The Magic Casket

Signed and inscribed with date and title verso, oil on canvas(75cm x 95.5cm (29.5in x 37.5in))Note: This work is being sold on behalf of the charity Art in Healthcare to support their charitable aims.

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 c

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

This beautiful coin casket (Ca. 1976) will vanish each of 4 coins one at a time and magically have them all appear simultaneously at the end of the routine. Covered in black leather with some wear and

This unusual coin casket belonged to John Petrie (1870-1954) of P&L fame and came from the factory after it closed. The beautiful box automatically vanishes each of 4 quarters. Restored to beautiful w

A small metal casket containing four half-dollars is shown. Each time the lid is closed and then opened again, one coin is seen to have disappeared. As described in Hoffmann’s Modern Magic. Maker un

Described in Okito On Magic. A dove is placed into a box decorated in oriental style. The box is suspended in the center of the stage (rigging not included) and at the magician’s command, the box fa

Ca. 1995. The nicely made coin casket automatically vanishes each of 4 quarters and can be done by the spectator opening and closing the box. Hardwood chest with brass fixtures. Condition: Very good

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.

Circa 1930. Empty 5 ½“ square metal and glass casket fills with silks at the magician’s command. Nickel plated. Condition: Very good.

Early Brass Crystal Casket for the appearance of a silk handkerchief or other small object. Stamped Made in Austria.

Circa 1920. 5” square metal and glass casket is shown empty and suddenly becomes filled with silks or other items. Nickel plated. Condition: Very good with some wear to finish.

Burning Alive – Cremation Illusion. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980. An assistant laying on a tray is slid into a casket. The lid is removed and the casket is set ablaze. When the doors of the c

A lovely French automaton believed to be from Jean Farkas (1917-2014). With his wife Anne, who was a seamstress and created the costumes, they created and repaired automata. In 1974 they moved from Pa

McIlhany had this custom made after seeing Ken Klosterman’s Hofzinser Card Rise that Charles Kalish had copied from the original in the Library of Congress. This remarkable piece of apparatus was ap

A mechanical masterpiece! A spectacular reproduction of Conradi – Horster’s feast for the eyes! A true spectacle. Balls automatically disappear from the ball stand and start a “roller coaster ri

Created by Lucien Bontemps in Paris circa 1870, this is among his largest and most spectacular “singing bird” clockwork automatons. Inside the beautifully gilded and decorated 22 inch tall cage, t

This single hand Mystery Clock could be attributed to Robert-Houdin. The clock tells time with no apparent connection between the hand and the base. Robert-Houdin’s name (along with Paris) is etched

A wonderful limited-edition reproduction automaton that Rudiger Deutsch exquisitely made. The spectator selects a card from the deck. The cards are mixed and put into the houlette. The bird then will

Approximately 18" tall and beautifully stenciled in traditional red, black and gold. Very, very rare, with rubber "two-way" hinges. Operates perfectly. Show both sides of the screen at any time, yet p

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

This is a beautiful large size Hofzinser Rose Mirror with form fitting case by S. Klingl. It performs the classic effect where the image of a rose appears on the mirror, then slowly changes color from

Stunning Mid century modern George Nelson daybed completely restored 1960sDimensions: W74 x D29 x H30 inches Seat height: 17 inchesDoes not come with the small pillows

From Alan Warner:SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION OF TWELVE BOXED SETS - This is #9SEVEN QUALITY EGYPTIAN MINI-MAGIC ITEMSA Mummy Mystery: A tablet depicting an Egyptian mummy, is inserted into a co