21. Bountiful Bowl. Azusa California, Owen Magic

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.

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.

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

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 device

Azusa. 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.

Azusa. 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.

Appearing Bowl of Water from Owen Magic Supreme. Incomplete. Lacing fake top and foulard but they can be manufactured from Owen Magic Supreme after the auction for an additional charge.

Circa 2000. Beautifully crafted recreation of the Willmann Fire Bowl Production. A mechanical masterpiece. Flaming bowl visibly appears on a thin-topped table. Condition: Excellent.

This is an original Gobi Bowl made by Okito. It utilizes his remarkable substation principal. The brass bowl is shown empty and then filled with confetti from the wooden box wonderfully decorated with

Circa 1950. Magician shows a large foulard, ornately embroidered with a dragon, to be empty. Throwing the cloth over his shoulder he makes a catching motion – something is now under the cloth. The o

Circa 1915. A metal bowl filled with paper shavings rests on a small table. The magician fans the paper causing it to fly about. Then paper flowers spring from the bowl, spilling on to the stage. Sudd

Circa 1940. A version of the Vin Thomas effect. Built and performed by well-known Southern California court judge and amateur magician, Charles Fricke (1882-1958.) In effect, a spectator selects one c

During the Aerial Fishing illusion, four live swimming fish can be produced in the glass bowl. A wonderful feature of the bowl is that the performers hands never have to get wet or come in contact wit

The performer fills a brass spun bow full of water and places it on a handsomely decorated tray. The bowl is then covered with a foulard, which together with the bowl is picked up and dramatically tos

Early Grant /MAK. The "automatic" version of the legendary Westgate Bowl Production. The wooden "crown" is removed from a silk-covered display stand and shown empty. The silk (not supplied) is pulled

Made by Robert Harbin. A flaming brass bowl, approximately 6 inches in diameter, is produced from an empty foulard. A lid is placed on the bowl to extinguish the flames and when removed, the bowl is f

From Petrie & Lewis, New Haven, CT. A meatal chaffing dish is shown empty. The bowl of the dish is set on fire. The cover is placed on the dish to extinguish the flame. When the lid is removed, a live

Large spun metal lota bowl made of half copper and half brass. Will repeatedly pour a large quantity of water after being repeatedly emptied. Condition: Very Good.

Made by John Pomeroy of GEM Magic, this is their take on the Stull bowl. Three fish can be made to appear with this version during an aerial fishing routine. This is complete with four “fish baits��

Polished aluminum bowl is produced filled with fire, only to instantly change into a bowl of spring flowers. c. 1980. Condition: Excellent.

Two specially-prepared, yet innocent-appearing coffee cups cause liquid to appear and then multiply. May also be used for the classic Rice Bowls effect and other routines explained in the instructions

Circa 1930. Mechanical base and bag that holds a stack of water filled bowls safely, yet can be instantly released for the appearance on stage. Designed by William “Doc” Nixon and described in the

Set of small (3 ½” x 2”) bowls made of sterling silver by renowned silversmiths, Reed and Barton. Most likely originally nut bowls, a clear disc had been crafted to perform the classic version of

Two heavy white china bowls become filled with rice, then water. Gimmick lacking, but easily replaced. Condition: Fine.