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RAMSAY, John (1877–1962). TEN RAMSAY MANIPULATION THIMBLES. [Ayr, Scotland, 1940s.] Set of ten knurled metal thimbles embossed with the text “AYR * JOHN RAMSAY / Conjuring Entertainer” around the base, the letters in high relief over a painted red background. Diameter at base approximately ¾", height approximately 7/8". Rubbing to finish, but generally good condition. Uncommonly found in this quantity.
Though a greengrocer by trade, Ramsay developed a singular style of sleight-of-hand and misdirection that set him apart from his contemporaries, won him several prizes, and earned him the adulation of many of the field’s top stars, among them Dai Vernon.