$175
Benson, Roy (Edward Emerson Ford McQuaid). Roy Benson’s Salt Pour Gimmick. New York, Roy Benson, ca. 1965. Sub rosa device used by Roy Benson in one of his most famous effects, in which a quantity of salt poured in to his right fist vanishes, only to reappear in his left fist. Paint chipping and worn, but good condition overall. Roy Benson and Charles Reynolds were close friends. In addition to sharing an interest in conjuring, they were both photographers. Reynolds helped Benson secure a teaching position in the photography department at the School of Visual Arts in his later years. Benson’s Salt Pour Gimmicks were sometimes made from metal film canisters.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
