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- TV Box, (MC15), the effect of placing several blocks with numbers into a box hidden from sight of the magician to later divine the correct order have been around for a great many years. In this one the blocks are closed in a solid wood box and then fitted into a larger wood box causing the magician to have vision like Superman if he is able to see the order of the blocks through the double layer of wood. The special mechanical arrangement built in allows the magician to assume the role of Superman as he is able to correctly divine the order of blocks. This is a later rendering of the classic set originally from Germany. $275
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- Giant Monte, (MC18), the beautiful 3 Card Monte or Find The Lady measuring 9 1/2 inches wide b x 14 1/4 inches high and a surprising 1/8 inch thick for mechanical cards that are by far in my opinion the most beautiful ever made. Brilliant colors and made in polystyrene with a lustrous satin finish. This set circa 1985 including instructions by Phil Goldstein. $125
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- Find The Lady, (MC25), in parlour size made by Camelot many years ago. Camelot did not have all that many effects in their production but all I have seen were always nicely made and of excellent quality and these cards are no exception. Three court cards each measuring 10 1/2 inches x 7 1/4 inches each mechanical and in brilliant colors to be shown as a Jack of Spades or Queen of Diamonds. A custom fitted carrier in felt with 3 divided sections to house the cards separate one from another. Unavailable for many years and scarce. $165
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- The Tambo Rings, (MC25), decades ago magicians would include this in their routines as it was quite showy and did not take up much space to travel with. The magician would show two chrome rings approximately 7 1/2 inches in diameter along with a newspaper and using the rings and newspaper would form a tambourine also showing both sides. The center of the paper is punched and a strip of paper is drawn from the center for several feet and then taking his wand he would start whipping this strip about causing a huge amount of paper to be produced! From this paper a larger production of say a rabbit or other could be made. Includes rings, paper coil and carry bag along with instructions. Circa 1940's. $45
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- Custom Hand of Caliph, (MC16C1), made of wood with the words "It's Magic Fun Time". Five playing cards instantly appear at the tip of each digit of this hand at the will of the magician. Well made with wood base for added stability. Cards pictured not supplied. $125
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- Steel Ball & Glass, (MC15), a small pane of glass is placed in a wood chest and securely fastened with a hasp closure. A steel ball bearing is placed in a small opening at the top of the chest and it slowly sinks, passing through the solid glass and dropping out the bottom onto the floor or a specators outstretched hand! The handsome wood case is inlaid with darker wood accent and measures 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" and only 3/4" thick. A smooth working and nice addition for a collection. $275
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- Ex-Ray Card Slide , (MC25), Loyd-Made original, this is the scarce jumbo card version. With use of this apparatus one card may be changed to that of another, a beautiful design in deception. The age of this piece is telling in that one card has come away from its adhesion to one of the metal pieces. It is an easy matter to freshen this with a new card. Includes Loyd directions. $175
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- Metal Card Box, (MC25), original Vampire Magic, Great Britain, this locking metal card box is stamped with the Vampire Bat logo and yet another fine variant card box for a collection. $250
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- Early Round Circle, (MC17), Percy Abbott, a chrome inner tube and a brass outer tube with two round openings along with a tray upon which they both sit are shown clearly and cleanly to be just what they appear. After they are nested upon the tray a production of silks, paper spring flowers, streamers or what have you is made. Production items not supplied. This is as nice a one of these as you will likely see and who can resist the vintage appearance of the crackle glaze finish on the outer brass tube. The inside of the brass tube has the black paint coming away in areas. $200 Buy it!
- Vintage 1920 Leaded Mirror Glass Celery style Scarce, (MC25), from the Donald Holmes Magic Company comes this classic style glass with nickeled metal mirror, this is the one that all the old timers raved about. This heavy glass stands 4 1/2" high with a diameter of 3 3/4". The weight of this mirror glass is 1 pound 3 ounces just to give you an idea of the quality available from this time period. This was prominently displayed in a collectors case for many years and now it is available to you. $95
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- Marshall Inlay Wood Chopper Rare, (MCS), if ever a head chopper had an antique look it would be this one from Horace Marshall, well known for flower effects in magic. Marshall was a great importer of finely made magic of Germany and Great Britain. I believe he started his business around 1926 and he passed away in 1976. Light surface rust on the blade along with some nail holes and customary wear a piece this age typically has. None the less this is a very Rare piece and one that many collectors are not even aware of. $975 Buy it!
- The Billiard Ball Trick, (MC15), Germany, 3 balls plus shell which measures 1 7/16" diameter, the red finish is in satin sheen, couple areas of paint absence otherwise good condition in original box. An early set in solid wood, shell is stamped "Germany". $20 Buy it!
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