$4,000
3. [S.S. Adams] Lifetime Collection of over 700 S.S. Adams Magic and Novelty Products. New Jersey, 1910s – 2000s. The most recognized name in the “funny business,” S.S. Adams was the company responsible for inspiring untold masses of youngsters to become amateur and professional magicians – and millions more to become part-time pranksters. The firm invented, manufactured, and distributed many iconic tricks and gags that are now synonymous with the phrases “magic trick” and “practical joke.” Included in this astonishing collection is at least one example of each important Adams creation, including the venerable Snake Nut Can, represented here in at least a dozen different variant forms (marshmallow cans, mint cans, peanut brittle cans, boxes, etc.). Also included are many classic vintage magic tricks, sets, and novelty items. Among these are DeLand’s playing cards (in many forms), box gags, squirting and shocking novelty items, Adams’ best-selling Joy Buzzer, exploding joke books (one titled A Night in Paris), factory samples and dozen-boxes full of Mystic Smoke, trick dice, black-eye gags, various books about the company, as well as Adams-published booklets on magic tricks, and over a dozen magic and joke sets (among them the “Life of the Party” set). Even the scarcest Adams products are represented, among them the nickel-plated Cotton and Coffee Vase. The example in this collection is in its original box, and in fine condition. The vast majority of the items are complete wit
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
