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Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic

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Modernistic Cups and Balls - P&L?: Circa 1939. Three crackle-finished (like P&L) cups for the presentation of the classic cups and balls. No balls included. Condition: Good. Some wear to finish from use.

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Cups and Balls: Circa 1940. Large (4” x 3 ¼“) heavily chromed cups for the classic effect. Balls not included. Condition: Very good. Bright plating.

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COMBO CUPS AND BALLS – MIKAME CRAFT: Three natural-finish wooden cups (3 ¼” x 2 5/8”) for the classic cups and balls routine, plus each is shimmed as a Chop Cup. No longer made. Lacking crocheted balls. Condition: Very Good.

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Marvelous Cups & Corks Mystery. London: Davenports: Marvelous Cups & Corks Mystery. London: Davenports Magic (Demon), ca. 1940. Three hallmarked chrome cups and gimmicked corks for a Cups and Balls type effect, this version made famous by the late Merl

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Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic

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Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1940. Oversized metal cups make possible the production of a quantity of liquid from within each one after the performance of a Cups and Balls routine. 5” high with an opening 4” wide. Hallmarked. Base of one cup well worn, else good.

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Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic

Name: Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic
SKU: 33515590
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $250 - $350

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