Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945.

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

Improbability. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1945. A handkerchief or steel rod is placed in a hole running through a wooden frame. A jumbo Jack of Hearts with a corresponding hole is pushed down th

Finger Chopper. Chicago: National Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940s. Precision manufactured chopper constructed of layered green, butterscotch, and black Bakelite with brass hardware for the classic comedy eff

Coin Wand. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1940s. Mechanical black metal wand (13 ¾" long) with nickel-plated tips that produces or vanishes a Walking Liberty half-dollar at one end. Minor dent to o

Spirit Trumpet. Chicago: H.S. Paine (Chicago Magic Co.), ca. 1920. Collapsible aluminum trumpet used in spirit séances to aid in the projection of voices from “the great beyond.” Hallmarked. 29 �

Coin Casket. Chicago: National Magic Company, ca. 1935. Chrome plated metal box with four slots inside to accommodate half dollars. The coins vanish one at a time as the lid of the box is opened and c

Watch Stand. Chicago, Ireland Magic Co. [?], ca. 1939. Mechanical stand facilitates the production or vanish of six pocket watches. 17 ¾ x 12". Needs re-threading. Good. This prop is said to have bee

Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Printing Co., ca. 1881. Early herald advertising Al Ringling’s comic play “The Dude.” Also features marionettes, a Yankee

Drink Buck Sign. Chicago: National Beverage Sales Co., ca. 1930s. Single-sided tin sign with green bold text and red border. Advertising Buck Soda Ginger beer. Later black metal frame. “Drink Bu

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

Hawaii / Paradise of the Pacific. Chicago: National Printing and Engraving Co., ca. 1920s. Text poster advertising a travel film, probably accompanied by a lecturer, about Hawaii, including subjects s

Dewey Penny Drop Trade Stimulator Skill Game. Chicago: Jonas Bell & Co., ca. 1900 (date on metal plaque Jun. 22. 97; cabinet stamped “156--?”). Drop a coin in the chute at the to

Kar-Mi (Joseph Hallworth). Kar-Mi: Presenting Mysteries of the Spirit World. Chicago/New York/St. Louis: National, ca. 1914. Three-sheet poster with central medallion bust of the magician. Linen backe

Puritan Bell With Key. Mills Novelty Co., Chicago, ca. 1925. Aluminum with original reward card and reel strips. Mechanism working. Lacking bottom back door.

Puritan Bell Slot Machine With Key. Mills Novelty Co., Chicago, ca. 1925. Aluminum with original reward card and reel strips. Mechanism working. Lacking bottom back door.

ca. 1920s  artist's name printed in image; printed National Printing & Engraving Co., Chicago, New York, St. Louis 80.5 x 41 in.

Cleveland: The Otis Litho. Co., ca. 1928. Thurston holds a skull in his outstretched hands. Smoke curls from its open eye sockets, and from it comes a spectral woman, demons, ringing bells, and ghostl

Wood And Glass Washboard With original ribbed glass , ca. 1940s, one side reads National Washboard Co No National 510 TradeMarks Reg US Pat Off Made in USA Chicago, Saginaw, Memphis. Other side reads

by the North Shore Line ca. 1923 artist's name printed in image; printed National Printing and Eng. Co., Chicago - New York - St. Louis 41.25 x 28.25 in.

[CARD CALENDARS]. Group of 20 Card Calendars for Swift & Company Products and 4 Card Calendars for Illinois Bell Telephone Company. [Chicago: ca. 1920s-1950s]. Plastic card calendars with colorful des

LeRoy, Servais (Jean Henri Servais LeRoy). “Rostrum” The Last Word in Magic. New York, Chicago and St. Louis: National Printing and Engraving, ca. 1920. Color lithograph depicts the famed

Bert Bell (1895-1959) NFL Commissioner. Bell was the first National Football League commissioner from 1945 until his death in 1959. He was the co-founder and co-owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. 8 &fr

Bert Bell (1895-1959) NFL Commissioner. Bell was the first National Football League commissioner from 1945 until his death in 1959. He was the co-founder and co-owner of the Philadelphia Eagles. 8 ¼�

Anonymous - USAno text (Newmann's Wonderful Spirit Mysteries)Letterpress Print ca. 193527.9 x 20 in. (71 x 51 cm)Printer: Donaldson Litho. Co., NewportCondition Details: (A/A-) mounted on linen, tiny