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Vernon, Dai (David Frederick Wingfield Verner). Dai Vernon’s Billiard Balls. American, ca. 1950. Set of six celluloid multiplying billiard balls (one blue, five red) and two shells for the popular sleight-of-hand trick. In a box labeled with the address of Sam Margules, one of Vernon’s closest friends. One red ball split in half, the balance very good. Accompanied by a letter of provenance.


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Date:
2014-02-08

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