Sold2016[Abbotts] Group of Abbotts Magic Props. Colon, Mich.:[Abbotts] Group of Abbotts Magic Props. Colon, Mich.: Abbotts, ca. 1950s 80s. Including Disecto; Tear Apart Vanish; Foo Can; Dove in Balloon (in need of repair); Safety First Razor Blade Trick; CrystaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Cabinet of Foo. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970. ACabinet of Foo. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1970. A small cabinet on a low stand is shown empty; after its doors have been closed, a substantial production is made from within. Operates identically toSee Sold Price
Sold2023Five Shot Lota. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950...Five Shot Lota. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. The performer empties a small brass vase into a shot glass, takes a drink, and pours four more shots in succession, the vase magicallSee Sold Price
Sold2018Casadega Cabinet.Casadega Cabinet. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Mfg., ca. 1965. Miniature spirit cabinet as used by Blackstone. A handkerchief and other objects, placed into this small wooden cabinet, become animated and tSee Sold Price
Sold2016Cabinet of Foo – Stage Size. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca.Cabinet of Foo - Stage Size. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1970. A floor-model version of Abbott's classic production effect. Custom made with a load chamber that holds two specially made Abbott fishbowlSee Sold Price
Sold2015Vanishing Birdcage. German, ca. 1930. Handsome nickelVanishing 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.See Sold Price
Sold2016Crystal Ladder Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca.Crystal Ladder Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1965. Coins produced from mid-air are dropped down the ladder landing in the hammered brass pail at the bottom. Wooden and glass, with gimmick to fSee Sold Price
Sold2016Crystal Ladder Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca.Crystal Ladder Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1965. Coins produced from mid-air are dropped down the ladder landing in the hammered brass pail at the bottom. Wooden, glass, and Plexiglas, withSee Sold Price
Sold2016Vanishing Birdcage. British [?], ca. 1930.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.See Sold Price
Sold2015Vanishing Birdcage. American, ca. 1940. Semi-rigidVanishing Birdcage. American, ca. 1940. Semi-rigid model. Brass and chrome bars. 5 ¾ x 4 ¾ x 4 ¾”. With interesting tubular brass carrying case. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Spike Thru Neck. Colon, Mich.: Abbotts, ca. 1940s.Spike Thru Neck. Colon, Mich.: Abbotts, ca. 1940s. Wooden stencil-painted hinged frame with brass hasp and handles, and three long spikes, one of which is visibly driven through the neck of an assistaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Card Sword. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970. A selectedCard Sword. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1970. A selected card is impaled on the blade of the sword when the pack is thrown in the air. 31" long. Chrome plated, with original box.See Sold Price
Sold2016Vanishing Birdcage. German [?], ca. 1920. Nickel-platedVanishing 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.See Sold Price
Sold2016Vanishing Birdcage. British [?], ca. 1930. Chrome cageVanishing Birdcage. British [?], ca. 1930. Chrome cage vanishes from the magician’s hands. Semi-rigid model. 6 x 4 4 ”. Some tarnish and light rust, but very good overall.See Sold Price
Sold2016Latest Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1961.Latest Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott's Magic, ca. 1961. Champagne bucket-type pail facilitates the performance of the Miser's Dream. Heavily chrome plated. Gimmicks with twenty-four coin capacity. 7 ¾" hiSee Sold Price
Sold2018Checko.Checko. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1939. A blank black board transforms into a checker board or backgammon board. A set of checkers are then shaken out of a handkerchief. 11 ½ x 11 ½". Fine. UncomSee Sold Price
Sold2023Group of 4 painted ceramic small decanters, and a larger decanter. [Germany and elsewhere, ca.Group of 4 painted ceramic small decanters, and a larger decanter. [Germany and elsewhere, ca. 1950s-1960s]. Small decanters approximately 6”; larger Scotsman with dog decanter about 9 ½See Sold Price
Sold2019Lot of Vintage Prize Toys and Novelties, Some Sealed.Lot of Vintage Prize Toys and Novelties, Some Sealed. Primarily Hong Kong/Japan, ca. 1950s/60s. Small wooden and plastic toy figures and novelties, nine retained in original wrappers, bobblehead sportSee Sold Price
Sold2016Florabella. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Mfg., ca. 1965.Florabella. Colon: Abbott's Magic Mfg., ca. 1965. Gigantic metal tube is repeatedly shown empty, yet the magician produces a seemingly endless quantity of feather flowers from its interior, which he tSee Sold Price
Sold2016Nu-Power Rising Cards. Colon: Abbott’s Mfg. Co., ca.Nu-Power Rising Cards. Colon: Abbott’s Mfg. Co., ca. 1965. Pneumatically-driven handsome chrome-plated houlette from which the selected card mysteriously rises. 9 ½” tall. Very good working condiSee Sold Price
Sold2022ROGERS, Harry (1929-2012). Europe / Qantas. Sydney:ROGERS, Harry (1929-2012). Europe / Qantas. Sydney: William F. Schey Pty. Ltd., ca. 1950s. Color lithograph. Small version. 19 ½ x 15 ¾”. Linen backed. Minor repaired tear at upper rigSee Sold Price
Sold2018Den-O-Zen.Den-O-Zen. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Mfg., ca. 1980. An empty box fills with silks, flowers, and livestock at the command of the magician. Subtle design of load chambers allows for large capacity and clSee Sold Price
Sold2017Talking Skull.Talking Skull. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Mfg., ca. 1975. Imitation skull raps out answers to questions, once for yes, twice for no. Grant-style gimmick. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Cuban (Cube-On) Release. Colon: Abbotts Magic Mfg.,Cuban (Cube-On) Release. Colon: Abbotts Magic Mfg., ca. 1965. A sturdy block is tied to a wooden frame by two ropes running through holes in the block and frame. With a tug, the block penetrates the rSee Sold Price
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsTwo Wind-Up Japanese Magician Tin Toys. Including: Tricksie...$100(1 bid)
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsOrrin’s Matchbox Routine. London: Davenports [?], ca. 1950....$150
12 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsWIBAUX, Francis. Jeva. Lille: Lievin Danel, ca. 1950s. Show...$150
12 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsHILL, Bern (1911 – 1977). Detroit. United States, ca. 1950s...$275(2 bids)
May 30Pandora AuctionsSet of 6 Mid-Century Modern G-Plan Style Side Chairs by LION BRAND, Ca. 1950s$450
May 25Holler and HammerFram Filters Ca. 1950s Canvas Checkered Flag Store Display Hanging Banner$25(1 bid)
May 25Holler and HammerLee Tires 6' Painted Metal Self Framed Embossed Advertising Sign Ca. 1950s$25(1 bid)
12 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsFLACHMAN, Chuck. Being a Map of Saint Louis / Home of Anheu...$100
12 hrs LeftPotter & Potter AuctionsMAURER, Sascha (1897–1961). Ski Stowe Vermont / Ski Capital...$300