Magicana of the Golden Age
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 283
The Great Chang's Side Table.
Estimate: $400 - $800
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WICKES, Samuel Whittington (1893 - 1970). The Great Chang's Side Table. Circa 1935. A hand-painted side table with a floral pattern to the top and red and black decorations to the base and borders. Height 28 1/2". Breaks apart for packing. A very attractive magician's side table.
Owned and used by Wickes, who ran away from home at the age of 12 to pursue a career before the footlights, and later performed as The Great Chang, and Cellsus, the White Wizard.
Condition
Rubbing to finish especially at base, but generally very good.
Overall Dimensions
Weight: 8.00 lbs
Available payment options
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