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Sideshow Blade Box Illusion Cabinet. American, 20th century. The magician’s assistant climbs into the cabinet and is closed inside. Fifteen blades are driven into the box from all angles, yet the assistant is left unharmed. Wooden cabinet, painted in orange and black in Egyptian motif, with metal legs. Provenance: Acquired by the consignor from Ward Hall, and accompanied by an audiocassette of Hall’s “bally” for the trick, and sketched directions in marker on a sheet of paper. 65 x 41 x 23 ¼”. Third-party transportation required.