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369. Kaps, Fred (Abraham Pieter Adrianus Bongers). Fred Kaps’ Candle from Silk. Holland, ca. 1965. Mechanical candle which can be produced – lit – from a handkerchief or the magician’s pocket. 7” high. Good. With letter of authenticity signed by Kaps’ widow. Virtually every performance by Kaps included tricks with candles, one of his favorites being the production of a lit candle – like this one – from a silk handkerchief.


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2013-10-26

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