Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, Thayer's Studio, ca. 1947. A spectator's wrist is unharmed by the guillotine's blade which passes through it magically. Hardwood construction. 9 x 14 ¾". With instructions. Decals likely added later.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
All-Metal Wrist Guillotine. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. Imposing metal wrist guillotine for the classic comedy “chopper” effect, in which a spectator’s wrist is Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Dr. Q. Wonder Slates. Los Angeles, Thayer’s Studio of Magic, ca. 1946. A precision-crafted set of two mechanical slates on which apparent spirit messages appear. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Spirit Painting. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. An eerie and visible materialization of a picture on a blank canvas set in a handsome gessoed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
A windbreaker jacket worn by Elgin Baylor while he was the Los Angeles Clippers vice president of Basketball Operations. Baylor held this position for 22 Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2014-05-17
Black Rapping Hand. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Ebony-finish wooden hand with velvet and lace cuff raps out answers to questions posed by the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Vanishing Birdcage. Los Angeles, Owen Magic [?], ca. 1970. Rigid model with locking feature, including leather wrist strap, pull, and late-model Willmann "take-up" or ring Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
Thayer Chinese Jug and Shoelace or “Prayer” Vase. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1936. Thayer’s version of the classic suspension effect. Attractively finished and decorated. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-12-05
McCullough’s Mighty Miracle Pitcher. Los Angeles, Thayer’s Studio, ca. 1947. A ceramic fiesta ware-type pitcher from which any drink called for can be poured; or, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Original memorial booklet, ticket and wristband from the public memorial for the pop superstar held at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The booklet, which was Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2010-12-03
Stocks of Solomon. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A set of wrist stocks with metal hasp from which the magician can quickly and easily Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
