Winter Magic Auction
Sat, Dec 16, 2017 11:00AM EST - Sun, Dec 17, 2017 11:00AM EST
Lot 172
T. Nelson Downs “Masterpiece Gimmick.”
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
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| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
T. Nelson Downs “Masterpiece Gimmick.” Toronto: Ross Bertram, 1972. Specially crafted gimmick manufactured by Bertram for the famous feat originated by T. Nelson Downs of vanishing and reproducing four coins in his bare hands. With original mailing cover from Bertram to Danny Dew (poor), gimmick, instructions, and photographs of Bertram performing the routine. Downs was best-known as a sleight-of-hand purist, who eschewed the use of mechanical aids and gimmicks. Even so, his “masterpiece” coin trick was accomplished with a special device. A famous meeting between Dai Vernon and Downs led to the discovery of the gimmick.
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