$600
. Clarke Crandall's Magic Box and Act. Included is a considerable amount of apparatus for many of Clarke "The Senator" Crandall's trademark routines, among them the card-finding duck (a later, imported model), Sand Frame (Owen Brothers, with original instructions), a Brema-made Thin Model Card Box, miscellaneous gags and props, two gag cigars (somewhat worse for the wear), multiplying thimbles (Berland, with holder), an attractive Chop Cup (likely Rings N' Things), Sybil Card Rise, leather dice cups and dice for stacking, over 1000 "girlie" cards for an unknown effect, miscellaneous props, silks, cards and more. In a metal attache-size case covered with prismatic designs and lettering and the words "Magic Box." Generally good condition. Crandall was a raconteur, magic shop owner, master of ceremonies and comedy magician who spent his twilight years as a host at the Magic Castle.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-01-30