Sold2016Finger Chopper. Chicago: National Magic Co. [?], ca.Finger Chopper. Chicago: National Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940s. Precision manufactured chopper constructed of layered green, butterscotch, and black Bakelite with brass hardware for the classic comedy effSee Sold Price
Sold2015Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945.Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945. Chrome-plated bell on skeleton stand, glass tumbler, ringing device, and carrying case. The bell, though isolated under the glass, rings out answersSee Sold Price
Sold2016Coin Wand. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1940s.Coin Wand. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1940s. Mechanical black metal wand (13 ¾" long) with nickel-plated tips that produces or vanishes a Walking Liberty half-dollar at one end. Minor dent to oSee Sold Price
Sold2017Improbability.Improbability. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1945. A handkerchief or steel rod is placed in a hole running through a wooden frame. A jumbo Jack of Hearts with a corresponding hole is pushed down thSee Sold Price
Sold2017Spirit Trumpet.Spirit Trumpet. Chicago: H.S. Paine (Chicago Magic Co.), ca. 1920. Collapsible aluminum trumpet used in spirit séances to aid in the projection of voices from “the great beyond.” Hallmarked. 29 �See Sold Price
Sold2016Coin Casket. Chicago: National Magic Company, ca. 1935.Coin Casket. Chicago: National Magic Company, ca. 1935. Chrome plated metal box with four slots inside to accommodate half dollars. The coins vanish one at a time as the lid of the box is opened and cSee Sold Price
Sold2016Watch Stand. Chicago, Ireland Magic Co. [?], ca. 1939.Watch Stand. Chicago, Ireland Magic Co. [?], ca. 1939. Mechanical stand facilitates the production or vanish of six pocket watches. 17 ¾ x 12". Needs re-threading. Good. This prop is said to have beeSee Sold Price
Sold2022Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Prin...Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Printing Co., ca. 1881. Early herald advertising Al Ringling’s comic play “The Dude.” Also features marionettes, a YankeeSee Sold Price
Sold2023Drink Buck Sign. Chicago: National Beverage Sales Co., ca. 1930s. Single-sided tin sign with greenDrink Buck Sign. Chicago: National Beverage Sales Co., ca. 1930s. Single-sided tin sign with green bold text and red border. Advertising Buck Soda Ginger beer. Later black metal frame. “Drink BuSee Sold Price
Sold2016Finger Chopper. London: Vampire Magic, ca. 1960.Finger Chopper. London: Vampire Magic, ca. 1960. Precision-layered sheet metal chopper (5 x 2 ¼") cuts through a cigarette or other object but leaves a spectator's finger unharmed. Hallmarked. MinorSee Sold Price
Sold2016Finger Chopper. London: Lewis Davenport & Co., ca.Finger Chopper. London: Lewis Davenport & Co., ca. 1940. The blade of a small guillotine passes through a spectator’s finger without harming it, but cuts through the cigarette below. Hardwood constrSee Sold Price
Sold2022Hawaii / Paradise of the Pacific. Chicago: National Printin...Hawaii / Paradise of the Pacific. Chicago: National Printing and Engraving Co., ca. 1920s. Text poster advertising a travel film, probably accompanied by a lecturer, about Hawaii, including subjects sSee 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
Sold2020Willard Frederic Elmes (American, 1900-1956) Artca. 1920s artist's name printed in image; printed National Printing & Engraving Co., Chicago, New York, St. Louis 80.5 x 41 in.See Sold Price
Sold2021Vintage Wood National Washboard Co WashboardWood And Glass Washboard With original ribbed glass , ca. 1940s, one side reads National Washboard Co No National 510 TradeMarks Reg US Pat Off Made in USA Chicago, Saginaw, Memphis. Other side readsSee Sold Price
Sold2020Oscar Rabe Hanson (American, act. 1901-1926) Poloby the North Shore Line ca. 1923 artist's name printed in image; printed National Printing and Eng. Co., Chicago - New York - St. Louis 41.25 x 28.25 in.See Sold Price
Sold2022LeRoy, Servais (Jean Henri Servais LeRoy). “LeRoy, Servais (Jean Henri Servais LeRoy). “Rostrum” The Last Word in Magic. New York, Chicago and St. Louis: National Printing and Engraving, ca. 1920. Color lithograph depicts the famedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Miracle Rice Chest. Lima: Resor Magic Co., ca. 1961. AMiracle Rice Chest. Lima: Resor Magic Co., ca. 1961. A box with a slatted front is filled with rice, which instantly transforms into a quantity of silks. Then, the box fills with spring flowers. 7" cuSee Sold Price
Sold2015Animated Hand. New York, Hornmann Magic Co., ca. 1918.Animated Hand. New York, Hornmann Magic Co., ca. 1918. A carved wooden hand, resting on a sheet of glass, raps out answers to questions posed by the audience. Requires no special board. 9” long. BlaSee Sold Price
Sold2016Phantom Checker. Lima: Resor Magic Co., ca. 1965. A redPhantom Checker. Lima: Resor Magic Co., ca. 1965. A red checker passes through a stack of yellow checkers when covered with a metal cylinder, later penetrating the cylinder entirely to be found in theSee Sold Price
Sold2023NINETY-NINE PIECES OF RARE ART DECO LENOX FOR MARSHALL FIELDNINETY-NINE PIECES OF RARE ART DECO LENOX FOR MARSHALL FIELDAmerican (Marshall Field, Chicago & Co.), ca. 1933, porcelain. The service of ninety-nine (99) pieces total, with platinum rims and ridged cSee Sold Price
Sold2017Twin—Di Box.Twin—Di Box. Colon, Mich.: Abbott’s Magic Co., ca. 1980s. Stencil-painted wooden boxes on a black stand, holding a yellow die which vanishes and reappears between the magician’s hat and both boxSee Sold Price
Sold2016Al. G. Barnes. Big Four Ring Wild Animal Circus.Al. G. Barnes. Big Four Ring Wild Animal Circus. Chicago: National, ca. 1930. Color lithograph mounted on board. One sheet (41 x 27”). Heavily chipped and discolored. Poor.See Sold Price
Sold2023Mason & Co. High Card Faro Layout. Chicago: Mason & Co., ca...Mason & Co. High Card Faro Layout. Chicago: Mason & Co., ca. 1880s-1900s. Folding wooden Faro layout with 13 hand-painted cards (all spades). 16 ½ x 40”. Some wear, soiling. Very good.See Sold Price
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