The Magic Collection of John Daniel
Sat, Mar 3, 2018 11:00AM EST - Sun, Mar 4, 2018 11:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 296
Virgil’s Mephisto’s Firecracker.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
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| $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 |
Virgil (Virgil Harris Mulkey). Virgil’s Mephisto’s Firecracker. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. A large burning firecracker vanishes from a nickel-plated case (7” long), and in its place appears a vanished silk flag. The cracker reappears hanging from the back of a spectator, then explodes. With original push rod and wicks in mailing tube addressed to Virgil by P&L. Scarce.
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