Sold2017Burning Alive – Cremation IllusionBurning Alive – Cremation Illusion. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980. An assistant laying on a tray is slid into a casket. The lid is removed and the casket is set ablaze. When the doors of the cSee Sold Price
Sold2022Dr. Q Slates. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. Though e...Dr. Q Slates. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. Though examined by the audience, these slates will produce “ghostly” messages on their surfaces. 10 x 8”. Hallmarked. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2017Spirit Bell.Spirit Bell. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. A bell on a wooden platform, covered by a glass dome rings – once for yes, twice for no – as if activated by an unseen spirit hand. Ringing deviceSee Sold Price
Sold2017MIGNON ILLUSION OWNED BY CHESTER MORRIS – OWEN MAGICThis Mignon Illusion modeled after Okito’s invention was beautifully made by Carl Owen ca 1940 for Chester Morris (John Chester Brooks Morris) (1901-1970). Morris was a famous stage, radio, televisiSee Sold Price
Sold2017SINGING BIRD AUTOMATION - GRIESBAUMFinely made by German master craftsman, Karl Griesbaum, circa 1940’s. Small, lifelike red bird chirps and sings inside of the 11-1/2” tall cage. Clockwork mechanism. Condition: excellent.See Sold Price
Sold2017Appearing Canary Cage, after MartinkaA lovely brass cage, ca. 1910 allows the magician to produce a live canary from within. The prop works, but wear as expected due to age.See Sold Price
Sold2017Encyclopedia of Stage Illusions – Burling Hull1980. Publisher, Lloyd E. Jones Magic Ltd. Oakland, CA. Extremely difficult to find due to the authors inclusion of numerous copyrighted illusions without permission from the copyright holders. OriginSee Sold Price
Sold2015X-Ray Vision Chest. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca.X-Ray Vision Chest. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960. The mindreader discerns the contents of the chest even though it is closed and bound with string. 8 x 5 x 5 ½”. With instructions. Very gSee Sold Price
Sold2023ABC Blocks. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, 1990s. A large lette...ABC Blocks. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, 1990s. A large letter block vanishes from between two others and appears elsewhere. 3” block. 13” tall. Minor wear to block shell. Overall good.See Sold Price
Sold2015Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca.Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960. Finely crafted walnut box exchanges, vanishes, or produces playing cards when opened and closed. Locking gimmick. With instructions. Fine.See Sold Price
Sold2016Silk Cabby. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1996.Silk Cabby. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1996. Hardwood cabinet changes, vanishes, or produces silk handkerchiefs placed inside. Handsome walnut construction. Hallmarked twice. 8 x 4 x 5". One tinySee Sold Price
Sold2016Card in Balloon. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1995. ACard in Balloon. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1995. A selected card appears in the center of a balloon resting on top of a hardwood stand when the balloon pops. With original instructions.See Sold Price
Sold2017Morrison Cannon Ball Vase – Les SmithThis is a remarkable Morrison Cannon Ball vase that was hand turned and signed by Les Smith at Owen Magic Supreme ca. 1987. The story goes that Bill was visiting with Les and Gertrude one afternoon anSee Sold Price
Sold2016Card Trimmer and Corner Rounder. Asuza: Owen MagicCard Trimmer and Corner Rounder. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1999. Magnificent machined brass devices used to alter playing cards. Adjustable settings make possible the creation of short, narrow, aSee Sold Price
Sold2018Hindu Cups & Balls.Hindu Cups & Balls. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1993. Set of three turned hardwood cups in the Indian style crafted by Les Smith of Owen Magic Supreme. 3Ó diameter, 2 7/8Ó high. One bead nearSee Sold Price
Sold2017One Hand Production Box – Carl OwenMade by Carl Owen at Owen Magic Supreme ca. 1950’s, This cabinet can be held in one hand while the other does the manipulation. The cabinet has doors in front, rear, and top which may all be openedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Jumbo Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme,Jumbo Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1970. Finely crafted walnut box exchanges, vanishes, or produces jumbo playing cards when opened and closed. Locking gimmick. Fine.See Sold Price
Sold2017Rapid Rabbit Vanish.Rapid Rabbit Vanish. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1965. A rabbit is placed into a brightly-painted chest, which is disassembled piece-by-piece. The animal has vanished. Sucker mechanism in base.See Sold Price
Sold2018Rabbit Rising Cards.Rabbit Rising Cards. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960s. Stencil-painted rabbit figure whose ears collapse in surprise as the selected card rises from the houlette. Marked on the reverse. 16̶See Sold Price
Sold2017“KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING – VOLUME 2” – LES SMITHAzusa. 1992. Owen Magic Supreme. First Edition. The story of Floyd Thayer. 356 pages. This copy is one of 25 bound in full leather deluxe edition. It is numbered #61 from the full run of 1000 copies.See Sold Price
Sold2017“KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING – VOLUME 1” – RICHARD BUFFUMAzusa. 1977. Owen Magic Supreme. First Edition. The story of Carl Owen. 303 pages. #943 of 1000 copies. Bound in red fabric with ¼ leather. Autographed by Les Smith. Fine condition.See Sold Price
Sold2017TRIO OF SINGING BIRDS AUTOMATON – BONTEMPSCreated by Lucien Bontemps in Paris circa 1870, this is among his largest and most spectacular “singing bird” clockwork automatons. Inside the beautifully gilded and decorated 22 inch tall cage, tSee Sold Price
Sold2017Jumbo Card Rise – Conradi-HorsterThis clockwork motor Jumbo Card Rise is from Conradi-Horster ca. 1933. Bill considered this the ultimate card rise houlette due to the complexity of the mechanism that is used to make the cards rise.See Sold Price
Sold2017Ring on Wand Illusion – Okito (Theo Bamberg)This is an original Okito Ring on Wand. Sold rings will penetrate a wand that has been placed inside the exquisite wood cabinet that is decorated with Okito’s beautiful decals. A wonderful example oSee Sold Price
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