Houdiniana
Sat, Apr 8, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 327
Rising Tie Gimmick. London: Jon Martin, 1963. Secret device...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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Rising Tie Gimmick. London: Jon Martin, 1963. Secret device meant for installation in a necktie; when activated, the tie rises up off the wearer?s chest as if pulled by an invisible thread. Precision made by Martin in his trademark aluminum. Hallmarked. Length 13 ??. With a signed letter of provenance from the former owner, Bobby Bernard, explaining that he hired Martin to create this gimmick for him. Scarce.
