Winter Magic Auction - Online Only
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 10
The Three Balloons. New York: Louis Tannen, 1950s. Three ba...
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $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 |
The Three Balloons. New York: Louis Tannen, 1950s. Three balloons rest on a tray. A card is chosen and lost. The magician asks a spectator to pick one of the three balloons on the tray in which the selection will appear. The choice flies away, the second deflates, and the third ? and last ? choice pops, revealing the selected card. Tray 15 x 7 ? x 1?. With cards, instructions, and sturdy metal carrying case. Invented by Norman Jensen. The first we have seen; this model likely inspired the version made by Warren Stephens that used a simplified design to create the same comedy effect. Later, Derek Dingle would create his own version that required no special props. Please note: balloons have been added via photoshop - any standard balloons will work.
