Vanishing Birdcage. Los Angeles, Owen Magic [?], ca. 1970. Rigid model with locking feature, including leather wrist strap, pull, and late-model Willmann "take-up" or ring pull. Cage measures 6 x 4 x 4 ½". Good condition.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1935. A lit candle is wrapped in paper, from which it vanishes. Turned wooden Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Coin Vanishing Box. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1925. Handsome turned hardwood box from which coins disappear after the lid has been clamped on and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Vanishing Doll (Devil). Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A small doll painted to resemble a devil vanishes from underneath a red and black cloak. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and tent (often lacking) Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Bonus Genius (Vanishing Doll). Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. Hand painted wooden doll vanishes from under a small red cloak. Dolls painted to represent Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2017-06-10
The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. A lit candle is wrapped in paper, from which it vanishes. Turned wooden Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
144. New Vanishing Blocks. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1945. Three blocks are stacked in a wooden tube; two vanish. Elaborately stenciled. Tube 11 ¾” Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Eclipse Vanishing Lamp. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. A lit lamp is wrapped in paper, which is then crushed between the magician’s hands. The Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
The Candle That Was (Vanishing Candle). Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. The magician wraps a burning candle in newspaper. Its wick can be seen Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
The Vanishing Doll (Little Red Riding Hood). Los Angeles: Thayer Mfg. Co., ca. 1940. Small wooden doll (7 x 2") vanishes from underneath a red Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
