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Electron Lamp. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, ca. 1925. Elaborate version of the Canary in Light Bulb effect. The magician removes the bird from a cage on a low table and places it into a paper bag. He shoots a pistol at the bag, blowing it to bits. Instantly, the bird reappears inside the light bulb below the cage which has been lit and in full view of the audience from the outset of the trick. Original condition with insulated electrical cord and gimmicked bulb. Hand-painted table. Height 38”. Rare.