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Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 180

Jean Foley’s Orb-Eternal Rings.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Foley, Jean. Jean Foley’s Orb-Eternal Rings. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Five-ring set; two linked, two single, one key. One oversized. 10” diameter. With felt carrying bag. Accompanied by a LOA from the consignor who obtained the rings directly from Foley. Foley (1903 – 1994) was the sixth member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and was the first act on the first show at the first IBM convention ever staged – the first magic convention ever conducted – in 1926. He was a successful vaudeville and nightclub performer, directed Rajah Raboid’s famous show featuring Johnny Eck, and later owned a popular Seattle magic shop.

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