[OKITO]. Orange and Checkers. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, 1940s. Gimmicked stack of checkers and second ungimmicked stack with two matching tubes for the classic transposition trick popularized by Thayer. Height of tubes 8 ½". A CUSTOM PAINTED SET, finely finished in the Okito manner with elaborate Asian decals and gifted to Cincinnati magician John Braun by Okito (Theo Bamberg). The only such set we are acquainted with. A few minor scratches and wear to finish, but otherwise very good condition. The Rice Vase in the preceding lot would complete this set. The Thayer-made Blue Phantom decorated by Okito for Braun was offered in our first sale from the Salon de Magie.