Candle-Lite. Merv Taylor

The original spiral metal vanishing candle (inspiration to the later Fantasio model). With Taylor-made candlestick holder. c. 1955. Condition: Very Good.

Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. Magician skewers selected cards on the sword as the pack cascades through the air. With original wooden car

Group of Eleven Merv Taylor - Bob Haskell Magic Props. North Hollywood, 1950s - 60s. Including "Thirst Go" (with original instructions and two rolled New Acme Beer advertisements); "The Improved Mirac

Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950s. Uncommon set of hardwood sticks (12" long) with yellow tassels attached to cords, one retracting when the other is pulled, and vice-versa, with

Paper becomes real money at the turn of a knob. Hallmarked. Condition: Very Good.

Circa 1955. The giant shrinks and dwarf grows inside the “castle” during this perennial children’s effect. This is the original by Merv Taylor. Hallmarked. Condition: Very good.

Taylor-made copper Ching Ling Foo can that will produce and vanish water. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy and compact all-metal brief case unfolds to become a working surface for close-up or parlor magic tricks. Two interior trays. 18 x 12

Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. Blank paper rolled through this device turns into real currency. Wooden base with metal rollers and metal knobs. 5 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ¾". Hallmarked. G

Merv Taylor Brass tips - substantially made. Hallmarked.

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Set of matching stainless steel cocktail shakers (7" tall), one gimmicked, and including a small funnel, to produce any drink called for. Bo

Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Clear Lucite stand facilitates a mental feat in which two predictions match two cards selected by spectators. With original box; cards replaced as ex

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Gleaming stainless steel and appears un-used. Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. With wire liquid release in handle. Hallmarked. Conditio

Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Wooden and metal stand facilitates the performance of the razor blade swallowing trick. Hallmarked. With original box (worn). Includes blades

Circa 1960. Black leatherette-covered case transforms into a sturdy table on casters. Styled after the Merv Taylor “SuiTable.” Maker unknown. Well built. Carries all props upright in transit. Cond

Taylor-made copper Ching Ling Foo can that will produce and vanish water. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Taylor-made stainless steel Ching Ling Foo can for the production and vanish of water. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

An amazing series of vanishes, switches and changes are possible with these incredible props. The performer displays an empty coke bottle that is placed in a bag and also a full bottle of coke that is

Copper funnel allows liquid to be produced from a spectator’s elbow, ear, etc. Conditon: Very Good. Some wear to finish. c. 1955.

Taylor-made funnel for the production of water from a spectator’s elbow or other unlikely spot. Condition: Very Good. c. 1955.

Copper funnel allows liquid to be produced from a spectator’s elbow, ear, etc. Condition: Very Good. Some wear to finish. c. 1955.