$80
Group of ten Cigarette tricks and gimmicks used by Paul Fox. American, ca. 1930. Including various metal "tanks" (one unfinished), reproducers, droppers and a specially prepared matchbox that secretly delivers a cigarette into the magician's hand. In a small paper box bearing a label in Fox's hand describing the contents. Used but good condition............................Fox pioneered many of the techniques of cigarette manipulation used by other performers, and featured cigarette tricks in his professional engagements. For a time, he billed himself as "The Man with the Cigarettes."
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23