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Cardini’s Glass Production Bag. Ca. 1935. Black velour bag with ribbon trim at mouth. After being shown empty, and with his wrists held by spectators, the magician would produce a glass of water from this bag. Secret pocket closes with three snap fasteners. Includes glass and rubber cover (the latter no longer functional). 9 ½ x 9 ¼”. Trim shows wear. Though seldom seen today, this effect was popular with magic’s inner circle in the 1930s and 40s. Al Baker, Paul Fox, and Charlie Miller made it a regular feature of their programs.


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Date:
2013-04-06

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Charlie Miller's Glass Production Bag. Maker unknown, ca. 1964. Red velour bag with ribbon trim conceals a secret interior pocket closed by three snap fasteners. Read more…


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Cardini’s Steamer Trunk. St. Louis, Herkert & Meisel, ca. 1933. Massive tan-colored steamer trunk owned and used by Cardini. Wardrobe, ironing board, and chest of Read more…


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Cardini’s gimmicked scarf. Pattered white rayon scarf with white fringe and constructed with a secret pocket, likely for the production of a large article, or Read more…


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Cardini’s cigarette case. Birmingham, Smith & Bartlam, ca. 1946. Silver plated cigarette case with snap closure, owned and used by Cardini. 3 ¼ x 7”. Read more…


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Genii Vase. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1945. Nickel-plated vase into which water is poured. A moment later, a mammoth production of dry paper coils and Read more…


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Bertram Coin Pail. Toronto, Ross Bertram, ca. 1981. Finley made chrome plated pail with hidden devices that allow for the seemingly endless production of coins Read more…


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