FREER, Winston (1910 – 81). Hand-Ful of Ice. St. Albans, VT: Winston Freer, ca. 1958. The molded clear plastic gimmick together with a pair of TLSs to Bob Kline on Freer's letterhead, both filled on both sides, with the second letter explaining in detail how to manufacture the props that allow the performer to apparently create a handful of ice in one bare hand. In effect, the magician pours water into his hand, and inserts a giant thermometer. The temperature in the thermometer drops visibly, and when the magician opens his hand, a solid mass of ice – shaped like the magician's clenched fist – is displayed. Accompanied by a drawing by Freer showing the requisite props in detail. Two 4to sheets, one signed “Winston Freer," with the drawings on a smaller 8vo sheet. A RARE gimmick and pair of letters from this elusive and troubled magic inventor.