$3,000
Appearing Magic Kettle. Los Angeles, John Gaughan, ca. 2004. The magician produces an imposing nickel plated tea kettle from an empty foulard, then pours any drink called for from the kettle, at the request of the spectators. Manufactured after a design of Carl Willmann. When collapsed, the kettle measures approximately 1" thick, yet still contains the liquid necessary to perform the effect. One of six examples manufactured by Gaughan. Includes mahogany carrying case and five cordial glasses (the sixth lacking). Light wear to finish, but overall good working condition. Willmann's version of the Magic Kettle was described in Chapter XXX, "Old and New Magic," of the classic book Greater Magic. Only three examples of the original apparatus are known.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-05-22
