SLASH A SILK – OWEN MAGIC

Finely made of select hardwood, circa 1980. A borrowed handkerchief is tacked to the frame and inserted into an envelope or wrapped in newspaper. Knives, bodkins, etc. are thrust through the wrapped p

Absolutely beautiful rendition of the classic silk production device. Open both doors and top of this petite box to display an empty interior. Silks than are produced. Finely crafted of top-grade hard

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

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

This a rare Anverdi liquid effect that is described on page 95 of Anverdi 50 Years of Magical Creations. A glass is shown with a transparent tube. The performer places a colored silk into the glass. T

Silk vanishes and reappears tied around a candle atop an elegant candlestick. Precision made. The ball at the top of the candlestick conceals the handkerchief, which is then propelled up the candle wh

Two elaborately silk-screened tables of dragon design, modeled after Okito’s. Built and screen painted by Homer Hudson, circa 1975. Hudson noted that each table required over 40 screenings to paint

Circa 1990. A jumbo Queen of Hearts is placed in a wooden frame. A blank silk handkerchief is passed through the frame only to emerge with the image of the queen now printed on it. When the frame is o

From an empty borrowed hat the magician produces a quantity of silk scarves and other items, followed by a 6 ½” black cannonball. The ball is hollow, made of metal and contains a sliding door to ac

Circa 1950. Built and featured by long-time children’s show performer, J.B. Bobo (1910-1996). A rack containing four oversized spools of thread is shown. A color is chosen and a white silk handkerch

Stainless steel bird cage appears from a silk. Opens automatically, stands rigid and can be done surrounded. Medium sized – approximately 12”. Condition: Excellent.

Circa 1920. Finely made, French polished wooden tube, 5 ¾“ x 1 ¾“ is shown empty and capped with two squares of tissue paper and two wooden bands. When one end of the paper is punctured, a silk

Thayer’s original Silk Cabby, circa 1935. For production, vanish or transformation of silks. Beautiful scarab stenciling. Condition: Very Good.

Turned wood pedestal for the introduction of a silk handkerchief into a bottomless glass (not included), while covered with a borrowed handkerchief or tube. Thayer quality. Condition: Good. Some wear

A Ralph W. Hull effect. A jumbo card is placed in a slatted frame atop a decorative stand. A silk handkerchief and other objects are then passed through the center of the card. When removed from the f

A decorated metal toleware canister is shown and a small object placed inside. When the lid is removed the object has vanished or transformed into an array of silk handkerchiefs or other objects. For

A silk ribbon is seen threaded throughout a wooden framework. The ribbon is cut in two. Covers are slid in place front and back and when removed, the ribbon is restored to one piece. May be repeated.

Circa 1950. Rectangular box with three hidden compartments and an intricate internal mechanism which allows for the disappearance, production or exchange of silk handkerchiefs. Very unusual. Condition

Heavy chromed tube opened and displayed empty. Upon closing a large appearance of silk handkerchiefs may be made from within. Highly deceptive.

One of the originals and hallmarked. A silk-covered glass is perched atop this lovely brass candlestick. An inverted top hat is placed on the glass. Upon command, the glass seems to eerily penetrate u

Circa 1940. Gold-toned metal stand for display of silks. Adjusts from 21” to 30” high. Ungimmicked. Condition: Very good. Silk not included.

Circa 1935. A fluted drinking glass is placed atop a 5” tall polished metal pedestal. The glass is covered with a handkerchief. The magician causes a silk to vanish and when the handkerchief is remo

An empty glass casket instantly becomes filled with silks while in full view. Cabinet is framed in beautiful natural-finish wood. Owen quality. Condition: Excellent.

Candle covered with a silk is removed from the candlestick and vanishes. Appears to be early P&L “Modernistic” finish on the candlestick. Condition: Worn.