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The Salon de Magie Part IV

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 97

[CHAVEZ STUDIO]. Chavez Studio of Magic Props and Gimmicks....

Estimate: $200 - $400

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$30 $10
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$1,000 $100
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[CHAVEZ STUDIO]. Chavez Studio of Magic Props and Gimmicks. California: Chavez Studio, 1962. Collection of gimmicks and apparatus issued by the Chavez Studio to a student, and including a billiard ball shell, ball clip, thimble devices, imitation cigar, cigarette holder/gimmick, and a set of turned wooden thimbles (including one jumbo) for manipulation routines. Many items hallmarked ?CHAVEZ" or ?CHAVEZ STUDIO OF MAGIC." With the original mailing carton partially sealed with Chavez-branded tape. The first set of these props we have encountered; SCARCE. The Chavez College of Magic, founded in 1941, was the first school to dedicated to teaching the art of conjuring. Its graduates include Norm Nielsen, Channing Pollock, and Neil Foster.