$700
Williard the Wizard (Harry Willard). Willard's Vase, Cone, Beans and Orange trick. American, ca. 1930 [?]. A transposition effect involving a metal vase, wooden skittle, and quantity of dry beans or rice. Vase stands 8 ¾" high. Very good condition. Purchased from Leola Lawain, who advertised the apparatus as the property of Willard the Wizard. The effect was one of Willard's favorites. He called the trick the "Block of Wood" in his programs.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28