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Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins Part III

Sat, Feb 29, 2020 12:00PM EST
Lot 104

The Great Virgil?s Vanishing Candle.

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Virgil (Virgil Harris Mulkey). The Great Virgil?s Vanishing Candle. Circa 1940. Thick white candle resting in a short stand is covered by a brass tube with a turned lid and, moments later, the tube is shown empty. The candle reappears elsewhere. Includes shell candle, tube and lid, wooden dummy for reproduction, and fitted wooden case handmade by Virgil. Tube 10 ?? high.