September Magic Auction Online
Sat, Sep 12, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 293
Birds from Nowhere/Dove Catching.
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Birds from the Air or Birds from Nowhere. European, ca. 1920. Sweeping a long-handled net through the air, the magician catches a live dove inside, and drops it into a wicker basket. This is repeated with a second bird. Nickel-plated pole with attached net 55? long, gimmicked wicker basket on short legs. An early model of this popular stage trick, generally attributed to Cyril Yettmah, and featured in the Thurston show, among others.
