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$100

Magic Awl. European, ca. 1890. Turned boxwood awl is visibly pushed into the arm or torso of the magician without harming him. Gimmick locks. 6 ¾” long. Fine.


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Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2016-12-03

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Tea Caddy. European [?], ca. 1890. Low wooden cabinet with three compartments and corresponding doors which secretly changes one item placed inside into another, causes Read more…


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Herrmann, Adelaide. Die Casket. European, ca. 1890. A wooden die placed in a burled wooden chest transforms into a bird or any other small object Read more…


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Date:
2015-10-31


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Ink Ladle. European, ca. 1890. Innocent metal ladle allows the magician to transform water into murky black ink. 8" long. Finish worn. Read more…


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Date:
2016-10-29


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$1,100

Fly-To Cage. European, ca. 1890. A sturdy metal birdcage vanishes from inside a box, only to reappear in a metal stand previously shown empty and Read more…


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Date:
2016-10-29


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$400

Money Machine. European, ca. 1890. Blank paper is cranked through the rollers, and exits the other side as real, printed money. Turned wood with brass Read more…


Auctioneer:
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Date:
2015-05-31


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$90

Changing Canister. European, ca. 1890. A brass canister changes one object for another, liquids for dry items, etc. Brass construction. 5 ¼” high. Tarnished. Read more…


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Date:
2014-04-26


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$1,100

Snuff Vase. European, ca. 1890. Nickel plated vase which mysteriously changes one item for another or causes items to vanish. 7” high. Very good. Read more…


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Potter & Potter

Date:
2013-02-02


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$600

Passe Passe Bottles. European, ca. 1890. A small bottle and glass magically transpose under two metal covers. Lacquered brass covers stand 6 ½” high. Finish Read more…


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Date:
2012-10-27


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$325

Wooden Card Press. Likely European, ca. 1890. Nicely turned with beadwork under glass top & two tiny ivory balls on top of posts. Old English Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2012-06-23


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$175

Rice Vases. European, ca. 1890. Two spun brass vases from which a quantity of rice or millet vanishes. The first lacking its interior spring mechanism, Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2011-10-29