloth/burlap suit with leather straps and met
Estimate
$500 - $750
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Vintage Strait Jacket. American, fourth quarter twentieth century. Heavy strait jacket with canvas/burlap body, leather straps and belts for arms, leg
Lot 134
Vintage Strait Jacket. American, fourth quarter twentieth century. Heavy strait jacket with canvas/burlap body, leather straps and belts for arms, leg
Estimate
$250 - $350
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Strait Jacket. Contemporary heavy burlap jacket with leather straps, metal hardware. Approx. 24Ó (neck to waist). 36Ó (sleeve). As-new.
Lot 135
Strait Jacket. Contemporary heavy burlap jacket with leather straps, metal hardware. Approx. 24Ó (neck to waist). 36Ó (sleeve). As-new.
Estimate
$150 - $250
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Strait Jacket. Contemporary heavy burlap jacket with leather straps and belts, metal hardware. Approx. 24Ó (neck to waist). 36Ó (sleeve). As-new.
Lot 136
Strait Jacket. Contemporary heavy burlap jacket with leather straps and belts, metal hardware. Approx. 24Ó (neck to waist). 36Ó (sleeve). As-new.
Estimate
$150 - $250
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Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton in which a man with a cigar levitates wi
Lot 137
Self-Levitation Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2000s. Wooden and metal mechanical hand-cranked automaton in which a man with a cigar levitates wi
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,500
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Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician
Lot 138
Valerie Costume Change Automaton. Paris: Pierre Mayer, ca. 2004. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. When the crank is turned, the magician
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,000
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Laetitia Princess of the Air Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2012. A small wooden figure levitates in front of a mirror, and her hands and arms ex
Lot 139
Laetitia Princess of the Air Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2012. A small wooden figure levitates in front of a mirror, and her hands and arms ex
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,000
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Siegfried & Roy Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The famous Las Vegas magicians perform the Met
Lot 140
Siegfried & Roy Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2002. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. The famous Las Vegas magicians perform the Met
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,000
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Clown with Vanishing Head Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2006. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. A clown holds a fan in front of his
Lot 141
Clown with Vanishing Head Automaton. Paris, Pierre Mayer, ca. 2006. Handmade wooden automaton with exposed works. A clown holds a fan in front of his
Estimate
$1,500 - $2,000
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Early French Magic Set. Circa 1890. Handsome beginner's magic set includes a Bonus Genius, three tin cups, small ball vase (ball lacking), lacquered b
Lot 142
Early French Magic Set. Circa 1890. Handsome beginner's magic set includes a Bonus Genius, three tin cups, small ball vase (ball lacking), lacquered b
Estimate
$800 - $1,200
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Flea Circus. Germany: Hakan Varol, ca. 2006. Self-contained flea circus includes numerous accessories including scales, magnifying glass, cards, ghost
Lot 143
Flea Circus. Germany: Hakan Varol, ca. 2006. Self-contained flea circus includes numerous accessories including scales, magnifying glass, cards, ghost
Estimate
$800 - $1,200
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