Sold2017“CIGARETTE CATCHING EXTRAORDINARY” – F.G. THAYERA neat walnut humidor box is shown. Reaching into the air, the magician produces 20 or more cigarettes with his bare hand, each cigarette being dropped into the humidor, which may be emptied and shownSee Sold Price
Sold2017HARLEQUIN CIGARETTE – F.G. THAYERA cigarette (imitation supplied) is apparently removed from the holder, vanished, then re-appears in the holder. As featured by Cardini. This is one of the very early models, which was later copied bySee Sold Price
Sold2017WONDER SCREEN MEDIUM – F.G. THAYERApproximately 18" tall and beautifully stenciled in traditional red, black and gold. Very, very rare, with rubber "two-way" hinges. Operates perfectly. Show both sides of the screen at any time, yet pSee Sold Price
Sold2020Vanishing Radio. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s. AVanishing Radio. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s. A solid and sturdy wooden radio, its dial alight, with music playing, is covered by a cloth and lifted from the table. The cloth is flung in the air;See Sold Price
Sold2017DR. Q's VISIT OF THE GHOSTS – F.G. THAYERAn original Thayer masterpiece and extremely rare. Operates flawlessly. A free-standing miniature door (approximately 16" tall) is openly displayed and may be examined. As the performer summons spiritSee Sold Price
Sold2017MULTUM IN PARVO – F.G. THAYERCreated by Okito. A box is seen resting on the seat of a solid oak chair. The box is opened and another smaller box is removed. Both boxes are shown empty then a gigantic production of items ensues, iSee Sold Price
Sold2016Eli’s Die Box. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920.Eli's Die Box. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1920. Handsome turned hardwood box allows the magician to control the roll of three fair dice, no matter how vigorously the box is shaken. 2 ½" diameter.See Sold Price
Sold2016Coin in a Ball of Yarn. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca.Coin in a Ball of Yarn. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A marked coin is discovered inside two nested, locked metal boxes, which are wrapped in a ball of yarn – which is inside two nested, hardwSee Sold Price
Sold2017FLASH DIE & ALARM CLOCK - F.G. THAYERFrom Thayer catalog #8 (1936): “The performer sets an alarm clock ringing and places it on a tray which is held by the assistant. Another assistant enters the opposite side of the stage with a traySee Sold Price
Sold2016Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. APrivate Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and tent (often lacking) from which the doughboy vanishes. DollSee Sold Price
Sold2016Coin in a Ball of Yarn. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca.Coin in a Ball of Yarn. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A marked coin is discovered inside two nested, locked metal boxes, which are wrapped in a ball of yarn- which is inside two nested, hardwoodSee Sold Price
Sold2020Two Slat Card Frames. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s.Two Slat Card Frames. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s. Including a jumbo and standard example, which change, vanish, or produce cards inside, visible through the slatted openings. The larger 8”See Sold Price
Sold2017VANISHING/APPEARING DIE - F.G. THAYERA skeleton wood box atop a turned pedestal is shown empty and covered with a handkerchief. When it is removed, the box is filled with a large red and white die, approximately 5 inches square. Die maySee Sold Price
Sold2016Card Star. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1925. FiveCard Star. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1925. Five selected cards appear on the points of this star when the pack is thrown at it. Gesso-covered wooden star with turned wooden column and base, painteSee Sold Price
Sold2020Deck Changing Tray. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer & Co., ca.Deck Changing Tray. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer & Co., ca. 1930. Mechanical mahogany tray facilitates the switch of one deck of cards or one small object for another. 6 5/8 x 9 ½”.See Sold Price
Sold2017REAPPEARING ALARM CLOCK - F.G. THAYERFrom the golden days of magic. Expertly constructed in typical Thayer style. Circa 1940. A real, full-size alarm clock visibly appears, ringing, within the previously empty frame. A true keepsake andSee Sold Price
Sold2016Tarbell Treasure Chest. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca.Tarbell Treasure Chest. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1945. Small brass-bound wooden chest is opened, tipped forward, and shown empty. It is closed, and a moment later a huge production is made from wSee Sold Price
Sold2017BRAN VASE – F.G. THAYERMay be used as a companion to the Coffee and Milk trick, above. A clear, stemmed glass goblet is shown and filled with bran. A cover is placed over the glass and when lifted, the bran has been transfoSee Sold Price
Sold2015Changing Tray. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer & Co., ca.Changing Tray. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer & Co., ca. 1930. Mechanical wooden tray facilitates the switch of one deck of cards or one small object for another. 11 x 9 ½”. Good.See Sold Price
Sold2017COFFEE AND MILK TRICK – F.G. THAYERTwo large nickeled goblets are shown. One is filled with red confetti, the other with white confetti. The goblets are each covered with a lid and when removed, the red confetti has transformed into stSee Sold Price
Sold2016Multiplying Billiard Balls. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer,Multiplying Billiard Balls. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Group of fourteen finely turned wooden billiard balls painted in various colors, with two red shells. Ten balls and three shells 1 5/8"See Sold Price
Sold2015Rising Card Tray. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer & Co., ca.Rising Card Tray. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer & Co., ca. 1935. Selected cards magically rise from the pack isolated in a goblet on a shallow wooden tray. Tray 9 ¾” diameter. Light wear, but overall veSee Sold Price
Sold2016Turban Mystery. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. ATurban Mystery. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1940. A length of rope or a long turban is cut in half and placed in the box. When removed, it is restored. 8 x 8 x 4". Exterior somewhat distressed fromSee Sold Price
Sold2016New Tumbler Pedestal. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca.New Tumbler Pedestal. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1925. Silk handkerchiefs appear in a glass tumbler placed on top of the wooden pedestal. Novel operation (not spring loaded). 10” high. Very good.See Sold Price
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