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Magicana of the Golden Age

Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 299

A Group of Tommy Cooper's Magic and Comedy Props.

Estimate: $500 - $1,000

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$5,000 $500
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$100,000 $10,000

COOPER, Tommy (1921 - 1984). A Group of Tommy Cooper's Magic and Comedy Props. 1970s - 80s. Including a card display stand with hidden spring-loaded flap, an imitation laurel wreath crown, a collapsible comedy umbrella, a Zombie Floating Ball (ball only), comedy balloon selection trick (ala Comedy Card in Balloon), and a metal Chop Cup. Owned and well-used by the great British comedy magician Tommy Cooper.

Condition

All items well-worn and some dented or damaged (Chop Cup, Zombie) from regular use in Cooper's act. 

Overall Dimensions
Weight: 10.00 lbs

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Offered at Christie's South Kensington, November 29, 1984 - 20th Century Entertainment Memorabilia Featuring the Stage Props of the late Tommy Cooper, lot 47 et al.