This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/18/2019
Collection of Marketed and “Underground” Close-Up Magic Tricks and Gimmicks. 1920s/30s. Over 70 commercially marketed and “underground” magic tricks crafted from wood, metal, cloth, and cardboard, including Cwazy Wabbits (Ireland); Startling Card Trick; Chinese Coin on String; The Obedient Lemonade Straw (Thayer); The Sucker Handkercheif; Holden’s Invisible Thread; Conjurer’s Calling Card (Robson); Best Ever Card Trick; and many more. Some with instructions. Of special note are props or gimmicks for Leipzig’s Penetrating Card, Malini’s Phantom Egg (with instructions), Color Find Color (Judah), Skinem (Thayer; a shiner), Chapender’s Diminishing Cards, Clip for Wooden Tray Pellet Switch (Gysel), and several other subtle gimmicks and tricks by Judah, Al Baker, and Dr. E.G. Ervin; and an exceedingly clever Gysel prop for reading billets in a dark room that requires no electricity. Each prop or gimmick housed in individual 4 x 2 ½” envelopes, in a vintage hardwood file box. Overall good condition.