70. Dovan. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1965. A live dove is removed from an open-front cage and placed in a cardboard folder. A moment later, the folder is opened and the bird is gone. Cage measures 11 x 8 x 6 ¾”. With instructions. Very good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Aerial Fishing Bowl. Colon, Michigan: Abbott’s Magic [?], ca. 1960. Gimmicked bowl aids the magician in producing three live fish from the air. Modeled after Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Handkerchief Pedestal. Colon, Michigan, Abbotts Magic Co., ca. 1960s. A handkerchief appears in a covered glass placed on the brass pedestal. Stand 8 tall. With Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Crystal Goblet. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1948. Ink in a glass bowl resting on a pedestal visibly transforms into clear water with goldfish swimming Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Levante’s Block Penetration. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940. A solid wooden block visibly penetrates a rope threaded through a hole in its Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Super Deluxe Cups and Balls. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1940. Three tall spun cups with “crackle”-type finish for the traditional Cups and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Canary Cage. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1943. Large chrome plated cage in which two canaries or even a live dove visibly appear. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Modernistic Amputation. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. An audience volunteer places his arm in a wooden cabinet and two blades are pushed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
192. Spykher. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1947. A spectator’s leg is placed into a fancy box which contains a rack of spikes. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Doves to Duck. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970. Several doves are placed into a cabinet. When the lid is removed, the box collapses to Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
2. [Abbott’s Magic] Collection of over 70 vintage Abbott’s magic props. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic, 1940s – 60s. A large group of pocket tricks, small Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
