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The Great Aladdin’s Candles. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1930.

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THE GREAT ALADDIN'S CANDLES - PETRIE & LEWIS: The unusual divination effect from the venerable manufacturer. The performer is able to determine what color candle is encased in the cylindrical brass container. A true classic. Lacking small childre

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Photograph of Houdini and “The Greats.”: Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Photograph of Houdini and “The Greats.” New York, ca. 1926. Candid photograph taken in Houdini’s back yard in Harlem shows T. Nelson Downs, Frank Ducrot, Frederick

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Die Box Effect. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Die Box Effect. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. Unusual transposition effect in which a die magically passes from a small box to a larger, longer box. All components made of sturdy paper-co

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Great New England pine carved ca 1900 wooden fish: Great New England pine carved ca 1900 wooden fish weathervane in flattened full body form w applied fins & early painted surfaces in excellent untouched cond - 29" long

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Nest of Boxes. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Nest of Boxes. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. Set of five nesting cardboard boxes, each covered with a different patterned paper. A vanished coin appears inside the smallest of the boxes,

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Cords of Cairo. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Cords of Cairo. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1935. Cords running through two separate wooden pillars act in sympathy; when one is pulled, the other retracts, and vice versa - even after a visi

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Bogert Tube. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930.: Bogert Tube. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Water is poured into a metal canister, which is capped with a drumhead and set in a nickel plated stand. Dry silk handkerchiefs are then produce

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Chick Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.: Chick Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Empty metal pan produces a live chick or other objects after the lid is clamped on and removed. Claw feet. Tiered lid with copper-colored accent r

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Wonder Box. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940.: Wonder Box. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. A quantity of silks is produced from a mirrored box (3 ¼ x 2 x 2") shown empty on all sides. With a "modernistic" crackle finish. Very good. Tra

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Wrist Watch Reel. New Haven: Petire & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Wrist Watch Reel. New Haven: Petire & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. A retractable reel built in to a faux wristwatch, used in the Rising Card effect. With instructions. In an enveloped stamped with P&L's nam

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Card Tripod. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Card Tripod. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930s. Nickel-plated tiered stand changes one card for another. 4 ¼” tall. Hallmarked base. A single unobtrusive dent on the lid, else very good.

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Duck Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.: Duck Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Empty metal pan (approx. 12 ¾ x 6") produces a massive quantity of articles, or even a live duck. Hallmarked. Minor surface wear; very good.

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Aquarius Trick. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Aquarius Trick. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Metal multi-color cylinder, likely a kaleidoscope, (3 ½ x 1 ½") in original box. Minor surface wear; very good.

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Cherchez La Femme. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Cherchez La Femme. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Lacquered metal stand accommodating three cards. The magician mixes the cards, which can be seen through holes cut in the stand, yet the s

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Sphinx Puzzle Set. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Sphinx Puzzle Set. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Counter display model of this set of puzzles, with glass replacing the standard lithographed box top. Includes paper, wooden, and metal pu

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Card Tripod. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930.: Card Tripod. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Copper stand changes one card for another. 4 ½" tall. Hallmarked. Very good.

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The Great Aladdin’s Candles. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1930.

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The Great Aladdin’s Candles. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1930. One of four candles is hidden in a brass tube. The magician instantly knows which candle is inside. Candles 7” long. With original box, replacement gimmick, and later instructions. Uncommon.

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The Great Aladdin’s Candles. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1930.

Name: The Great Aladdin’s Candles. New Haven, P&L, ca. 1930.
SKU: 33515444
Price: 150 USD
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