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Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part IV

Sat, Jul 25, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 18

Birch, McDonald. McDonald Birch?s Popcorn Trick Hat. Circa ...

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Birch, McDonald. McDonald Birch?s Popcorn Trick Hat. Circa 1960. Soft felt brown/grey hat owned and used by McDonald Birch for his version of the Popcorn trick, in which unpopped kernels, dropped in the hat, magically popped and were distributed to the audience. Stamp of Gerald?s, of Desoto, Mo. inside the brim. With photographs of Birch using the hat in various situations. Well worn.