Rice Vase. Owen Magic [?], ca. 1945.

A wonderfully decorated cabinet is shown empty by the magician. With a magic pass, the cabinet suddenly fills to capacity with production items. Colorfully painted, ca. 1945.

Classic wood turned vase that will vanish a quantity of rice or transform it into an orange (as in the “Orange, Rice and Checkers” Mystery.) Gold, gesso finish. Turned by Floyd Thayer, circa 1930.

Rice, Orange and Checkers. Los Angeles: Thayer, ca. 1945. An orange, a quantity of rice, and a stack of checkers magically transpose under two lacquered covers and a handsome metal rice vase. Vase 12

This 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 an

A number of stacked of wooden checkers are covered with a decorative canister, an orange is placed under a second canister, and a beautiful spun vase is filled with rice. Upon the magician’s command

Vase used to change rice or bran into a small object or animal.

Wonderful hand turned piece from Floyd Thayer. An egg is removed from the cup, made to vanish, and then reappears back in the cup. Ca. 1935. Condition: Excellent.

A small borrowed object is placed in a brass snuff box by the spectator, who then places the box inside of a turned wooden vase. Though held by the spectator, when the vase and box are opened, the bor

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.

Die and Silk Casket. Alhambra: Owen Magic, ca. 1960. A metal large die and a silk handkerchief transpose magically between a borrowed hat and a glass cabinet trimmed with wood. 3” metal die with

Coin of the Realm. Alhambra: Owen Magic, ca. 1960s. A coin penetrates a glass plate even after it has been shown to the spectator and replaced in the closed walnut box. 4 _ x 3 _ x 1 ". Good.

Tip-Over Chest. Alhambra: Owen Magic, ca. 1960. Wooden chest lacquered to represent a brass-bound treasure chest. Shown empty by tipping it forward, then a massive production is made from within. 11 x

Chameleon Box (Red and White Trick). Los Angeles, Owen Magic, ca. 1960. A wooden box changes color from white to red and back again when a handkerchief of a corresponding color is placed inside. An in

Coin of the Realm. Alhambra: Owen Magic, ca. 1960s. A coin penetrates a glass plate even after it has been shown to the spectator and replaced in the closed walnut box. 4 1/2 x 3 x 1". Scratches and l

Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945. Chrome-plated bell on skeleton stand, glass tumbler, ringing device, and carrying case. The bell, though isolated under the glass, rings out answers

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 g

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.

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.

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.

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

Burning 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 c

Russel Wright Jug vase #3, ca. 1945 Glazed ceramic. Produced by Bauer, USA. Underside impressed 'Russel Wright' and 'Bauer.'

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 near