125. Milky Way. Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. Magician skewers selected cards on the sword as the pack cascades through the air. With original wooden car

Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two Lucite boomerang-shaped paddles used to demonstrate an optical illusion or perform a paddle trick, both being crimson on one side and black on t

Leon’s Improved Glass Penetration. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A sheet of glass is placed in a wooden box. The box (and glass, apparently) is then perforated by metal spikes, yet the gla

Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy suitcase converts into a freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from which the lecturer can deliver

Card Sword. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome cast metal sword with silver-tone handle. Magician stabs a selected card from dozens falling through the air. Original wooden case, elastic

Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy and compact all-metal brief case unfolds to become a working surface for close-up or parlor magic tricks. Two interior trays. 18 x 12

Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Set of matching stainless steel cocktail shakers (7" tall), one gimmicked, and including a small funnel, to produce any drink called for. Bo

A small pitcher that allows a seemingly large quantity of liquid to be produced., a'la a lota. Ca 1955. Precision made by Taylor in stainless steel. Condition: Excellent.

Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950s. Uncommon set of hardwood sticks (12" long) with yellow tassels attached to cords, one retracting when the other is pulled, and vice-versa, with

Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. Blank paper rolled through this device turns into real currency. Wooden base with metal rollers and metal knobs. 5 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ¾". Hallmarked. G

Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Clear Lucite stand facilitates a mental feat in which two predictions match two cards selected by spectators. With original box; cards replaced as ex

Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Wooden and metal stand facilitates the performance of the razor blade swallowing trick. Hallmarked. With original box (worn). Includes blades

Hendrik Van Keppel & Taylor Green Folding coffee table, ca. 1955 Pine, painted steel. Manufactured by Van Keppel-Green, USA. 15.5" H x 25" W x 76" D

Circa 1955. The giant shrinks and dwarf grows inside the “castle” during this perennial children’s effect. This is the original by Merv Taylor. Hallmarked. Condition: Very good.

Taylor-made copper Ching Ling Foo can that will produce and vanish water. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made copper Ching Ling Foo can that will produce and vanish water. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Copper funnel allows liquid to be produced from a spectator’s elbow, ear, etc. Conditon: Very Good. Some wear to finish. c. 1955.

Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Copper funnel allows liquid to be produced from a spectator’s elbow, ear, etc. Condition: Very Good. Some wear to finish. c. 1955.

Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.