Sold2018Magic Photo–Finish Photographs of Actual Races.Magic Photo–Finish Photographs of Actual Races. Studio City: Hollywood Photographic Arts, ca. 1950. Novelty item. Wet the enclosed "magic" paper with water and rub it lightly over the plain surfaceSee Sold Price
Sold2021Josef Sudek, Roses, gelatin silver printJOSEF SUDEK (Czech, 1896 - 1976), Untitled, Roses in Cup, ca. 1950/1980, gelatin silver print, 10.5 x 8 inches, 21.5 x 18 inches, SF Camerawork (San Francisco) invoice verso.See Sold Price
Sold2017One Hand Production Box – Carl OwenMade by Carl Owen at Owen Magic Supreme ca. 1950’s, This cabinet can be held in one hand while the other does the manipulation. The cabinet has doors in front, rear, and top which may all be openedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca.Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca. 1950. Metal guillotine for the chopper effect in which a spectator's wrist is unharmed, yet other objects placed in the guillotine are severed in hSee Sold Price
Sold2016Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950.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. GSee 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
Sold2016Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s.Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy spun copper cups patterned after Ross Bertrams design that have come to be known as the Miller cups. 3 _ diameter.See Sold Price
Sold2015Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s.Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy copper cups patterned after Ross Bertram’s design that have come to be known as the “Miller” cups. Good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Rabbit Side Table. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co.,Rabbit Side Table. Colon: Abbott's Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. Side table painted to represent a head-on view of a white rabbit. Wooden top and rear support fold flat. Finish worn; good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Bowl Production. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca.Bowl Production. Colon: Abbott's Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. The magician produces a bowl full of water on a chrome table draped with velvet. Metal table breaks apart for packing. Heavy glass bowl. USee Sold Price
Sold2017Coffee Vase.Coffee Vase. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. Spun aluminum vase magically transforms cotton into steaming hot coffee. Large model. 14" high. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2017Charlie Miller Cups.Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago: Magic Inc., ca. 1970s. Heavy copper cups patterned after Ross Bertram’s design, which have come to be known as the “Miller" cups. Good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Chop Cup. California: Mark Teufel, ca. 2000. HandsomeChop Cup. California: Mark Teufel, ca. 2000. Handsome dark wooden cup (3 3/8 x 3") with ridged exterior, accompanied by two crocheted balls. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2016Chop Cup. St Louis: RNTII, ca. 2005. Brass cup (3 ¾ x 3Chop Cup. St Louis: RNTII, ca. 2005. Brass cup (3 ¾ x 3 ½"), nickel plated, with two crocheted balls for the traditional routine. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2017Chop Cup.Chop Cup. Escondido: John Dahms, ca. 1990. Finely turned hardwood cup for the traditional one cup and ball routine. With crocheted balls. 4” high, mouth 3 ½” diameter. Fine.See Sold Price
Sold2021AN EARLY LILLIE RUBIN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY EVENING GOWNAN EARLY LILLIE RUBIN HOLLYWOOD REGENCY EVENING GOWNAmerican, ca. 1950. The heavily embellished and flowing dress with beaded neckline and sequined body, extant label.See Sold Price
Sold2017Copper Paul Fox Cups.Copper Paul Fox Cups. Wallace, Idaho: Jeff Busby Magic, ca. 1990. Three spun copper cups manufactured with the Paul Fox design. With hallmarked carrying bag. 2 ¾” openings.See Sold Price
Sold2018Hindu Cups & Balls.Hindu Cups & Balls. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1993. Set of three turned hardwood cups in the Indian style crafted by Les Smith of Owen Magic Supreme. 3Ó diameter, 2 7/8Ó high. One bead nearSee Sold Price
Sold2015[Vernon, Dai] The Magic Castle. Hollywood.[Vernon, Dai] The Magic Castle. Hollywood. [California], ca. 1985. Half-sheet (22 x 33”) color offset poster depicting the famous Hollywood magic-themed nightclub, with a pair of hands floating abovSee Sold Price
Sold20182 Spotlights from Culver Studios, Circa: 1950, Vintage2 Spotlights from Culver Studios, Circa: 1950, Vintage Bardwell & McAllister (Hollywood, CA) Spotlight from The Culver Studios, CA. The Culver Studios is an historic movie studio located at 9336 W. WaSee Sold Price
Sold2023Guelph Gilson Magic Boiler Coin BankCanadian. ca. 1950. Cast iron. Gilson Magic boiler bank. Advertising bank with Gilson Magic Guelph embossed on the front. Made by Guelph Stove co. Great patina. Original. 4.87"H x 3"L x 3"W.See Sold Price
Sold2016“Vernon” Cups. London, Unique Magic Studio (Harry“Vernon” Cups. London, Unique Magic Studio (Harry Stanley), ca. 1957. Set of three copper cups with engraved design meant to mimic the look of Dai Vernon’s own set of cups. Opening 3 ” in diamSee Sold Price
Sold2016Marvelous Cups & Corks Mystery. London: DavenportsMarvelous Cups & Corks Mystery. London: Davenports Magic (Demon), ca. 1940. Three hallmarked chrome cups and gimmicked corks for a Cups and Balls type effect, this version made famous by the late MerlSee Sold Price
Sold2016P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Set of three aluminum cups 3 3/8" high, openings 2 ¾" in diameter. With original box and instructions. Hallmarked. Very good.See Sold Price
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsJohnson Products Combo Cups and Balls. Arcadia, CA: Johnson...$125(1 bid)
Jun 11John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.Charles E. Charlton (1866-1962), Study for the Silver Jubilee at St. Paul's, 1950$500
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsOrrin’s Matchbox Routine. London: Davenports [?], ca. 1950....$150
Jun 08Potter & Potter Auctions“Vernon” Cups. London: Unique Magic Studio (Harry Stanley),...$125
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsCONFLANT, André. Tanchen Von Amsterdam. [Frankfurt am Main]...$200
6 days LeftTremont AuctionsTuttle "Feather Edge" sterling silver flatware service for 9, ca. 1950. To include: 9 soup spoons$950(4 bids)
6 days LeftRipley AuctionsRichard Ballou, American (1925-2011), The Business Man, ca.1950, oil on canvas, 25"H x 20"W (sight),$300
Jun 11John Moran Auctioneers, Inc.Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), Poster for Castelli Gallery exhibition, circa 1964$1,000
Jun 08Potter & Potter AuctionsTwo Wind-Up Japanese Magician Tin Toys. Including: Tricksie...$150(3 bids)