MIGNON ILLUSION OWNED BY CHESTER MORRIS – OWEN MAGIC

This Mignon Illusion modeled after Okito’s invention was beautifully made by Carl Owen ca 1940 for Chester Morris (John Chester Brooks Morris) (1901-1970). Morris was a famous stage, radio, televisi

MAGIC WONDER SHOW Original newsprint AD for S.A.M. Assembly #22 Benefit Show in LOS ANGELES circa late 1940s. 15.5” x 20” visible image. Also featured: Chester Morris; The Ushers; Jack Norworth; G

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

This is an original Okito Ring on Wand. Sold rings will penetrate a wand that has been placed inside the exquisite wood cabinet that is decorated with Okito’s beautiful decals. A wonderful example o

Limited edition of 500 copies each. This was published by Mike Caveney’s Magical Publications in 1991 & 1992 respectively. These are copies of the Howards Thurston illusion show workbooks that were

This is John Gaughan's Horn of Plenty. The auction is only for the horn and one secret load. This is not the entire illusion.

Arguably one of Norm's finest pieces. Spectacularly constructed and decorated in true Okito style. The sides of this gorgeous elevated cabinet are hinged down to display an empty interior. When the si

Early Worth Custom Made Production CabinetNeeds TLC. One top door needs to have hinges re-attached and overall surface needs some cleaning and or re finishing.. A very large production load is possibl

Circa 1975. Reputedly built for Doug Henning. Small, blue trunk is tipped forward and opened to show the empty interior. After being closed, it is opened to reveal the magician or assistant. A large p

Original French poster 46” x 63” circa 1920s/30s. Spectacularly gruesome Grand Guignol type imagery for torture/decapitation illusion with hooded executioners. Title translates as “cutter of hea

Great 3 ring set from Joe Porper. One of the rings is mechanicaly gaffed to aid in the illusion. With carrying bag.

By Peter Warlock. Number 958 of a limited edition of 1000. 1993. Condition: Very Good.

A clever, self-contained version of the classic stage illusion. Doll placed on miniature couch and covered with cloth. She mysteriously floats upward then vanishes in mid-air when the cloth is whisked

By Peter Warlock. limited edition of 1000. 1993. Tipped in photo detached, but easily fixed.

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

This is a rare effect from John Snyder. It is believed that only about 50 were ever made. This relies on the illusion of sound. A ball is threaded on a wand within the cabinet. The cabinet is covered

3-ring binder containing mementos of Sybil Miller-Taylor, who was a featured assistant on the John Calvert illusion show, circa 1946. Includes photos (both studio and on-stage), press clippings, progr

By David Bamberg. David Meyer Publisher. First Edition 1988. Condition: Good.

English stage magician Fred Culpitt (1877-1944), invented many classics of magic such as The Doll House Illusion, Silk to Egg, Costume Trick Illusion, as well as this fun effect. A cloth banner is sho

#604 from Burton Sperber’s Checklist of Conjuring Catalogs. For Conjurers. ND. Hard Cover Binding Black. Inside Pink w Black Text and illustrations. 5” x 4”, 45pp. 403 N. State Street, Chicago.

This is a non-electronic illusion in which the performer magnetizes a large nail by rubbing it. It then will pick up the washer. The spectator simply cannot do this no matter how hard they try!

By Kent Blackmore. 1997. #7 in the Magical Pro-File series. Limited print run. Condition: Very Good.

By Robert E. Olson. Olson’s tribute to inventor Edmond Spreer. 1986 Condition: Good

•Catalogue of Conjuring Tricks – Hamley (Very Good)•Conjuring Wonders (Very Good)- Bland•Magical Apparatus & Illusions – Maurer (Good)•Almanach Illustre Le Cagliostro, Basch, E. (Very Good