Bird Camera. Birmingham: Jack Hughes, ca. 1960s. A live dove in a cage vanishes – along with the cage – when the magician snaps a photograph of the bird. The camera in use suddenly transforms into the cage, holding the live dove, when the picture is taken. Camera rests on metal legs; height of table inclusive of cage 42". The only such prop manufactured by Hughes, constructed for the cabaret act of his daughter, Bernice (stage name Lynn Sharon). See Jack Hughes World of Magic V2, pp. 24 – 26 for instructions and provenance.
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