McIlhany's Magical Mysteries II - Nov. 12th 2017-11-12 Auction - 276 Price Results - Auction Results in conjunction with Owen Magic Supreme in CA
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TWIN DIE BOX - ABBOTT: Arturo's version of the break-apart die box. Large, 4" die. From the golden days of Abbott. Condition: Excellent.
0001: TWIN DIE BOX - ABBOTTEst. $200-$300
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BUDDHA MYSTERY - ABBOTT: Similar to the Vampire Block. The Buddha is impaled within the temple, yet whenever desired, he is lifted free from the stake. A startling penetration. Very rare and operates perfectly. Condition:
0002: BUDDHA MYSTERY - ABBOTTEst. $200-$300
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CHAMPAGNE BOUQUET '62 - ABBOTT/FOSTER: A large champagne bottle is displayed. The cork flies off and the bottle visibly transforms into a bouquet of pink feather flowers in a vase. Works fine. Long discontinued. Condition: Very Good.
0003: CHAMPAGNE BOUQUET '62 - ABBOTT/FOSTEREst. $150-$250
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CONLEY STYLE CARD SWORD - ABBOTT: Classic effect of three selected cards being pierced by a sword when the deck is tossed in the air. Beautifully chromed and ready to work. Release on hilt complete and works fine. Condition: Near
0004: CONLEY STYLE CARD SWORD - ABBOTTEst. $300-$400
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FRUITEE-JUICEE - ABBOTT: Circa 1950. Very, very rare. Oranges and lemons placed into a beautiful chromed cylinder change to orange juice and lemonade. Finely crafted and detailed metal-work. Supplied with all necessary
0005: FRUITEE-JUICEE - ABBOTTEst. $200-$300
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KNIFER- ABBOTT: One of the early, original models, circa 1950, which has long been discontinued. Performer apparently hurls a knife at his balloon-holding assistant. The balloon bursts and the knife visibly
0006: KNIFER- ABBOTTEst. $250-$350
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LEG SPYKER – ABBOTT: A small cabinet containing a moving rack of spikes is shown. The cabinet is filled with balloons and the spikes pushed down, popping the balloons. A spectator is invited to sit in a chair and place
0007: LEG SPYKER – ABBOTTEst. $250-$300
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MODERNISTIC AMPUTATION – ABBOTT: Created by U.F. Grant. A spectator’s arm is placed in a modernistic cabinet, remaining in full view. Two large chromed blades are thrust through the center of the cabinet, apparently dividing the
0008: MODERNISTIC AMPUTATION – ABBOTTEst. $300-$400
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RABBIT TRAY – ABBOTT: A small rabbit is wrapped in a sheet of newspaper and changes into a box of chocolates. The tray does the trick. Similar to tray used by Blackstone Sr. More than ample space for the animal, with
0009: RABBIT TRAY – ABBOTTEst. $150-$250
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VASE OF THE GENII – ABBOTT: Very rare from the golden days of Abbott. Water is poured into the gleaming chrome-plated vase. Immediately, dry silks, flowers, etc. are produced, followed by a wine glass. The water is poured
0010: VASE OF THE GENII – ABBOTTEst. $200-$300
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WATCH YOUR STEP– ABBOTT: Novel plot in which drawings of 8 children are displayed on an easel, then vanish and re-appear on another easel some distance away. Standard patter story was of kids not paying attention to traffic
0011: WATCH YOUR STEP– ABBOTTEst. $150-$250
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TALKING TEAKETTLE – DAVID P. ABBOTT: A wooden replica of a copper teakettle is passed for examination. When held to a spectator’s ear, the kettle speaks, sings and answers questions with a ghostly, invisible voice. Created circa 1915
0012: TALKING TEAKETTLE – DAVID P. ABBOTTEst. $1,500-$2,500
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COLOR CHANGING BALL – ANDREWS: Elaborate prop made by Magruder Andrews of Macon, Georgia in January of 1933 (so stamped on the back of the apparatus.) A wooden rack, topped by a small figure of Buddha, is held by the performer. A
0013: COLOR CHANGING BALL – ANDREWSEst. $200-$300
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TRICKED TUMBLER SET – ANVERDI: Eight acrylic tumblers, handmade and gimmicked by Tony Anverdi (1925-1995) for a variety of liquid effects. Appear to have been made circa 1960’s. In fitted case. Instructions lacking. Likely a
0014: TRICKED TUMBLER SET – ANVERDIEst. $300-$500
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ARCHER AUTOMATON: Replica of a circa 1850 automaton made as a working plastic model in 2008 by Gakken of Japan. No longer available. The archer takes an arrow from a holder, places it in the bow and shoots at a
0015: ARCHER AUTOMATONEst. $400-$600
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PHANTOM DIE - MEL BABCOCK: A terrific adaptation of the P & L classic. Fashioned from select hardwoods, with a magnetic panel which represents the top of the die, and is automatically picked up by the frame when the die is
0016: PHANTOM DIE - MEL BABCOCKEst. $250-$350
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RAINBOW DIE BOX - MEL BABCOCK: Yet another modern classic from this fine craftsman and woodworker. Dice appear, vanish, and change colors in a wide variety of presentations. Complete as originally issued. Beautiful hardwood box
0017: RAINBOW DIE BOX - MEL BABCOCKEst. $300-$400
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SEE THRU DIE BOX - MEL BABCOCK: A modern classic from the fine craftsman and woodworker. The large, yellow "pineapple block" is dropped into a handsome chest. The usual die box by-play ensues, and when both front doors are
0018: SEE THRU DIE BOX - MEL BABCOCKEst. $300-$400
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DA LITE PAGODA - PAUL LEMBO: Exquisite, limited re-issue of the U.F. Grant classic in which a tumbler of liquid appears within a gorgeous cabinet. The tumbler may vanish, or switch positions, or multiply into two tumblers.
0019: DA LITE PAGODA - PAUL LEMBOEst. $250-$350
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BILLIARD BALL DISPLAY STAND – BARTL: Ungimmicked, metal stand for the display of eight billiard balls up to 1-3/4” size. Nickel-plated. Includes eight red wooden billiard balls. Condition: Very Good.
0020: BILLIARD BALL DISPLAY STAND – BARTLEst. $200-$300
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APPEARING CANARY CAGE – BARTL: A 6 inch square metal framework sets atop a 10 inch tall nickeled pedestal. It is covered with a borrowed handkerchief. When the hank is removed a moment later, a solid bird cage with live canary
0021: APPEARING CANARY CAGE – BARTLEst. $300-$400
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“THE WATCH AND MIRROR” – BARTL: Circa 1910. A pocket watch is borrowed from a member of the audience and caused to disappear. Attention is called to a mirror on a stand, approximately 5 feet high. At the magician’s command, the
0023: “THE WATCH AND MIRROR” – BARTLEst. $600-$800
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BILLIARD BALL BOX - Balloon: English. Circa 1940. A bright yellow, 2 ½” ball is shown and placed into a wood cabinet with four doors. After some sucker byplay of tipping the box from side to side (with the ball
0024: BILLIARD BALL BOX - BalloonEst. $200-$300
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