Vanishing Bird Cage. Asuza California, Owen Magic

Lot of 2. Circa 1940. Two semi-rigid cages from different makers for the classic vanishing effect. Cage 1: 7” x 6” x 4 ½“. Cage 2: 7” x 5” x 4 ½“. Condition: Very good. Stiff working. No

Classic Vanishing Bird Cage crafted in stainless steel and brass. Semi-rigid style. With nylon pull. Vanishes easily. Owen quality. Condition: Excellent.

A bird in a cage trimmed with yellow ribbon is caused to instantly vanish. The effect is repeated with spectators holding the cage. Flexible-style. Thayer make. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

Portugal. An elaborately hand-painted box is shown empty and then a wire bird cage with birds is produced. Spectacularly decorated by hand (no decals or stencils.) Truly a work of art. Made in limited

Stainless steel bird cage appears from a silk. Opens automatically, stands rigid and can be done surrounded. Medium sized – approximately 12”. Condition: Excellent.

European. Circa 1910. A 4 ½ inch metal bird cage sets in a framework atop a stand elevated on a glass rod. The cage can be caused to vanish and reappear atop the stand. Condition: Good. Wear to stand

European. Circa 1910. A tole painted metal box is shown empty. Lid replaced and when removed a 6 inch golden cage appears with canaries inside. Condition: Overall good. Some chipping to the original p

Collapsible wire mesh bird cage for production from silks or apparatus. Made by Stan Payne/Star Magic. Circa 1955. Uncommon. Condition: Mint in Box.

Circa 1920. Cylindrical cage (13” x 8” size) with domed top for production from silks or apparatus. Will hold live birds. Condition: Very good.

This is a collaspable cage production bird cage.

Circa 1920. Collapsible square cage (5” x 5”) for production. Will safely hold a canary or other small bird. Condition: Good. Wear form age/use.

Circa 1955. Likely built by O’Dell’s husband, Charlie Carrer. A large foulard is shown from which is produced a large metal birdcage filled with canaries, placed atop a table. Tabletop is mounted

Circa 1920. Pair of 5” brass cages for production. Condition: Very good.

Created 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, t

Finely 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.

A canary is removed from a wire cage held by an assistant and placed into a small paper sack. Stepping across the stage from the cage, the bag is crushed and the bird instantly reappears inside of the

Card 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, a

Vanishing Bird Cage. London: John Martin, ca. 1944. A rigid cage vanishes from between the magician's hands. 6 _ x 4 x 5 ". Good condition.

Blue Phantom. Asuza: Owen Magic, ca. 1980s. A blue checker stacked among gold-colored checkers mysteriously travels to a different position when covered by the genie tube. 17 ½” tall. Very good.

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 tiny

Card 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.

Vanishing Birdcage. German, ca. 1930. Handsome nickel plated cage vanishes from between the magician’s hands. Semi-rigid model. 7 x 4 ¼ x 6”. Stamped “Germany.” Tarnished, else very good.

Vanishing Birdcage. British [?], ca. 1930. Nickel-plated cage vanishes from the magician’s hands. Semi-rigid model with wooden perch. 6 x 5 x 4 ”. One bar lacking, light tarnish, else good.

Vanishing Birdcage. German [?], ca. 1920. Nickel-plated cage vanishes from between the magician’s hands. Semi-rigid model. 7 x 4 x 5”. Tarnished, lacking one bar, but structurally sound.