$1,100
[Coin Magic] Collection of Magicians Gimmicked Coins and Palming Coins. Over 100, including finely machined coins manufactured by Johnson Products, Gene Elmo, Mysto Magic, The Tarbell System, Chicago Magic Co., Ken Allen, and others. Gimmicks include shells (expanded and traditional), $2.85 Trick (with Morgan dollars), folding coins, warped and rolled half dollars, mini and giant coins, squirting, double-headed coins, and many others. One set of shells dates to the 1850s. Palming coins include examples from Holden, Downs, Roterberg, Abbott’s, Felsman, Klingl, and others. Some original instructions included. Neatly organized. High original cost. Condition generally very good. Also with: Over 50 vintage gimmicked, novelty, and trick decks, primarily manufactured by Haines House of Cards.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05