The Salon de Magie Part IV

Lot #253:

Electronic Talking Skull. Circa 1960. An imitation skull ra...

Electronic Talking Skull. Circa 1960. An imitation skull raps out answers to questions by clicking its jaw, once for yes" and twice for “no." Incorporating an Abbott-made talking skull but modified to work via remote control. The original tabletop mounted to a nickel-plated based by Willmann of Germany. Height of table 30". Said to be thew work of the famous Pittsburgh-based magician Del Ray, who was a pioneer in the field of magic props operated via electronics. An unusual and handsome outfit.