The Salon de Magie Part IV
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 253
Electronic Talking Skull. Circa 1960. An imitation skull ra...
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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Electronic Talking Skull. Circa 1960. An imitation skull raps out answers to questions by clicking its jaw, once for yes" and twice for ?no." Incorporating an Abbott-made talking skull but modified to work via remote control. The original tabletop mounted to a nickel-plated based by Willmann of Germany. Height of table 30". Said to be thew work of the famous Pittsburgh-based magician Del Ray, who was a pioneer in the field of magic props operated via electronics. An unusual and handsome outfit.
