Sold for:
$10,000
$10,000
373. Kaps, Fred. Fred Kaps’ Miser’s Dream Chest. Holland, ca. 1965. Specially constructed wooden chest made, owned, and used by Fred Kaps in his FISM-winning act and on the Ed Sullivan show to perform the Miser’s Dream, a trick in which the magician produces a seemingly endless quantity of coins from mid-air. Chest 11 x 7 x 7 ½”, gold plated coins 3 1/8” in diameter. Shows wear from professional use, and covering at rear and bottom separating, but overall good condition. With letter of authenticity signed by Kaps’ widow.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26