“Bonus Genius” Collection – F. G. Thayer

Assortment of four Thayer-made wooden dolls used in various versions of the “Bonus Genius” vanishing doll effect. Includes: Soldier (“Private Pat” - both solid and gimmicked dolls), Girl with

Private Pat. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1942. A doughboy-themed version of the Bonus Genius vanishing doll. Complete with two figures and tent (often lacking) from which the doughboy vanishes. Doll

As featured in Thayer’s 1928 catalog: two blank canvases set in a wooden frame, While all eyes are intent upon the white illuminated canvas, slowly and faintly at first, a dim shadow appears. Gradua

Circa 1930. Black and gold wood pedestal holds a heavy crystal ball. The pedestal will visibly cue the mentalist with answers to questions from the audience while looking in the crystal ball. Beautifu

A beautifully decorated gold wooden picture frame is seen to be empty. Instantly, a ringing alarm clock appears within the frame. Mounted on a Thayer Colonio table base. Circa 1930. Thayer quality. Co

Small box used to vanish a pocket watch or other small object. Precision-built by Thayer in Honduran mahogany. With key. Circa 1930. Hallmarked. Excellent.

Thayer version of the Blue Phantom effect where a blue disc repeatedly changes position among a stack of white discs. Here made in rectangular shape and decorated to represent a skyscraper with one fl

Large, heavy glass vase rests atop a black wooden base. The vase is covered and when uncovered the vase is seen to be filled with candy or other items. May also be used to exchange items. Beautifully-

Performer places his fingertips on top of an elegant table. Apparently channeling the spirits, the table rises into the air and clings to the magician’s fingertips. A cloth may be placed over the ta

Created by C. Alexander (“The Man Who Knows”) and Carl Owen. The medium hands out small cards on which the séance sitters write their questions to be answered from the “Great Beyond.” The car

This is a rare Thayer Golf Ball Die Box. Operates the same as the Billiard Ball Die Box, but with a Thayer Klingo style white ball as the fake. Does not include the regular Klingo Ball, but will work

Finely made mahogany box is tipped forward and shown empty. After being tipped upright, the lid is opened and a profusion of spring balls appear. Will also hold silks and other production items. Early

Early “See Through” model. Allows drawer to be opened and end of box opened for a clear view through the cabinet. Drawer is closed and a large production of silks or livestock occurs. Thayer crack

Wonderful hand turned piece from Floyd Thayer. An egg is removed from the cup, made to vanish, and then reappears back in the cup. Ca. 1935. Condition: Excellent.

Classic wood turned vase that will vanish a quantity of rice or transform it into an orange (as in the “Orange, Rice and Checkers” Mystery.) Gold, gesso finish. Turned by Floyd Thayer, circa 1930.

Thayer/Owen version of the Sucker Die Box using a square alarm clock. The clock vanishes from the wood box and reappears in a hat. Finely made. Circa 1940. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

Thayer Devil Pilliars. Over 12” long. In nice shape.

Classic effect where a fire is lit in a borrowed hat and a mélange of items added to a pan, eventually creating a live rabbit. Circa 1930. Most likely made by the Humphrey Brothers, who did most of t

From a packet of ten cards, three are chosen. All ten cards are shuffled by a spectator and sealed in an envelope that is placed in an open-faced stand on the table, the envelope never leaving sight o

Magician removes a metal cigarette case from his pocket, shows it full of cigarettes and removes one. A spectator then opens the case and finds it empty. c. 1930. Scarce. Condition: Very Good.

A bird in a cage trimmed with yellow ribbon is caused to instantly vanish. The effect is repeated with spectators holding the cage. Flexible-style. Thayer make. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

A 7” tube, beautifully painted in red, black and gold, is shown empty to the audience. The magician can then produce silk handkerchiefs from within. Very nice condition. Scarce. Ca. 1936.

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

Vanishing Radio. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s. A solid and sturdy wooden radio, its dial alight, with music playing, is covered by a cloth and lifted from the table. The cloth is flung in the air;