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Winter Magic Auction

Sat, Dec 12, 2020 12:00PM EST
Lot 345

Miller, Charles Earle. Charlie Miller?s Show Props and Case...

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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Miller, Charles Earle. Charlie Miller?s Show Props and Case. Props for a parlor-type magic show presented by Miller, and including a set of giant hand-cut sponge balls, Thayer-made Change Bag, various Breakaway Fans, rope, handsome set of Tambo Rings with vintage hat coils for production, Breakaway Wand, patterns for a Skeleton Paper Tear, Troublewit, P&L Commando production, rope shears, and more Included in the case are handwritten instructions and three multi-page letters from Faucett Ross and Ross Bertram to Miller regarding the routines for various tricks. All props housed in a modest black fiber traveling case with reinforced metal corners. Generally good condition overall, but many items showing wear from regular use. A Princess Cruises label on the lid of the case reveals that the props inside may have been used in performance during the many shows Miller gave as a regular entertainer at sea.