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Public Auction #010
MAGIC
Featuring the Collections of
Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor
For sale at public auction

May 22 2011 at 10:00 am
Exhibition May 17 - 21
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Conjuring Apparatus & Illusions 6. Birdcage Die Box. Sun Valley, Sam Fehrenz, ca. 1997. An open-
From the Collection of Prentice Taylor ended metal birdcage is placed into a wooden box. After tilting
the box back and forth, all four doors are opened to show that the
cage has vanished. It is then reproduced from another, smaller
1. Mini ABC Blocks. Cashmere, Magic House of Babcock, ca.
box, some distance away. Similar to the traditional die box effect.
1998. Three lettered blocks are stacked on a rod and covered.
Largest cage measures 5 x 5 x 4. Hallmarked. Good condition.
One block vanishes and reappears elsewhere. Crafted from
300/500
hardwood. Blocks measure 1 cubed. Accompanied by
Babcocks Mini Instant Transposition, crafted from matching
hardwood and with matching blocks. Good condition.
100/200
2. Aerial Fishing. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1933. A

handsome fishbowl with nickel-plated lid which facilitates the
production of three live fish from midair. Includes bait for
fishing trick. Hallmarked. Good condition.
200/250
3. John Booths Aerial Fishing Rod. American, ca. 1940. The

magician sets the hook of this fishing rod with bait and casts the
line over his audience. A live fish appears on the end of the line.
The magician removes the fish and drops it into a bowl where it
is seen to swim about merrily. The performer then catches two
more fish in a similar manner. Used by John Booth in many of
his engagements at leading nightspots in America and Canada
in the 1930s and 40s. Rod handle is made of brass and decorated
with cork to approximate the look of a genuine fishing rod. 7
52 long. Accompanied by four photographs of Booth in his
later years posing with the apparatus and one earlier image (a 7. Blue Phantom. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1965.
reproduction) of Booth with the prop in ca. 1944. Worn but good A large blue checker mysteriously travels through a stack of
condition. yellow checkers when the stack is covered by a decorated metal
400/600 canister. Overall height of 17. Light wear and chipping to finish
Booths routine for the Aerial Fishing trick was published in his book, of canister and base, but good working condition.
Marvels of Mystery (1944). 350/450
4. Appearing Candle. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1970. A

tall white candle visibly appears in a short candlestick. Base of
spun copper. Good condition.
75/150
5. Bang Rifle. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic, ca. 1990.

An elaborate version of the comedy gag known as the Bang
Gun, when the trigger of this modified Daisy air rifle is pulled, 8
a cloth banner with the word BANG printed in block letters
falls from the barrel. Fewer than 20 examples manufactured. 8. Bunco Blocks. Glendale, Lloyd, ca. 1946. A set of seven small
Hallmarked. Good condition. wooden blocks, five red and two yellow, are caused to vanish,
500/600 reappear, and traspose at the magicians command. According
The first customer for this bang rifle was Charles Schultz, creator to Lloyds advertising for the trick, the red blocks were meant
of Peanuts, who commissioned Williams to build it for a touring to represent cases of opium and the yellow blocks Chinese men.
ice show featuring the Peanuts characters. The guns banners are Hallmarked. Good condition.
interchangeable. 50/100
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Custom Made by Merv Taylor

9. Cage Production Table. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, 10. Candle-Lite. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A
ca. 1960. A four-legged night club-type table on casters that tall white candle in a short candlestick visibly vanishes. Candle
conceals a large stainless steel birdcage that can be produced by stands 16 high. With original box. Hallmarked. Paint on tip of
the magician in the midst of his act, apparently from nowhere. candle chipped, otherwise good condition.
Custom-made by Merv Taylor for Bill Chaudet. Cage measures 50/100
18 x 12 x 14. Table shows wear from professional use, but
overall good condition. Unique. 11. Paul Fox Candy Bowl. Phoenix, Danny Dew, ca. 1970. Finely
1,500/2,000 made brass bowl 5 in diameter which allows the performer
Chaudet was named successor to Harry Blackstone, Sr., but went on to to transform a quantity of confetti into any other object. Includes
become a popular and busy nightclub entertainer based in California a ring to accommodate a hat coil. Light surface wear, otherwise
and was a technical advisor on many TV and film productions. He good condition.
used this cage as the opening trick in his nightclub act. 300/500
12. Appearing Canary Cage. After Martinka, ca. 1910. A brass

birdcage in which the magician causes a live canary to appear.
A similar cage was used by the famous Dutch conjurer Okito
in his early performances. 10 x 7 x 12. Exterior brass and cloth
gimmick both show wear from age, but good working condition.
Uncommon.
400/500
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13. Canary Catching (Birds from Nowhere) and vanish.
American, ca. 1945. The magician sweeps an empty buttertly-
type net through the air and in it, from nowhere, appears a
bright yellow canary. The bird is dropped into a wooden cage
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in the same manner. The canaries are next placed in a small
wooden box which is disassembled piece by piece to show that
they have vanished. Cage made from wood with metal bars and
trimmed with aluminum, measures 11 x 9 x 8 . Bird gimmick
worn but intact; overall good condition. Uncommon.
500/600
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14. Card Ladder. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, 1996. The

magician has several cards chosen from the pack. The cards are
placed in a metal houlette that rests on top of a large ladder-like
device. At the performers command, the cards cascade down
through the rungs of the ladder, all of the cards dropping to the
floor with the exception of the selections, each of which stops at
a different rung on the ladder. One of six ladders constructed
by Alan Zagorsky of Owen Magic, in the style of the P&L Card
ladder. The reverse of the ladder bears an engraved brass plate
with the makers name and the date of manufacture. Includes
custom flight/road case (foam rubber in need of replacement).
Some wear to finish of metal, as well as gimmicked cards, but
overall good condition.
3,000/4,000
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17. Change Bag. F.G. Thayer & Co., Los Angeles, ca. 1920.
15. Card Star. Pasadena, Okito-Williams ca. 1997. A handsomely Attractive plush red bag attached to a finely turned wooden
lacquered wooden star, accented with decals, on the five points handle in the Thayer tradition which can be used to switch,
of which chosen cards appear at the magicians command. 19 vanish or produce small objects, including live animals.
high with a span of 12 . Hallmarked. Very good condition. Unobtrusive wear to paint, overall good condition.
500/600 200/300
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18. Chinese Flame Clock. Alhambra, Milson Worth, ca. 1970.

A candle is placed into a tall cabinet decorated with an Asian
motif. The magician cuts through the cabinet and candle
16. Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. with two large blades. When the doors of the cabinet are open,
Handsome metal sword with bronze handle, with which the the center of the burning candle is missing. Spectators can see
magician can stab a selected card from dozens falling through through the cabinet. The doors are closed and blades removed,
the air. Includes original wooden crackle-finish carrying case, and the candle is removed from the cabinet unharmed. Cabinet
supply of elastic and threading device. Hallmarked. Very good measures 6 x 5 x 14. Light wear to finish, but good working
condition. condition.
300/500 200/250
19. [Cigarette Loaders] Three Merv Taylor cigarette loading
devices. Including two improved cigarette loaders and
one double cigarette loader. These secret devices were used
to covertly load dollar bills or billets into cigarettes for later
reproduction. All three with original boxes, and hallmarked.
Condition generally good.
50/150
20. Climbing Florin. Macomb, Douglas-Wayne, ca. 1997. A coin

is borrowed and placed in a drawer of a small cabinet. The coin
is then seen to pass up through a column atop the cabinet and 20
finally is reproduced from a small box previously shown empty
and placed atop the cabinet. Modeled after a classic piece of
apparatus and manufactured in limited quantities. Hallmarked.
Good condition.
150/250
21. Coke Pass. Philadelphia, Chanins Studio of Magic, ca. 1970.

Two glass 12-oz. bottles of Coca Cola are shown, one empty,
the other full. The bottles are placed in canisters and at the
magicians command, the liquid travels from one bottle to the
other, and back again, ad infinitum. With instructions. Cans are
likely replacements, bottles in good condition. Uncommon.
75/150
22. Coffee and Milk Trick. American, ca. 1920. The magician 21
scoops bran or confetti into two nickel-plated cups and clamps
lids on them. When removing the lids a moment later, one cup is
now full of hot coffee and the other is full of milk. Accompanied
by an extra cup and lid. Lids show age from use, but overall
good condition.
100/200
23. Coffee Vase. German [?], ca. 1960. Small nickel plated brass
vase that transforms a quantity of cotton batting into hot coffee
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or any other liquid. 6 high. Good condition.
100/200
24. Coke of Plenty. Colon, Abbotts Magic Company, ca. 1960.

The magician displays an empty Coca Cola bottle and lays it on
two wooden trestles on a wooden tray. A brass spigot is inserted
into the neck of the bottle and when the spigot is turned, Coca
Cola flows from it, filling a small glass. The magician continues
pouring drinks from the empty bottle, including a glass of
orange juice and for a finale, chocolate milk. Includes tray,
bottle, spigot and a custom made carrying case with glassware,
as well as all necessary accessories. Case measures 21 x 13 x 13
. Good condition, but not tested with liquid. Scarce.
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25. Coin Pail. European, ca. 1960. Unusual and small nickel- 28. Cords of Cairo. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1930. Also
plated brass pail outfitted with gimmicks that facilitate the known as the P&L Ching Soo Wands. The magician shows two
production of an endless stream of coins from thin air. Gimmicks wooden wands connected by a length of cord. The cord is cut,
accommodate coins smaller than American quarter dollars. Pail yet when the magician pulls on the short cord, it lengthens and
stands 4 high. Good condition. the long cord shortens, acting in sympathy with each other. 11
75/150 long. Stand lacking. Small chips in finish, but overall good
condition. Uncommon.
26. Collectors Rabbits. Middleburg, Collectors Workshop, ca. 300/400
1995. Miniature set of wooden cut-out rabbits for the popular Though difficult to substantiate, it is likely that these wands were
Hippity Hop Rabbits trick popularized by Jack Hughes and manufactured for P&L by Thayer, as they were often advertised as a
Abbotts Magic Co. With original instructions. Good condition. Thayer product in The Sphinx and other conjuring periodicals.
100/200
29. Crystal Card Catch. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca.
27. Commando Screen. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1935. 1970. A selected card appears visibly between two sheets of
Small metal tri-fold screen is shown on both sides and formed plexiglass suspended in an open wooden frame. Light overall
into a triangular tube. The magician reaches inside and produces wear to finish, but good working condition.
a quantity of silk handkerchiefs. Panels measure 3 x 7. Minor 100/200
wear to paint, otherwise good condition.
150/200
The method behind this effect was devised by Ed Massey, who patented
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30. Johnny Paul Cups and Balls. Wichita, Stevens Magic 32. Cut and Restored Turban. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme,
Emporium, ca. 2004. Set of three brass cups modeled after the ca. 1985. Specially manufactured wooden box which facilitates
cups used by famous Chicago/Las Vegas bar magician Johnny the magical restoration of a long piece of cloth (ostensibly an
Paul. Cup opening measures 2 . Cups stand 3 high. unwound turban) that has been cut in half. Lacquered in red,
Includes instructions. Very good condition. gold and black. Good condition.
150/200 100/150
31. Curious Cubes. Milson-Worth, ca. 1975. Twelve wooden 33. Die-A-Ball-Ic. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960. A
cubes bearing playing card pips are arranged randomly in Ping Pong ball is passed through a tube and changes color four
a cabinet, the front and rear doors of which are closed. When times. Mechanical wooden tube decorated with lacquer and felt
opened a moment later, the cubes have rearranged themselves measures 2 x 2 x 8. Some wear to felt pads, otherwise good
to reveal a selected playing card. Cabinet measures 6 x 9 x condition.
2 . General wear and chipping to finish, but good working 100/200
condition.
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34. Disintegrator Box. Ardmore, Edward Massey, ca. 1950. 40. Florabella. Colon, Abbotts Magic Co., ca. 1965. Gigantic
The magician places two doves into a small cabinet. The birds metal tube is repeatedly shown empty, yet the magician
can be seen through a window in the front of the box. At the produces a seemingly endless quantity of feather flowers from
performers command, the birds visibly vanish, and the box its interior, which he throws to the stage where they stand
is then disassembled, piece-by-piece. Cabinet stands 8 high. upright. Tube stands 21 high. With original instructions. Six
Light wear to finish, but overall good condition. Uncommon. flower dart bouquets included but show use, otherwise very
100/200 good condition.
400/500
35. Double Quick Coke Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor,
ca. 1953. The magician shows two glass bottles of Coca Cola
and places one in an empty bag. The bag containing the other
bottle is then popped it is empty. With original box and copy
of instructions. Good condition.
75/150
36. Duck Pan. American, ca. 1960. The magician produces a

lively, quacking duck from this chrome plated pan after it has
been shown empty. Base measures 14 in diameter. Some wear
to plating, but overall good condition. 41
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37. Elephant Head Tables. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, 41. Foo Lota. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1953. A copper
ca. 1990. Set of three folding tables modeled after a design of pitcher that produces and vanishes liquid. Overall height of 8.
Floyd Thayers. Lacquered in five colors to give the appearance One quart capacity. Hallmarked. Good condition.
of carved elephant heads. Red felt tops bordered by gold 75/150
braid. Two side tables and one matching (larger) center table.
Hallmarked. High original cost. Finish shows some wear, but
overall good condition.
600/900
38. Fifth Dimension Card Frame. North Hollywood, Merv

Taylor, ca. 1955. Stainless steel picture frame in which a card
that the magician previously destroyed reappears, piece by
piece. Includes original red and black Taylor box bearing a label
stating, A Himber Trick/Taylor Made. Good condition.
150/250
39. Hades Fire Bowl and Dove Pan combination. North

Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two effects: Copper pan
full of flames is produced from a handkerchief; the magician
extinguishes the flames by clamping a lid on the pan. When
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the pan is again opened, the fire has transformed into two
doves, bouquets of flowers, etc. Also operates as a standard 42. Foolin With Time. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic,
dove pan. Spun copper; lid outfitted with Lucite knob. With ca. 2000. A spectator selects a time of day by rotating the hands
original instructions, and original box for fire bowl. Dove Pan of a watch without looking at the watchs face. The magicians
hallmarked. Good condition. prediction is later shown to match the time the spectator
150/250 chose. Complete with carrying case, watch, instructions and
accessories. Very good condition.
200/300

43. Four Door Production Cabinet. Sun Valley, Sam Fehrenz,
ca. 1997. A large hardwood cabinet fitted with four doors is
sitting on a revolving base. The magician opens all four doors
and lifts off the cabinets lid. He rotates the cabinet and shows
it empty. After the doors are closed, the magician reaches
inside and produces a large quantity of handkerchiefs from its
interior. Cabinet measures 10 x 10 x 16. Hallmarked. Very good
condition.
200/400
The modus operandi of this effect was devised by Walter B. Gibson and
published in The Sphinx in December 1939, though Gibson never had
the cabinet constructed.
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44. Future Perfect Prediction Chest. Glendale, Craig Dickens, ca.

2002. A small chest crafted of zebrawood is locked shut. On the
evening of the magicians performance, the chest is opened and
inside is found an envelope. Inside the envelope is discovered
the magicians prediction, which accurately described the
headlines in that days newspaper. Includes original locks, keys,
brass bar, and mechanical tray. Chest measures 8 x 5 x 3 .
With original instructions. Very good condition.
800/1,000
The modus operandi of this prediction chest was suggested by Jim
Steinmeyer. The apparatus was developed and supervised by legendary
illusion designer Alan Wakeling.
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45. Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood, Merv
Taylor, ca. 1955. Faux leather-covered suitcase converts into a
freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from
which the lecturer can deliver and perform a gambling expos
entitled Cheating At Cards. Includes a copy of the original
lecture with dozens of hand-tipped explanatory photos, ring
shiner, pipe shiner, tin of Lanum, Delands Automatic Playing
Cards and four decks of Bee cards as issued, but lacking original
holdout (which has been replaced with Taylors card forcing
device); case shows wear and leather handle broken but present.
400/600
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46. Gammatration and Cosmovision. Norwood, John Snyder,
ca. 1936. Two jumbo cards are removed from a pack. One is
placed in a slatwork frame, the other is held by a spectator. The
card in the frame is penetrated by a magic wand, then shown
unharmed. Then it visibly changes placed with the card in the
spectators hands. Includes original frame, stand, and carrying
case, but lacking jumbo cards (easily replaced). Case worn, but
overall good condition. Uncommon.
200/300
47. Glass Penetration. American, ca. 1940. Handsome hardwood

frame holds a sheet of glass and eight curved brass clips, four on
each side. Cards are inserted under the clips and a rod is thrust
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through the center of the glass. When removed, holes remain in
the cards, but not the glass. Frame measures 10 x 12. Joints
inexpertly reinforced; good condition.
150/250
48. Peter Warlock Glass Penetration. London, Lewis Davenport,

ca. 1950. A square pane of glass is placed in a wooden frame
approximating the design of a window. Panels cover the front
and rear of the window, yet through small holes in each panel,
the magician threads a silk or length of ribbon, penetrating
the glass in four different locations. Later, the glass is shown
unharmed. Mechanical in operation. Frame measures 14 x 16
at its widest points. Good condition.
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49. Haunted Candle. Azusa, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990.

A lit candle rises in the air, turns upside down and right side
up and, still lit, sinks back into its original position in the
candlestick. Overall height of 16. Two spots of unobtrusive
wear to candlestick, otherwise very good condition.
250/350
50. Heckle Gun. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1956.

Gigantic comedy prop gun with an oversized barrel. Three
triggers are used to fire the faux weapon, which first shoots one
spring snake from its barrel, then another, and finally launches
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snakes, but overall good condition. Scarce.
500/700
51. Himbers Vanishing Coke. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor,

ca. 1954. An empty Coke bottle is placed in one bag, a full bottle
in another bag. Bottles change place at command; finally one
bottle vanishes. Ultimately, from the remaining bottle milk
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is poured. Specially designed glass bottles and insert. With
original box and copy of instructions. Good condition.
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52. Hindoo Wonder Tub. American, ca. 1930. A six-sided 54. Jewel Chest of Ching See. Glendale, Lloyd, ca. 1950. A
wooden tub is displayed and set on a small tabouret. From wooden block with a hole running through it is placed in an
inside the previously empty tub, the magician then produces open hardwood cabinet. A brass rod is run through the cabinet
an enormous quantity of ribbons, handkerchiefs, garlands, and and block, locking it in the cabinet. A hat is placed on top of all,
several live ducks. Overall height of 35. Tub and tabouret likely and at the magicians command, the block visibly vanishes from
repainted, but overall good condition. Uncommon. the cabinet and is produced from the hat. Hallmarked. Minor
600/800 scuffing to finish of all components, but overall good condition.
Many manufacturers of magic tricks, including Thayer, advertised 100/200
this effect in their catalogs between the years of 1890 and 1940, but
due to the high cost of the props, few were sold. Many incarnations 55. Kaleidoscope. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic, ca.
included nickel-plated stands on which to display the items produced 1995. Handsome brass kaleidoscope and matching hardwood
from the tub, as well as some of the articles. and brass stand with brass clock. Kaleidoscope 8 long.
Hallmarked. Brass considerably tarnished.
53. Incubator. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1954. The 200/300
magician drops an egg into a large metal canister and clamps
on the lid. When the canister previously shown empty is
opened, inside is discovered a large birdcage that fills the
interior, with a live bird inside. Stainless steel canister stands
12 high and is 6 in diameter. Light wear to exterior and cage,
but overall good condition.
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56. Appearing Magic Kettle. Los Angeles, John Gaughan, ca. 58. [Liquid Tricks] Group of five Merv Taylor liquid tricks.
2004. The magician produces an imposing nickel plated tea kettle Including two FL-MT glasses (one small, the other large, the
from an empty foulard, then pours any drink called for from former in its original box, the latter not working), Haskells
the kettle, at the request of the spectators. Manufactured after a Thirst Go (the production of a beer from a sheet of paper),
design of John Willmann. When collapsed, the kettle measures and Haskells Deep Freeze (two different, one in original box).
approximately 1 thick, yet still contains the liquid necessary Condition generally good.
to perform the effect. One of six examples manufactured by 100/200
Gaughan. Includes mahogany carrying case and five cordial
glasses (the sixth lacking). Light wear to finish, but overall good 59. Locked Book Release. Magikraft Studios, 1993. Three
working condition. substantial tomes with holes drilled through them are seen
2,500/3,500 resting in a walnut book stand. A ribbon is threaded through
Willmanns version of the Magic Kettle was described in Chapter the stand and the books, yet on the magicians command, the
XXX, Old and New Magic, of the classic book Greater Magic. Only books penetrate the ribbon. With instructions. Hallmarked. Very
three examples of the original apparatus are known. good condition.
300/400
57. Orb-Eternal Linking Rings. North Hollywood, Merv
Taylor, ca. 1955. Standard set of eight stainless steel linking rings 60. Lota Bowl. Bridgeport, Sherms Inc., ca. 1935. Copper and
generally regarded as some of the finest ever manufactured for brass spittoon-type vessel from which the magician can pour
magicians. No visible seams. 10 in diameter. In a leather bag a seemingly endless quantity of water, even after emptying the
bearing Richard Buffums signature inside the closure flap. bowl several times. 5 in diameter at the mouth. Scuffing and
Good condition. wear to finish, but good condition.
150/250 150/200

61. Harry Blackstone Jr. Lucite Roll-On Table. Owen Magic
Supreme [?], ca. 1980. Lucite table with two shelves stands
33 high. Similar to a design popularized by Merv Taylor in
the 1950s, but with a rectangular top and shelf; Taylors tables
were made with a round top and shelf. With padded shipping
case bearing the Blackstone, Jr. logo stenciled on its lid. Good
condition.
350/400
Used by Blackstone, Jr. in his performances of the Nest of Boxes/
Guinea Pig in Bottle routine and his performance of the Sands of the
Desert.
62. Levitation Automaton. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010.

A magician stands behind a couch on which his assistant rests.
As music plays, the assistant levitates up above the couch
and the conjurer passes a hoop over her floating body. Four
movements in all. Modeled after a similar automaton crafted
in 1860. Magician figure features a bisque (porcelain) face. Base
measures 11 x 8 . Overall height of 16. As new.
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3,500/4,000
Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo is a Ukranian born craftsman who, after a
professional career of manufacturing and restoring high-end musical
instruments and pianos, turned his attention to hand crafting
mechanical musical dolls automata. Zaya-Ruzo constructs every
component of the figures, from casting the faces of the dolls and
tailoiring their costumes, to cabinet making, glass work, silver
soldering, and nearly one dozen other processes. Many of his processes
patterned on or exactly duplicate the techniques used by craftsmen of
the old world. Most of the automata which come from Zaya-Ruzos
workshop are produced in limited quantities, or are one of a kind.
63. Mafia Manicure. Giovanni Livera, ca. 1999. A miniature

guillotine that will cut through cigars and other small objects,
but not the digits of a spectator. With COA signed by Giovanni
Livera and original patter/script as issued. Number 230 of 250
units manufactured. Very good condition.
75/150
64. Magician Automaton. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010.

Large figure that transforms the objects hidden under a cone as
the cone is lowered and raised. The figurine stands in front of
a small black walnut table with inlaid designs as he performs.
The music box is visible through a clear panel on the front of
the automatons base. Operated with a hand crank mechanism.
Base measures 11 x 8 . Overall height of 16. As new.
3,000/3,500
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65. Merlins Mirror. Wizardry Productions, ca. 1996. A 68. Monkey Magician Automaton. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-
hardwood frame containing a mirror is shown and may be Ruzo, 2010. A monkey stands behind a small table. When the
examined. The magician rubs the center of the mirror with a automaton is actuated, a concealed music box plays an etude by
handkerchief; eventually, the handkerchief is pulled through Pachabel. As the monkey magician lifts a wooden box resting on
the mirror, but leaves no hole. Locking mechanism conceals the tabletop, the object underneath the box is transformed, as if
gimmick. With cloth carrying bag and original instructions by magic, four times. Four total movements. Base measures 8 x
(signed and numbered). Good condition. 8 . Overall height of 14 . As new.
100/200 3,000/3,500
66. Milk in Lightbulb. American, ca. 1965. An oversized light 69. Monkey Magician and Orchestra Automaton. Cheshire,
bulb is lit and held by an assistant. Across the stage, the magician Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010. A Monkey magician stands behind a
pours a quantity of milk into a paper cone. The milk vanishes table holding a fan in his hand. As the two monkey musicians
from the cone and then reappears across the stage inside the behind him play musical instruments, the magician causes an
light bulb. Internal bulb in need of replacement, otherwise good object on the table to be transformed into three other different
condition. objects. Operated with a gravity-fed mechanism that can be
75/150 actuated with two separate levers. Automaton can be wall
mounted or rest on a tabletop. Frame measures 16 x 15 x 7.
67. Milk Pitcher. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1957. As new.
Lucite pitcher that can be used to vanish a quantity of milk or 3,000/3,500
other liquid. 6 high. Hallmarked. Good condition.
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70. Matter Through Matter. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca. 71. Mischievous Money Maker. Pasadena, Okito-Williams,
2000. A solid, unbroken sheet of green fabric is attached to an ca. 1999. A mangle housed in a sturdy wooden framework
easel. The magician lowers a panel with a central hole over the decorated in the style of Okito. Blank paper is cranked through
fabric and can immediately pass solid objects through a hole in the rollers and comes out the other end as real paper currency.
the panel, and through the sheet of fabric, as well. Elaborately Brass hardware and fittings, elaborately decorated with decals.
decorated in the style of Okito, with Asian decals, red and gold Hallmarked. Unobtrusive wear, but overall good condition.
lacquer. Bears an engraved metal nameplate of the builder on 400/600
the reverse. 15 x 23. One of ten examples manufactured. With
original instruction manual. Very minor wear to finish at the 72. Multim-in-Parvo. Amsterdam, Triks Co., ca. 1965. The entire
edge of one surface, otherwise very good condition. contents of a large pitcher are poured into a smaller tumbler, and
2,000/2,500 amazingly, fills it without spilling. This process is repeated four
In an effort to duplicate Okitos craftsmanship almost exactly, more times, each time the tumbler getting smaller and smaller.
Williams used metric hardware when fabricating this apparatus. The Amazingly, the same liquid that filled the large pitcher also fills
trick was described in Greater Magic (1938) in the following terms: the smallest of the five vessels. Hallmarked. Good condition.
No other word than exquisite suffices to describe this piece made by 100/200
Theo Bamberg (Okito). The trick is now well known but this apparatus
is truly a museum piece.

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73. Nest of Boxes. Riverside, Magikraft Studios (Martin Lewis), 75. Okitos Mystery Paddle. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca.
ca. 1997. A watch is borrowed from a spectator and vanishes. 2000. Polychromed wooden paddle that allows the magician to
Later, it is discovered inside a nest of two handsomely made predict which card from a group the spectator will select. One of
wooden boxes that have been resting on the magicians approximately 30 pieces produced. With original instructions.
table throughout the performance. Two cleverly constructed Hallmarked. Lacks gimmicked cards (easily replaced), but
mechanical mahogany boxes with a bamboo look. Outer box otherwise good condition.
measures 11 x 7 x5. With instructions. Hallmarked. Very good 300/400
condition. One of four examples built.
300/600
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74. Non-missing Revolver. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010. 76. Oriental Die Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic, ca. 1960. A
The magician inflates a balloon and places it in a wire holder on wooden block vanishes from a cabinet, only to reappear
a wooden stand. He loads a pistol, steps away from the balloon, elsewhere. A classic effect, elaborately decorated with an Asian
turns his back to the balloon and covers his eyes. Despite these motif in red, gold and black lacquer. Includes double-door
impossible conditions, when he fires the pistol over his shoulder feature. Die measures 3 square. Minor wear to finish, but
at the balloon, he scores a direct hit, and pops it. The pistol, a overall good condition.
replica of an 1858 Remington black powder revolver, is outfitted 150/250
with a microchip that transmits the necessary signal to the stand,
which in turn, pops the balloon. Stand doubles as a hardwood
carrying case for the revolver. As new.
1,200/1,500

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77. Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

Two Lucite boomerang-shaped paddles which can be used to
demonstrate an optical illusion, or perform a paddle trick, as
each side of the objects is differently-colored. Each measures 5
long. Includes original instructions. Uncommon.
50/100
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80. Passe Passe Silks. New York, Hornmann Magic Co. [?],
ca. 1928. Two cylinders and two metal stands are shown. A
silk placed in the first cylinder travels invisibly to the second
cylinder. If desired, the silk may be caused to pass back to
the first cylinder again. Stands crafted from copper, cylinders
chrome plated. Overall height of 13. One stand hallmarked
H, but apparatus possibly a later recreation of the original
Hornmann props. Very good condition.
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150/200
In The Encyclopedia of Silk Magic Vol. 1, Harold Rice writes, The
78. Pass The Salt. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A
apparatus for this excellent effect is a collectors item. The Hornmann
small copper cup is filled with salt from an unprepared shaker.
Magic Company was among the first to manufacture the effect.
The salt then vanishes from the cup. But when the cup is placed
in the magicians free hand, the salt reappears inside. With
original box, extra copper cup, and instructions. Hallmarked.
Good condition.
50/150
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79
81. Por-Mor Fil-Mor Combination. North Hollywood, Merv
79. Passe Passe Bottles. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1939. Taylor, ca. 1955. A small stainless steel pitcher that is used to
A comedy effect in which a bottle and glass, each covered by fill four shot glasses and a large innocent looking (at least
a metal tube, continually change places. Three nesting spun according to Taylors catalog) malt glass, despite the glaring
metal bottles and two tubes included. Smallest bottle will disparity in size between the vessels. Complete with four shot
accommodate a liquid load. Tubes stand 9 high. Small dents glasses (possibly replacements) as originally sold by Merv
and wear to finish as typically encountered, but overall good Taylor as the combination version of these two popular tricks.
condition. Good condition.
100/200 150/200

85. Production Funnel. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca.
1955. Stainless steel funnel that, while apparently empty, can
produce liquid at the magicians command. With Isley valve
control. Hallmarked. Good condition.
75/150
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82. Production Bird Cage. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca.
1955. A round, collapsible stainless steel bird cage which can be 86. Rapping Hand. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980.
produced from a bundle of silk handkerchiefs; the cage opens to A carved wooden hand resting on a wooden board raps out
a diameter of 8 . Hallmarked. Good condition. Scarce. answers to questions posed by the audience. There is no
75/150 connection between the board and hand, and yet the magician
controls its every move. Good condition.
83. Giant Production Bird Cage. North Hollywood, Merv 600/900
Taylor, ca. 1955. A round, collapsible stainless steel bird cage
which can be produced from a bundle of silk handkerchiefs; the
cage opens to a diameter of approximately 60. Good condition.
Scarce.
300/400
This giant version of Taylors popular appearing cage was one of the
priciest items in his catalog in the 1950s, retailing for $125.00.
87
87. Razor Blade trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960.
Wooden and metal stand that facilitates the performance of the
84 razor blade swallowing trick. The stand helps the magician
switch a prepared packet of blades for an unprepared stack.
84. Production Bottles. Colon, Abbotts Magic Novelty Co., Hallmarked. With original box. Good condition.
ca. 1945. A set of six nesting faux-bottles which a magician 100/150
can produce from a hat or elsewhere. Light wear to paint, but
overall good condition. Uncommon.
50/100

88. Ring on Wand Illusion. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca.
1995. Solid wooden rings penetrate a magic wand when placed
inside an open-topped cabinet. Elaborately decorated with
orange lacquer and intricate Asian decals, in the style of Okito.
One of 50 examples manufactured. One chip in finish of wand,
otherwise very good condition. Hallmarked.
400/600
89. Ringing Alarm Clock Stand. Kansas City, Donald Homles,

ca. 1940. The magician produces six nickel plated alarm clocks
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from a borrowed hat and displays them on a plain wooden
stand. Only one of the six clocks has a ringing mechanism; the
other five are made to ring with this specially constructed stand.
Stand requires batteries and may need minor repair of wiring;
one clock lacks hanging ring.
150/250
90. Rock, Will (William George Rakauskas). Will Rock/

Thurston Glass-Lined Trunk. American, ca. 1930. A humpback
trunk resting on short legs and casters is opened and shown it
empty. The magician lines each side of the interior with sheets
of glass, then closes the trunk and spins it around, showing
it from all sides. Despite these test conditions, a moment
later, on opening the trunks front door, a girl is seen reposing
inside. Original finish likely stripped away by a previous owner
and metal strapping a modern replacement. Includes large
orange shipping crate numbered 76, significantly worn from
professional use and bearing the words Will Rock/Thurston/
Show stenciled in black on the lid. Trunk measures 40 x 27 x
29. Original finish stripped away and some hardware lacking
or replaced. Interior floral-patterned fabric lining intact. Lacks
casters and glass sheets, but gimmicked portions of the trunk 90
still in good working condition.
700/1,000
In 1938, Will Rock purchased several illusions from Jane Thurston,
daughter of Howard Thurston. Later that same year, Rock also
purchased a number of props from Thurstons brother, Harry. Rock
eventually toured his illusion show under the banner of Thurstons
Mysteries of India, Presented by Will Rock, playing hundreds of
American towns. The Thurston illusions made up the bulk of his
program. The show closed when Rock entered the army, and never
toured again. Later, many of the Will Rock/Thurston illusions were
purchased and used by Charles Kirk Kirkham, who originally hailed
from Battle Creek, Michigan, but eventually settled in Los Angeles.
91. Rock, Will (William George Rakauskas). Will Rock/Thurston

touring trunk. Large traveling trunk from the Will Rock/
Thurston show. Exterior painted bright orange and stenciled in
black on the front panel with the name Will Rock. Inside the
lid is the text No 18. 8 Glass Table Tops. A paper label on one 90 (packing crate)
side of the crate identifies the trunk as the property of Charles

Kirk Kirkam of Los Angeles. Also inside the trunk is a large
wooden birdcage with roller blind bottom, likely used in the
Birds from Nowhere trick. Cage may not be from the Rock show,
and is in poor condition and need of repair. Trunk measures 33
x 22 x 25. Trunk considerably worn, chipped, and cracked from
professional use and age, but still a fascinating relic of the last
incarnation of the Thurston show presented by Will Rock.
400/500
92. The Savoy. Magikraft Studios, ca. 1993. A clever open-front

box that allows the magician to visibly switch one decorated
locket for a duplicate in the action of pulling the locket free from
the stand. With original instructions. Very good condition.
100/150
93. School or Circus? London, Magikraft Studios (Eric Lewis),

91 ca. 1940. A magic trick in which ten cards bearing portraits of
boys and ten bearing pictures of girls transpose from one place
school to another the circus. Charming handmade and
decorated props representing the various elements in the story.
Includes instructions. With wooden carrying case. Hallmarked.
Cards and one circus tent worn, but overall good condition.
100/200
94. See-Thru Block Box. Cashmere, Magic House of Babcock,

ca. 1995. A wooden block decorated with yellow lacquer is
placed in a wooden cabinet. After the traditional sucker
routine, the doors of the box are opened and the side panels
are removed, allowing the spectators a clear view through the
box. The block has vanished, only to reappear elsewhere. Die
measured 3 square. Hallmarked. Light wear and scratches to
finish, but overall good condition.
150/250
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95. Side Table. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic, ca.
1997. Handsome wooden table modeled after Thayers Colonio
design. Disassembles for packing. Hallmarked. Felt top and
finish show wear, but overall good condition. Uncommon.
300/400
96. Sleeve Production. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca. 1995. The

magician thrusts his arm through an open ended box to show it
empty, then replaces the box on a stand and covers it with a lid.
When reopened, a large production is made from within. With
original instructions. Hallmarked. Box measures 5 x 5 x 10.
Very good condition.
400/600
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97. Sliding Clock Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 99. Sum Tim Wong. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, 2001. A card
1960. An alarm clock is placed into a small mahogany cabinet. is chosen and lost in the pack. The conjurer then places five
Eventually, after considerable by-play with the audience, the cards on the table, one of which he feels may be the spectators
magician opens all four doors of the cabinet to reveal that the selection. A small Buddha figurine on a chain is dangled over
clock has vanished. It is reproduced from a formerly empty the row of cards and when it hangs over the chosen card, the
hat. Cabinet measures 11 x 6 x 4 . Some wear to finish not selection jumps up and sticks to the underside of the Buddha.
affecting operation; good condition. Uncommon. Housed in a round box decorated in the Okito style. With
300/500 original instructions. One of 12 manufactured. Lacks cards and
gimmick (easily replaced), otherwise very good condition.
98. Spirit Barrel. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. A 400/600
small stainless steel barrel is shown empty and capped with
paper on both ends. The magician pierces one end with a spigot, 100. Magic Switchboard. American, ca. 1980. Four differently
and rests the barrel on a small mahogany stand which the colored light bulbs are lit by switching correspondingly-colored
audience can see through. Then, at the performers command, switches. Yet when the bulbs are moved to different sockets, the
a number of differently-flavored alcoholic beverages spirits, corresponding switch still lights the same bulb. Then the switch
if you will are poured from the barrel. Complete with funnel, covers are mixed around and still the corresponding switch
spigot, stand, barrel, and essences for flavoring drinks. Barrel and bulb light as before. Similar to the model manufactured
measures 9 long. Very good condition. Uncommon. by Wellington Enterprises, but with a plexiglass base. Good
1,000/1,500 condition.
150/250

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101. Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 104. Temple of Quong Hi. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme,
1957. Compact all-metal (welded steel) briefcase that transforms ca. 1958. Small cabinet with three doors into which the magician
into a table/working surface. Two aluminum trays fit neatly places a wooden ghost figure, a stack of checkers and a glass
inside. 18 x 12 x 7. Minor paint wear, but overall good condition. of rice. At the performers command, the objects change places.
200/300 Cabinet elaborately decorated in hard lacquer with crackle
finish. Gimmicked stack is made from turned wood. Cabinet
102. Tambor. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. measures 14 x 5 x 9 . Minimal wear to some paint and
Handsome polished brass ring 10 in diameter and 2 deep minor splitting to veener on cabinets face, but overall good
is capped with tissue paper to approximate the look of a large condition. Uncommon.
tambourine. The magician punctures the paper and produces a 700/900
massive quantity of handkerchiefs from the interior of the ring.
With original box. Very good condition. 105. Thread-It. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1975. A
150/250 giant faux spool of thread and giant chrome-plated needle are
displayed. The needle is placed in the spool, and a length of
103. [Merv Taylor] Group of seven Merv Taylor close-up magic ribbon is threaded through the needles eye. On the magicians
tricks. Including The Dalton Boys (two), Haskells Diminishing command, the needle penetrates the ribbon. Spool crafted from
Cards, Ten Little Indians, Haskells Cashacheck, Haskells Tear- metal and turned wood; needle of cast metal. Spool stands 13
A-Button, and Here and There. Most in original packaging, high. Good condition.
some with original instructions. Condition generally good. 150/200
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106. Time Odyssey. Middleburg, Collectors Workshop, ca. 108. Ultissimo. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1953.
1999. The stage is set with two tables. One has an alarm clock Performer writes on two blank cards the names of the cards that
hanging from a hook. The other supports a decorated tube. The any two members of the audience will later call out. As each of
performer removes the clock and replaces it with a lantern. The the cards is named, it is displayed face forward in the Lucite
clock is now dropped into the tube on the other table. It is ob- rack beside the predictions. The rack is revolved to reveal that
vious the clock has been placed well into the table. The table the predictions are correct. With original box, instructions and
drape falls away (unbeknownst to the performer) and reveals a cards. Hallmarked. Good condition.
clock now ringing -- in the net below the table. The performer 50/100
fires a shot and the net drops open; the clock visibly vanishes.
But the clock is heard ringing again. The performer fires a shot 109. Valley of the Kings. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom
at the lantern. It drops to reveal the missing clock, hanging from Magic, ca. 1997. With the magicians back turned, a spectator
the hook. Complete with ATA case, explanatory video, tables, selects one of four sarcophagi and places it on a platform, where
props, and instructions. Has not been tested with batteries. it is then hidden from view. The magician turns around and
Good condition. reveals an opalescent pyramid on the other end of the platform.
1,200/1,800 As the spectator concentrates on his chosen sarcophagus,
the pyramid begins to glow in a color similar to that of the
107. Time Wont Tell. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic, spectators selection. Finely crafted from hardwood with
ca. 1985. A wooden clock dial is displayed. The hand of the clock intricate electronics concealed inside the large platform. One
is spun and miraculously stops on a time named by a spectator. of 12 sets manufactured. With original instructions. Very good
One of 24 units manufactured. Overall height of 17. With condition.
original instructions. Hallmarked. Very good condition. 600/800
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110. Vanishing & Appearing Lamp. Pasadena, Custom Magic though the shade of the appearing lamp in this set is prone to
(Carl Williams), ca. 2003. A brightly lit metal lamp with red hanging up. Tables stand 38 high. Complete with instruction
cloth shade stands on a slim metal table at the left side of the manual and custom-made padded ATA case for transport.
stage. At the magicians command, the lamp visibly vanishes Metal finish shows light wear, weld on one table leg separated
from the table and reappears on a matching stand across the (not affecting working), but overall good condition. One of only
stage. The mechanical lamps and tables, constructed after the six sets manufactured.
design conceived by the master German craftsman Conradi are 4,000/6,000
responsible for both the vanish and appearance of the lamps; In Hiding the Elephant, Jim Steinmeyer relates a story of Houdinis
a similar outfit was manufactured by Conradi for Houdini performance of the lamp trick: At one of Houdinis performances,
who used it somewhat unsuccessfully in his three-part show when fellow magician David Bamberg was in the audience, the
staged during the final tour of his career, in 1925 and 1926. The lamp trick spectacularly misfired. Bamberg was horrified to see the
mechanism was notoriously finicky, and occasionally caused misshapen metal lamp clearly pop from the tabletop as the audience
problems for Houdini. This version of the trick incorporates snickered. Houdini seethed. He stopped the music and promptly
several changes in the design of the lamps and tables that insure informed the audience, The cause of the failure of this trick is due to
much smoother operation than the original Conradi props, the poor workmanship of Conradi-Horster of Berlin.

111. Vanishing Alarm Clock. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca.
1953. The magician covers an alarm clock with a handkerchief
and hangs it from a metal stand. The clock can be heard to ring as
it hangs on the stand. When the magician whisks the cloth away,
the ringing stops and the clock has vanished. Hallmarked. Cloth
may be a later replacement, otherwise very good condition.
200/250
112. Vanishing Bird Cage. Warren Simms [?], ca. 1960. A

small rectangular bird cage vanishes between the magicians
hands. Machined aluminum and brass bars. 5 x 5 x 5. Good
condition.
150/200
113. Vanishing Bowl of Water. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, 111
ca. 1950. A copper bowl resting on a painted tray is filled with
water. The magician covers the bowl with a patterned cloth,
picks up the bowl through the cloth and tosses both into the air.
The bowl has vanished. Hallmarked. Tray and bowl show some
wear form age, but overall good condition.
150/250
114. Wonder Boxes. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

Two stainless steel boxes are shown empty and yet when
nested, the magician produces silk handkerchiefs from within
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them. Originally manufactured for Richard Himber by Taylor.
Hallmarked. Very good condition.
100/200
115. Wrist Guillotine, Deluxe. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor,

ca. 1960. Imposing metal guillotine that will cut through, but
not sever, the wrist of a spectator. The base and handle of the
device are made from polished hardwood, the balance crafted
from sturdy burnished aluminum. Hallmarked with the Merv
Taylor logo. Good condition. Uncommon.
600/800
116. Welsh Rabbit Pan. New York, Max Holdens Magic Shops,
ca. 1943. A specially constructed faux saucepan which can be
used to magically produce a rabbit from a borrowed hat. With
original instructions. Good condition.
100/200 115
117. Cardini Wrist Watch Reel. Long Island, Richard Cardini,

1972. A seemingly ordinary Swiss-made wristwatch with
leather band that conceals a thread reel. Used to perform the
Rising Card trick. Obverse bears the following text engraved
in the metal plate: Made by/Cardini/1972. Good condition.
Uncommon.
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400/600

Ephemera, Books, Periodicals and Posters
118. Adams, Howard. Group of three Howard Adams magic/

mentalism publications. Including complete files of Mindespa
(subtitled A mental serial in 12 Chapters, each from a limited
edition, signed and numbered by Adams), a complete file of ten
issues of OICUFESP (each being signed by Adams) and Mathcasts
Aspellonu (2003). All 4to; bindings vary. Very good condition.
100/150
119. Anderson, John Henry. The Bottle Polka. New York, S.C.
Jollie, 1851. Sheet music with three-color lithographed cover
depicting Professor Anderson (The Wizard of the North)
performing his signature feat, the Inexhaustible Bottle. Edges
lightly toned, one chip to left margin, pinholes from binding,
but otherwise good condition. Scarce.
550/650
120. Areny-Plandolit, Javier de. Bibliografa Espaola de la

Prestidigitatin. Barcelona, 1944 - 1950. Three volumes in
publishers wraps. Illustrated. 8vo. Good condition.
119
100/200
121. Becker, Larry. Group of four Larry Becker Mentalism

books. Including Larry Beckers Professional Mentalism (2004;
inscribed and signed), Larry Beckers World of Super Mentalism
(1978), Stunners! (1992) and The Best of Larry Beckers World of

Super Mentalism Book II (1989). Sizes and bindings vary. High
original cost. Condition generally good.
100/200
120
122. Behnke, Leo. Cues: Variations of the Second Sight Act.
Las Vegas, 1995. Publishers cloth. Illustrated with photographs.
4to. Inscribed and signed by the author and Peter Reveen.
75/150
123. Brown, Derren. Absolute Magic. Humble, 2003. Second

edition (as stated). Publishers green and black cloth stamped in
gold. 8vo. Very good condition.
100/200
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124. Brown, Derren. Pure Effect. Humble, 2000. Third edition.
Publishers cloth with jacket. Illustrated. 8vo. Very good
condition.
150/200
125. Charlton, Chris. Chris Charlton Says Its Fun to be Fooled.

Half-sheet (20 x 28) three-color color poster depicting a striking
and modernistic bust portrait of Charlton. Chips in borders, but
overall good condition. Linen backed. 124
100/200

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127. [Circus] Archive of Circus memorabilia and letters.

Including 28 TLS on elaborate and colorful letterheads from
Miller Brothers 101 Real Wild West Show, Ringling Brothers,
John Robinsons Circus, Sells-Floto, Hagenbeck-Wallace, and
other circuses, most of which discuss the employment of one
Harry Valcarte on the sideshows of various circuses. Valcarte
was best known to magicians as Val Evans, inventor of a number
of clever mechanical magic tricks. Accompanying the letters are
a contract for Valcarte with the Western Show Company, one
small circus broadside, a quantity of route cards, show tickets
and passes, and more. Circa late 1920s. Condition generally
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good. Should be seen.
200/300
126. Chung Ling Soo (William Ellsworth Robinson). Chung
Ling Soo. The Marvelous Chinese Conjurer. Ashton-Under-
Lyne, Horrocks & Co., ca. 1910. Half sheet (19 x 29) color
lithograph poster bearing a portrait of Chung Ling Soo in the
center of a Chinese lantern. Good condition, linen backed.
Uncommon.
4,000/5,000
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128. Conjurers Monthly Magazine. Harry Houdini. V1 N1

(Sept. 1906) V2 N12 (Aug. 1908). Complete file. One of the
limited reprint edition of 1991 bound in two matching grey cloth
volumes stamped in red and black, with matching slipcase.
Light wear to case, otherwise very good condition. Alfredson/
Daily 1745.
200/300

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131
130
129. Downs, T. Nelson. The Art of Magic. Chicago, 1921. Second

edition. Red cloth stamped in black. Illustrated. Large 8vo. From 132
the library of Paul Fox, and with two of his business cards laid
in. Good condition.
100/150 132. Findlay, James. Anderson and his Theatre. Shanklin,
1967. From a limited edition of 150 copies. Publishers wraps.
130. Downs, T. Nelson. Group of five pieces of T. Nelson Downs Illustrated. Large 8vo. Good condition. Signed by Findlay.
ephemera. Including two different throw-out cards, a program 75/150
for the T. Nelson Downs Testimonial Conclave (1935), a handbill
for Downs appearance at the Haymarket Theatre of Chicago 133. Findlay, James. Magic Coins of Czechoslovakia. Shanklin,
(1908; one corner clipped), and a small silver print portrait of 1969. Publishers yellow wraps. Large 8vo. Very good condition.
Downs inscribed and signed. Portrait framed and glazed and Inscribed and signed by Findlay.
not examined out of frame; condition generally good. 40/80
200/300
134. Findlay, James. Percy Naldrett A Memoir (Seventh
131. Elliott, Dr. James William. Bust portrait of Dr. Elliott. Collectors Annual). Shanklin, 1969. Publishers wraps.
Brooklyn, A.E. Otis, ca. 1920. Handsome half-length silver print Illustrated. Large 8vo. Good condition.
photograph in souvenir folder of the Challenge Champion 40/80
Card [sic] Manipulator of the World. Folder shows slight wear
at creases, overall good condition. Uncommon.
300/400

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135. Frost, Thomas. The Lives of the Conjurors. London, 1881.

A New Edition. Gray cloth stamped in black and maroon.
8vo. Extremities rubbed, corners bumped, but overall good
condition.
100/150
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137. Henning, Doug. The Sensational Houdini Water Torture

Cell Escape. Seymour Chwast, 1974. One-sheet (30 x 46) color
poster advertising Hennings television special featuring the
famous Houdini escape trick. Colors slightly faded. Framed and
glazed; not examined out of frame.
150/200
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136. Harris, Paul. The Art of Astonishment, Volumes 1-3. N.p.,

1996. Publishers cloth stamped in gold. Number 99 of a limited,
signed, numbered deluxe edition in publishers slipcase. 4to.
Corners of case bumped and chipped; books in very good
condition. Each volume signed by Paul Harris.
200/300
138
138. Hermon, Harry. Hellerism. Second Sight Mystery. Boston,

1884. Green pictorial cloth. Small 8vo. Extremities worn, hinges
separated; fair condition.
300/500

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140 141
The Kings Cuffs

139. Houdini, Harry. Harry Houdinis Bean-Cobb Handcuffs. 140. Houdini, Harry. Houdinis Paper Magic. London, 1922.
Worcester, H&R Arms Co., ca. 1905. Pair of sturdy nickel-plated Second printing. Red cloth, color frontispiece, illustrated. 8vo.
handcuffs with key. The Bean-Cobb was first patented in 1899 Backstrip sunned and chipped; good condition.
and could be locked from either side. Manufacturing of the Bean- 100/150
Cobb cuff was soon thereafter granted to the H&R Firearms Co.,
who constructed this example Originally from the Houdini- 141. Houdini, Harry. The Right Way to Wrong. Boston, 1906.
Hardeen collection and accompanied by a COA dated 4/2/98, Publishers pictorial wraps. Illustrated. 8vo. Ex-libris Milton
notarized and signed by Sidney Radner, Honorary Curator of Kort. Extremities and spine worn, but overall good condition.
the Houdini Historical Center of Appleton, Wisconsin. Some 200/250
wear and age evident as expected, but overall good working
condition.
3,000/4,000

142. James, Stewart. Stewart James in Print: The First Fifty
Years. Toronto, 1989. Publishers cloth with jacket, illustrated.
Thick 4to. Very good condition.
50/100
143. [Stewart James] Slaight, Allan. The James File. Toronto,

2000. Three volumes in publishers cloth with jackets, illustrated.
4to. Very good condition.
100/150
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146. Magicol (new series). Walter Gydesen, et al. An early run

of this periodical on magic collecting, including issues 3 25.
Most supplements present. No. 8 includes supplement of three
original programs for Dunninger, Dante, and Blackstone, Sr.
Issue no. 13 signed by Okito. Good condition. Alfredson/Daily
4570. Uncommon.
100/150
With: Magicol (old series). Morris Young. Five issues: V1 Nos. 1 and
4, V2 Nos. 3 4, and V3 N1. Alfredson/Daily 4565.
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144. Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller). Bust photographic portrait
of magician Harry Kellar. Los Angeles, ca. 1920. Handsome
sepia-toned half-length bust portrait of the first Dean of
American magicians. 8 x 10. Very good condition.
100/150
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145 147. Melachini. Melachini. Dr. Calgari Klassiche Magie.

Nordau, Heinrich Soltau, ca. 1962. Half sheet (19 x 27 ) three-
145. Kellar, Harry (Heinrich Keller). A Magicians Tour. color poster bearing a striking abstract image of Caligaris eyes
Chicago, 1891. Brown cloth, spine stamped in gold. Illustrated. as well as his hands, which grip a magic wand. As reproduced
8vo. Extremities rubbed, but overall good condition. in 100 Years of Magic Posters by Charles and Regina Reynolds.
150/200 Folio folds prominent; otherwise good condition, linen backed.
100/200

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148 151. [Miscellaneous] Group of ten books and periodicals

about magic tricks. Including Approaching Magic by David
148. [Mentalism] Collection of 28 books about mentalism. Regal (2008), The Art of Illusion by John Mulholland (1944), Bob
Including Between Two Minds Too by Walter Pharr and Ned Ostin A Lifetime of Magical Inventions by Stephen Tucker (2005),
Rutledge (2001), Clue and Other Mysteries by Jack Yates (1986), Eric Decamps: Compositions of Conjuring by David Regal (2001),
Exciting Experiments in ESP by Fred Kolb (n.d.), How to Develop Foundations by Eberhard Riese (2006), The Little Egypt Book of
Mental Magic by Paul R. Hadley (1961), Mainly Mental Vol. Numbers by Steve Bryant (2004), and The Looking Glass (four
2 (Book Tests) by C.L. Boarde (1950), Make Book on It by Al issues; complete file). Bindings and sizes vary. High original
Desmond (1978), Mental Mysteries The Theory and Practice of cost. Condition generally very good.
Mentalism by E.R. Hutchinson (1993), Mentalism, Incorporated by 150/250
Chuck Hicock (2002), Mentalistic! Folios I III by Jules Lenier
(1994), Minds in Duplicate by Jack Yates (1969), Psychomancy by 152. Mortimers Magic Magazine. Jim Klein. N1 N13.
David Britland (1986), Stage Mentalism by North Bigbee (1969), Complete file. Uniformly bound in publishers brown cloth
Telepathy Personified by Ron and Nancy Spencer (2005), and with gold stamping. Good condition. Together with: Magicians
others. All 8vo. Bindings vary. High original cost. Condition Home Companion. Nos. 1 3. Complete file. Publishers cloth
generally good. Should be seen. with gold stamping. Good condition. Also included are several
200/250 supplemental art packs for both periodicals.
100/150
149. [Mentalism] Collection of 21 books about mentalism
and mindreading. Including An Essay on Forces for the Serious
Mentalist by Chuck Hickok (2003), Mental Melange by Mark
Strivings (1996), Mentology by John D. Pomeroy (1973), Oracle
by Denny Laub & Gary Inglese (1985), Pendulum Power for the
Psychic Entertainer by Richard Webster (1990), Short, Punch &
Mental by Andy Nyman (1997), The Smagorad by Denny Laub
& Gary Inglese (1983), Three by Bruce Bernstein (2004), and
others. All in wraps and 4to; bindings vary. High original cost.
100/200
150. Meyer, Joseph. Protection. The Sealed Book. Milwaukee,

1911. Third edition. Publishers cloth wraps, illustrated with 153
photographs and line drawings. 8vo. Wraps tattered at edges
and rear, corners bumped and folded, contents sound. Ex-libris 153. Newman, C.A. George. Newman the Great. St. Paul,
Milt Kort. Overall good condition. Standard Litho., ca. 1920. Half-sheet (20 x 28) two-color
150/250 offset poster showing photographs of Newmans mentalism/
hypnosis show. Central fold prominent, backed with kraft
paper. Fair condition.
75/150

154. [Photographs] Collection of over 30 vintage photographs
of magicians. Including 8 x 10 and smaller images of the
following conjurers: Joseffy, W.R. Russ Walsh, Victor Barbours
collection of Okito apparatus, Linden Heverly, Frank Ducrot,
Stowells Oriental Oddities, Johnny Platt, Arthur Buckley, and
many more. Sizes vary. Circa 1920s 30s.. Generally good
condition. Several photographs inscribed and signed.
200/300
155. Price, Harry. Short-Title Catalogue of Works on Psychical

Research . London, 1929 and 1935. Publishers wraps.
Illustrated. Vol. 1 includes hand-tipped color frontispiece. Tall
8vo. Good condition.
150/200
154
156. Prus, Robert C. and C.R.D. Sharper. Road Hustler. Toronto,
1977. First edition. Publishers green cloth stamped in black.
8vo. Ex-libris Milton Kort. Very good condition.
50/150
157. Quinn, J.P. Fools of Fortune. Chicago, 1892. Publishers

brown cloth stamped in silver, gold and black. Engraved portrait
frontispiece, illustrated. Thick 8vo. Ex-libris Milton Kort. Light
wear to cloth, but overall very good condition. With a loose
sheet inscribed and signed by the author laid in.
100/200
155 158. Quinn, J.P. Gambling and Gambling Devices. Canton,

1912. Green cloth stamped in gold. Illustrated. 8vo. Ex libris
Milton Kort. Very good condition. Nice copy.
150/200
159. Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugene. The Secrets of Stage

Conjuring. London, 1881. Brown pictorial cloth. Illustrated. 8vo.
Spine chipped and worn, first signature starting; fair condition.
100/150
160. Rock, Will (William George Rakauskas). Archive of Will

Rock ephemera. Including a promotional folder picturing Rock
157 on the cover of The Sphinx, three signed 8 x 10 photographs of
Rock on stage performing the Sawing in Half illusion, a TLS
from Rock, a promotional flyer, one candid photo of Rock later
in life, and several inscribed and signed copies of pieces of Rock
memorabilia. Generally good condition.
100/200
160

161. Rosini, Paul (Paul Vucic). Four photographs of Paul
Rosini. Including two 8 x 10 studio portraits, one 8 x 10 image
showing Rosini on stage performing the Thumb Tie trick, and a
5 x 7 candid photo of Rosini performing close-up in a nightclub
for actor Regis Dewey. Condition varies, but generally good.
100/200
162. Ruegg, Theodore (Harry Bertall). Bibliographie de la

Prestidigitation franaise Ancienne et Moderne. Dijon, 1931.
Number 293 of 299 in a numbered, limited edition. Publishers
wraps. Tall 8vo. Binding fragile and chipped but intact.
100/200
161
163. Sardina, Maurice. Where Houdini Was Wrong. London,
1950. Publishers cloth with jacket, illustrated. 8vo. Good
condition.
50/100
164. [Sance Magic] Group of four sance/spook show

publications. Including Capricornian Tales by Christian
Chelman (1993), The Great Leons Miniature Haunted House by
The Great Leon (1960), The Lizzie Borden Sance by Bruce Kalver
(2003; with supplemental materials), and Sance edited by Scott
162
Moore-Davis (1996 bound reprint edition). All 4to; bindings
vary. Generally very good condition.
100/200
165. Sharpe, S.H. Neo Magic. London, 1946. Second (revised)

edition. Red cloth stamped in gold. 8vo. Lacks jacket and
backstrip sunned, otherwise good condition.
100/150
166. [Side Show] Nine pieces of side show ephemera. Including

a booklet titled Facts Concerning Johnny Eck The Only Living Half
Boy, as well as one photograph, postcards, Christmas Cards and
other ephemeral items related to Filipino Midgets, Pin Heads,
Sealo the Seal Boy, Jolly Boy, and more. Ca. 1920s. Generally 166
good condition.
200/300
167. Sperber, Burton. Miracles of My Friends vols. I and II.

Malibu, 1982 and 2010. Two volumes in green cloth with playing
cards laid down on the front board and stamped in gold. The
first volume from a limited, numbered edition. Illustrated. 8vo.
Very good condition.
100/200
168. Syzygy. Lee Earle. V1 N1 (1994) V5 N18 (2002). Complete

file. Loose issues in publisher-issued three-ring binders. Very
167
good condition.
50/100

171
169. Taylor, Merv. Merv Taylors briefcase. Handsome tan The Last Greatest Magician in the World
Leathercroft cowhide briefcase with white stitching and bearing 171. Thurston, Howard. All Out of a Hat. Cleveland, Otis
the initials M.T. stamped on the closure clasp. 18 x 13 . Lithograph Co., ca. 1929. One-sheet (40 x 27) color lithographed
Leather shows light cracking and wear from age, but overall poster depicting Thurstons production of umbrellas, assistants
good condition. and other objects from a giant opera hat. This production
50/150 number was used to open Thurstons show in later years. Minor
Taylors reputation among magicians was as a manufacturer of surface wear and unobtrusive tears and chips to margins not
quality apparatus. His firm, based in North Hollywood, California, affecting image, folio folds prominent; fair condition. Linen
specialized in building props from stainless steel and Lucite. While backed.
his manufacturing concern was successful, his stores at Disneyland 1,200/1,800
he operated both a magic shop and gift shop in the park when it
first opened were even more profitable. Taylor was among the first 172. Thurston, Howard. Thurston. Master Mystery. Iasia!!
vendors to operate a retail store in Disneys California theme park. He Vanished in the Theatres Dome. Wonder Show of the
eventually sold the manufacturing business, along with its trademark Universe. Cleveland, The Otis Lithograph Co., ca. 1929. Three-
rabbit-in-hat logo, to Owen Magic, which still manufactures many of sheet (40 x 80) color lithographed poster showing Thurston
the tricks from original Taylor line today. shooting a gun at a woman in a curtained cabinet above the
stage. Linen backed. Good condition. Scarce.
170. Taylor, Rev. Ed. S. and Others. The History of Playing Cards, 4,000/5,000
with Anecdotes of their use in Conjuring, Fortune-Telling,
and Card-Sharping. London, 1865. First edition. Rebound in
brown cloth stamped in gold with marbled endsheets. Color
frontispiece, illustrated with plates. Thick 8vo. Ex-libris Milton
Kort. Spine label loose, otherwise very good condition. Toole-
Stott 657.
100/150

174
173. Thurston, Howard. Group of four Thurston souvenir

books. Including Fooling the World, Thurstons Dream Book,
Thurstons Easy Pocket Tricks (pale yellow cover, Book Number
2, All New Tricks), and Thurstons Easy Pocket Tricks (red cover).
All in publishers wraps. Condition generally good.
50/100
174. Thurston, Howard. Thurston Souvenir Pocket Mirror

(Mirror Card). American, ca. 1910. Small celluloid-backed
oval souvenir pocket mirror 1 x 2 at its widest dimensions,
bearing a bust portrait of Thurston with imps whispering in his
ears and the text Good Luck/Thurston. Mirror tarnished and
some wear to edges, otherwise good condition. Scarce. Kuethe
MC2.
400/500
175. Volkmann, Kurt and Louis Tummers. Bibliographie de

la Prestidigitation. Brussels, 1952. Number 24 from a limited
deluxe edition of 25 copies. Gray pictorial wraps. Illustrated.
Tall 8vo. Extremities show wear and some pages untrimmed as
issued, but overall good condition. Scarce.
172 100/150
The first and most useful bibliography of early German and Austrian
conjuring books.
176. Williard, Harry. Willard the Wizard. Bandera Texas, J.

Marvin Hunters Printing House, ca. 1910. Letterpress broadside
(8 x 22 ) advertising the touring tent show of Willard the
Wizard. Images depict levitations, the production of a rosebush,
and more. Framed and glazed; not examined out of frame.
50/150
The Willard Family was a three-generation dynasty of magicians
that toured the southern United States for decades, making it difficult
to accurately date this image or determine which Willard used it to
advertise his show.
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The Greatest Show on Mirth
My love affair with show business began in 1953 in Waupun, is included in the pages that follow). As the bars reputation
Wisconsin when, as a five-year-old child, I decided to be a and mine grew, that sign became a beacon for celebrities,
clown. Two years later, I discovered magic. It wasnt long before magicians, and anyone looking for a good time.
I combined the two. I dedicated the Tom-Foolery to Jim Ryan and Duke Stern.
I grew up on a farm, and at age 18 I joined the army, but Jim was a talented Chicago bar magician, and one of my magic
after three years overseas, still had my sights set on a career mentors. I met Duke at Abbotts. He became a very close friend,
in magic. So I moved to the magic capitol of the world, Colon, so much so that I named my rabbit puppet, Duke, after him.
Michigan, where for the next two years, I built illusions and Duke and Jim were two of the finest entertainers Ive ever
demonstrated tricks for Abbotts Magic Company. I studied the known.
Chavez Course with Neil Foster, and absorbed every ounce of The Tom-Foolery was different than most bars. Two rows of
magic-related information I could. The vast Abbott inventory antique theatre seats accommodated 25 patrons, and stools at
and company workshops were at my disposal, and I put both the edge of the bar itself sat another 25. Everyone else stood to
of them to good use. watch the show. But when there was no show to watch, there
A move to Atlanta came next, where I graduated from was still an aura surrounding the place. In fact, the bar became
bartending school. On the surface, that didnt seem like much the show, to some extent a giant magic trick and practical
of an accomplishment, but it was a key piece of my personal joke, in and of itself. Gags were built into the walls, the music
puzzle, the piece that would change the course of my life. system was unique and the decor was often part of the show.
Almost immediately upon graduation, I landed a job at a five- A brightly lit chest x-ray was on display in the waiting room
star restaurant in Atlanta called The Abbey. I worked there as the showing my guts full of cigarette butts and napkins. It was
bartender/bar manager for two years, and began performing proof Id actually eaten a pack of cigarettes. Coasters moved
magic behind the Abbey bar, too. In the process, most of my across the bar, seemingly at my command. Doty created a giant
signature tricks were created and refined. My cups & balls piece of neon outlining the jack of diamonds (my favorite card)
routine, the Mullica wallet, and dozens of cigarette and card that hung at the end of the bar.
routines all first saw stage time at The Abbey. While bar magicians customarily performed for small groups
Then came the big move. In 1976, with the help of my friend of customers, I was the first one to present a formal show (if you
J.C. Doty, I opened The Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre on can call what I did formal at all) for the entire room. I was
Peachtree Street. Doty built the bar and the neon sign outside also the first bar magician to use music and lighting effects in
(the original is long gone, but a miniature version he also made my show.

The walls of the Tom-Foolery were covered with souvenirs, Magic has opened many doors in my life. It has given me the
framed artwork and photographs, many of which are offered opportunity to travel, meet friends that have helped shape my
in the pages that follow. Some pieces were commissioned, or outlook, and introduced me to an incredible, talented array of
came from friends like Ed Harris, who created the Tom-Foolery teachers, entertainers, magicians, and comedians. My passion
posters, and many other sketches and paintings that hung on for making people laugh and wonder has made me one happy
the walls of the bar. Ed also illustrated my book, Show Time At guy. But as my banjo-plucking friend Bob Lewis would say, no
The Tom-Foolery. Other items, like the artwork of me with my matter how popular you are, and no matter how many friends
friend Duke the rabbit a personal favorite were sketched you think you have, the size of your funeral is going to depend
by unknown artists. on the weather!
When I closed the Tom-Foolery in 1987, I asked Red Skelton Tom Mullica
what to do next. He told me, Take ten minutes of your best
material, put it to music, and work a silent act that can play
anywhere in the world. You wont have to worry about language
barriers.
I took his advice and in an eight-month period, developed
an act that did just that took me around the world. It was the
cigarette-eating Nicotine Nincompoop routine Id developed
in Atlanta, but played in a bigger, broader way.
I first performed the act at The Body Shop in L.A., then The
Magic Castle and the F.I.S.M. convention in Holland. I then
worked my cigarette act for two months at The Genting Highland
Resort in Malaysia, which led to a 2 year contract at The Crazy
Horse in Paris. When I returned from Europe I followed Peter
Pit into Caesars Magic Empire in Las Vegas for just over a year.
I then worked as a stand-up magician (TV, industrial work,
conventions, lecturing and private engagements) until Red
Skelton passed away in 1997 at which time I re-directed my
efforts toward the tribute show Ive been doing ever since.

The Collection of Tom Mullica
177. Alan, Don. Two Don Alan books, inscribed and signed to
Tom Mullica. Including Close-Up Time ( 1960) and Pretty Sneaky
(1960). Both in publishers pictorial wraps and illustrated. 8vo.
Mullica has written his name on the cover of both books in pen.
Overall good condition. Each book warmly signed and inscribed
by Don Alan to Tom Mullica.
50/100
178. Ambitious Cigarette. Los Angeles, F.G. Thayer, ca. 1922. A 177
clever wooden device that allows the magician to transform a lit
cigarette into a cigar. Turned wood, hand painted. With paper
label. Accompanied by an ALS from Eugene Burger to Tom
Mullica describing the trick. Good condition.
40/80
179. [Michael Ammar] Group of 11 Michael Ammar magic

publications, some signed. Including four clothbound volumes:
The Complete Cups and Balls (1998; inscribed and signed to Tom
Mullica), Encore 3 (1983, inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica),
The Magic of Michael Ammar (1991; inscribed and signed to Tom
Mullica) and The Topit Book (1983, inscribed and signed to Tom 178
Mullica); as well as seven softbound booklets and publications
by Ammar: Aspen Bar Magic, The Command Performance, Encore
I and II, Paul Harris The Act, MAJ Triple Issue, and Success and
Magic. Several inscribed and signed, and some with ephemera
and TLSs from Ammar to Mullica laid in. Condition generally
good. Should be seen.
150/300
180. Apocalypse. Harry Lorayne. V1 N1 (Jan. 1978) V14

N12 (Dec. 1991). Complete file. The first ten volumes bound
in matching black cloth volumes with spines stamped in gold, 179
the last two volumes loose. Some issues three-hole punched,
otherwise good condition. V1 N1 signed and inscribed to Tom
Mullica by Harry Lorayne.
300/400
181. Aronson, Simon and David Solomon. Sessions. [Chicago],

1982. Green cloth stamped in gold with jacket. Illustrated. Large
8vo. Jacket tattered, otherwise very good condition. Inscribed
and signed to Tom Mullica by the authors.
75/150
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182. [Bar Gags] Seven comedy props/gags from The Tom-
Foolery Magic Bar Theatre. Including a novelty cigarette holder
in the shape of a champagne bottle, two motorized coasters, a
comedy bottle with swiveling neck (manufactured by Abbotts
Magic), a gag cigarette case, and more. From the collection of
Tom Mullica. Used but good condition.
100/200
183. Magic Bottle. Leiden, Anverdi, ca. 1975. The magician

cannot pour whiskey out of this small bottle, but when he
removes the neck of the bottle and replaces it on the bottles
182 bottom, liquid then flows from the bottle freely. Label shows
some wear, but overall good condition.
100/200
184. Burger, Eugene. Group of eleven Eugene Burger magic

books, some signed. Including four clothbound volumes:
The Experience of Magic (1989), The Performance of Close-Up
Magic (1987), Spirit Theatre (1986 first edition with record), and
Strange Ceremonies (1991, inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica);
and seven publications in paper wraps, including Audience
InvolvementA Lecture (1983), The Craft of Magic (1984, inscribed
and signed to Tom Mullica), Eugene Burger on Matt Schuliens
Fabulous Card Discoveries (1983), Intimate Power (1983, inscribed

and signed to Tom Mullica), Rediscoveries (1994), The Secrets of
183 Restaurant Magic (1983), and Secrets and Mysteries for the Close-Up
Entertainer (1982, inscribed For Tom Mullica, whose wonderful
wallet has helped pay my rent for over a year. Thank you!). Sizes
and bindings vary. Condition generally good. Should be seen.

150/200
185. [Card Magic] Group of 13 books about card magic.

Including At the Table by Jon Racherbaumer (1984), Card
Cavalcade Vols. 1 4 by Jerry Mentzer (1972 1977), Card Finesse
by Jon Racherbaumer (1982), The Card Magic of LePaul (1959),
The Creative Card Magic of William P. Miesel (1980), Darwin Ortiz
at the Card Table by Darwin Ortiz (1994), Expert Card Technique
by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue (1967), Fingertip Fantasies
184 by Bob Ostin (1968), Million Dollar Card Secrets by Frank Garcia
(1972), and Versatile Card Magic by Bill Simon (1983). All in cloth
or boards and illustrated; sizes vary. Condition generally good.
150/200
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187 189
188 190
186. [Card Magic] Group of over 35 card magic books from the 188. Tom Mullicas Chop Cup. American, ca. 1973. Aluminum
library of Tom Mullica. Including Any Second Now by Stephen Chop Cup used by Tom Mullica in thousands of performances
Minch (1977), Bob Hummers 3 Pets (n.d.), The Card Expert by Lynn at the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre in Atlanta. Cup stands 3
Searles (1938), Early Vernon by Faucett Ross (1962), Cy Endfields 1/8 high, mouth 3 3/8 in diameter. With two red crocheted
Entertaining Card Magic Parts 1 3 by Lewis Ganson (n.d.), The balls (one gimmicked), silk handkerchief and velvet bag. Mullica
Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase (Wheman Bros. edition), performed a variation of the Larry Jennings Chop Cup routine.
Half-A-Dozen Hummers by Bob Hummer (1940), How Gamblers Shows wear and dents from professional use.
Win by Eddie Joseph (n.d.), Premonition by Eddie Joseph (n.d.), 150/250
Secrets of a Puerto Rican Gambler by Stephen Minch (1980), and
many more. All in publishers wraps; sizes vary. Condition 189. The Chop Cup Book. Los Angeles, 1979. Black pebbled
generally good. Some books inscribed and signed. Should be seen. cloth stamped with silver foil. Illustrated. 8vo. Very good
100/200 condition. Signed and inscribed by publisher Mark Wilson to Tom
Mullica.
187. Chavez, Marian. The Chavez Studio of Magic 50/100
Prestidigitation and Showmanship (The Chavez Course). [Los
Angeles], 1960. Nine instruction manuals individually bound in 190. Tom Mullicas Switching Cigarette Case. English, ca.
colored paper wraps with paper labels, each being an individual 1970. Leather covered metal cigarette case used by Tom Mullica
section of the course. Each lesson illustrated with hand-tipped in his performance of the Bill in Cigarette; the case facilitated
Photostats. 4to. Good condition. Each volume bears Tom a secret exchange of a duplicate torn corner from a bill for the
Mullicas name on the paper label on its cover. torn corner of a borrowed bill; at the conclusion of the routine,
250/350 when the borrowed bill was discovered inside a cigarette, the
Copies of the Chavez course were never mass-produced. Instead, switched-in corner was used to verify that the bill was indeed
they were meant to be adjuncts to private, personal instruction, and that which had been previously borrowed. A clever spring-
consequently are rarely available to those who did not study the course. hinged flap has been built in to the case, using the cigarettes
themselves to hide the action. Good condition.
100/200

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191
192 194
191. Tom Mullicas close-up cigarette case. American [?], ca. 193. [Cigarette/smoking gimmicks and gags] Collection of
1973. Textured brass cigarette case used by Tom Mullica in cigarette gimmicks and gags from the collection of Tom
thousands of performances at the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Mullica. Including fake cigars and cigarettes of various designs
Theatre in Atlanta. Mullica used the case in performances of (wooden, sponge, plastic, etc.) cigarette holders and tricks
numerous tricks, most famously his AEROBIC Bill in Cigarette (including several versions of the Harlequin Cigarette Holder
trick and his Nicotine Nincompoop cigarette-eating act. Original prop), as well as pipes (including two Lucky Strike cigarette
clasp has been replaced with magnetic closure by Mullica. Good packs that turn into pipes). Condition varies but generally good.
condition. 50/100
200/300
194. [Cigarette Magic] 19 books about cigarette magic from
192. Tom Mullicas stage cigarette case. American [?], ca. 1980. the library of Tom Mullica. Including Tom Mullicas Aerobic by
Gold-plated cigarette case bearing the initial T. Used by Tom Richard Kaufman (1982; being the first copy of this publication
Mullica in all of the stage performances of his famous cigarette as noted in Mullicas hand on the front cover), The Amazing
eating Nicotine Nincompoop act at Caesars Palace, the Crazy Cigar by Giovanni Livera (1997), Celebrated Cigarettes by Keith
Horse, and on dozens of international television appearances. Clark (1965), Cigar Manipulations by Jack Chanin (n.d.), Cigarette
Presented to Mullica as a gift by his mentor Neil Foster. Light Manipulation by Louis F. Christianer (ca. 1920), Comedy Cigarette
wear to interior, but overall good condition. in Coat Routine by Terry Seabrooke (1981), The Encyclopedia of
200/300 Cigarette Tricks by Keith Clark (1978), Expert Cigarette Magic by
D. Deveen (ca. 1930), Novel Cigarette Tricks by Berland (1934),
Producing Lighted Cigarettes by Loyd Enochs (1953; two copies),
Tops Treasury of Cigarette Magic by Neil Foster (n.d.), and
others. Sizes and bindings vary. All with Mullicas blind stamp.
100/200

The Book that Launched
A Career in Tom-Foolery
195. Clark, Keith. The Encyclopedia of Cigarette Tricks. New
York, 1952. Second enlarged edition. Grey cloth stamped in two
colors. Illustrated. 8vo. Cloth soiled and spine chipped at head
and foot, corners bumped, but contents sound.
400/600
This copy of Keith Clarks groundbreaking work on cigarette tricks was
purchased by Tom Mullica at age 18 at Abbotts Magic Get-Together.
It served as his introduction to cigarette manipulation. As a result, the
books margins contain notes and information written in by Mullica
as he learned to perform the moves and routines it describes. Inside the
front cover, Mullica has written his name and home address, and taped
to the FFEP is a list of suppliers of the chemicals that can be used to
automatically light a cigarette without flames. In 15 chapters, the text
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explains palms, passes and the preparation of cigarettes. Chapter ten of
the book is perhaps the most prophetic of all, as it describes techniques
for tonguing cigarettes keeping lit cigarettes in the performers mouth
and the tricks that can be accomplished therewith. Needless to say,
Mullica went on to develop this conceit into the career-making act that
would cement his reputation first as one of the worlds greatest close-
up magicians, and later, as one of the most unusual and entertaining
variety acts in the world.
196. [Close-Up Magic] Group of close-up magic tricks from

the collection of Tom Mullica. Including a wooden flap card
box, salt pour gimmick, double reel (George Kirkendall), small 195
leather dice cup and dice (a quantity), walnut shells, a brass Pea
Can, leather card case bearing Mullicas initials, and more. All in
good condition. Should be seen.
100/200
197. [Close-Up Magic] Group of 14 books about close-up

magic. Including The Art of Close-Up Magic Vols. 1 and 2 by Lewis
Ganson (ca. 1977), The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings by Mike
Maxwell (1986), Close-Up Presentation by John Mendoza (1974),
Darwins Thumb Tip Miracles by Gary Darwin (1981, inscribed and
196
signed to Tom Mullica), Eddie Fechters Dice Holdout Methods for
Magicians by Jerry Mentzer (1974), Life Savers by Michael Weber

(1991), Magic of the Hands, More Magic of the Hands and Further
Magic of the Hands by Edward Victor (v.d.), Magician Nitely the
Magic of Eddie Fechter by Jerry Mentzer (1974), Martin Gardner
Presents by Martin Gardner (1993), The New Modern Coin Magic
by J.B. Bobo (1972), and Stars of Magic (1961). Sizes and bindings
vary; generally good condition. All with Mullicas blind stamp.
Should be seen.
100/200
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198. [Close-Up Magic] Group of 49 books about close-up
magic. Including Bob Reads Transpo Tumbler by Bob Read (1979;
inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica), Bert Allertons The Close-
Up Magician by Robert Parrish (1964), Coin and Money Magic

by Eddie Joseph (1942), Larry Jennings on Card & Coin Handling
(1977), Kort is Now in Session by Milton Kort (1962), Magic for
Bartenders by Senor Mardo (n.d.), The Magic of Matt Schulien by
Phil Willmarth (1959), Over the Coffee Cups by Martin Gardner
(1949), Select Secrets by Dai Vernon (1949), and many more. All
bound in publishers wraps; sizes vary. Condition generally 198
good. Some titles signed and inscribed to Tom Mullica. All with
Mullicas blind stamp. Should be seen.
100/200
199. CW Coin Classic. Collectors Workshop, Washington, D.C.,

ca. 1990. A card case is balanced on an empty glass. Four coins
are dropped into another glass that is covered by a handkerchief
and placed on top of the case. One by one, the coins penetrate
the glass and case and land in the tumbler below them. Includes
mechanical case, carrying box, and instructions and prepared
Tom-Foolery card case. Good condition.
199
200/300
200. [Coin Tricks] Group of coin tricks and souvenir coins

from the collection of Tom Mullica. Including many specially
machined and gimmicked coins, including double-headed
coins, folding coins, shell coins, Scotch & Soda sets, as well as
Okito coin boxes and similar tricks. Accompanied by over 50
palming coins and souvenir tokens from FISM, the World Magic
Summit, and other events and magic shops. Condition generally
good. High original cost; many tricks include silver dollars and
half dollars. Should be seen.
200/300
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201. Tom Mullicas Dice Cup. Pressley Guitar, ca. 1975. Thick
black leather dice cup with six red casino dice and one jumbo
white Bakelite die. As used by Tom Mullica in thousands of
performance at the Tom Foolery Magic Bar Theatre. Cup stands
3 high, 2 5/8 in diameter. Worn but good condition.
100/200
202. Tom Mullicas Malini Egg Bags. Two specially

manufactured black bags used by Tom Mullica at the Tom-
Foolery Magic Bar Theatre in Atlanta. Mullicas routine
included the usual vanish and reproduction of an egg from the
bag as with most version of the trick, but at the conclusion, he
produced a drink from the bag. Bags measure 7 x 7 . Good
condition.
202
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203 206
203. Fox, Karrell. Group of six Karrell Fox magic books, five 206. Gardner, Martin. The Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic.
signed. Including Abrakafox (1983), Another Book (1979), Chicago, 1978. Publishers orange cloth stamped in gold.
CleverLike a Fox (1976), Goodies (1991), Much Ado about Illustrated. 4to. Light wear and minor soiling to page edges, title
Something (1995), and My Latest Book (1988). Sizes and page torn, otherwise good condition. Signed and inscribed To
bindings vary. Generally good condition. All but Abrakafox Tom Foolery, after a great show, Dec. 1982, Martin Gardner
warmly signed and inscribed by Karrell Fox to Tom Mullica. and with a TLS from Gardner to Mullica laid in, describing a
75/150 match trick used by Cardini.
100/200
204. Galloway, Andrew. The Ramsay Classics. Ayr, 1977.
Pebbled black leather with marbled end sheets; possibly from
a limited deluxe edition. Illustrated. 8vo. Good condition.
Inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica, and with a letter from the
author to Tom Mullica laid in.
100/200
With: Galloway, Andrew. The Ramsay Legend. Chicago, 1975. Comb
bound. 4to. Good condition.
207
207. Grippo, Jimmy. The Magic of Jimmy Grippo. Las Vegas,

1981. Publishers cloth with jacket, illustrated with photographs.
8vo. Cloth soiled and jacket tattered, otherwise good condition.
Signed and inscribed To Tom Mullica, Yours is a real good act,
Jimmy Grippo.
205 50/150
205. Ganson, Lewis. Dai Vernons Further Inner Secrets of Card
Magic. London, ca. 1958. Publishers pictorial wraps, illustrated
with photographs. 8vo. Lightly toned and worn at extremities,
otherwise good condition. Signed and inscribed Best Wishes to
Tom Mullica, Sincerely, Dai Vernon, and signed and inscribed a
second time by Vernon on the title page.
150/250

208. Tom Mullicas Harbin Table. Wooden attach-type case
converts into a stage table modeled after a design developed
by Robert Harbin. A sliding panel on the bottom of the tabletop
is removed and from inside comes a set of collapsible legs on
which the case rests. The interior of the case contains felt-lined
compartments for Mullicas act, as well as a thread reel. Attached
to the front of the case is a hand painted sign advertising the
Tom-Foolery. Case measures 15 x 12 x 7 when closed. Table
stands 34 high when open. Accompanied by a smaller top
made by Mullica that also attaches to the table legs. Shows wear
from professional use, particularly inside the table, but overall
good condition.
150/250
The tabletops were built by Mullica while working for Abbotts
Magic in the 1970s. Later, the larger table was used by Mullica in his
performance at the 1984 Desert Magic Seminar, where he won first
208 place Siegfried & Roys Golden Lions Head Award. The legs of
the table were commercially manufactured; Mullica himself built the
box that houses them and commissioned the hand painted sign.
209. Jack of Diamonds neon sign. Atlanta, J.C. Doty, ca.

1976. Oversized neon sign depicting the corner of the Jack of
Diamonds, Tom Mullicas favorite card, in two colors. This
sign hung at the end of the Tom-Foolery bar and was used in
numerous routines and tricks Mullica performed there for
over a decade. Neon encased in dark black plastic, standing
approximately 30 high. Good condition.
208 150/200
210. Jay, Ricky. Cards as Weapons. New York, 1977. Publishers

pictorial wraps, illustrated. Large 8vo. Good condition.
100/200
211. Jumping Cigarettes. American, ca. 1970. Secret device

hidden inside a pack of cigarettes which will launch two
cigarettes, one at a time, into the air at the magicians command.
Used by Tom Mullica. Good condition.
40/80
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213
212
Fred Kaps Smoking Secret

212. Fred Kaps Smoking a Thumb gimmick. Dutch [?], ca. 213. Smoking the Thumb gimmicks and research archive. A
1970. Small wooden gimmick used by the great Dutch Magician group of seven different gimmicks for the Smoking a Thumb
Fred Kaps (Abraham Pieter Adrianus Bongers) to apparently effect popularized by Ade Duval and Fred Kaps, including
draw thick, cloudy smoke from his thumb as if it were a pipe. devices manufactured by Owen Magic Supreme, Abbotts and
The thumb-smoking trick was a signature piece in Kaps others, as well as a file of commercially printed (and copied)
repertoire; he performed the trick in countless stage shows. The instructions for the use of the gimmick, and correspondence to
exact choreography of the routine and method behind the trick Tom Mullica from Karrell Fox, Martin Gardner, Frank Clinton,
were closely guarded for years. This small gimmick and Kaps Bob Read, Pete Biro, Harold Martin, Bill Dodson, Stewart James
masterful sleight-of-hand turned what is typically a novelty in and others regarding methods for performing the effect and
other magicians acts into a feature mystery long remembered ways to manufacture the props. Letters include both ALSs and
by audiences. Though several manufacturers of magic tricks TLSs. An outstanding archive of material on this puzzling effect.
have attempted to recreate Kaps gimmick, the original, offered Good condition. Should be seen.
here, is different than most marketed versions. Accompanied 250/350
by a video of Kaps performing the routine, a length of fibrous
cord used to create the smoke, and an ALS from Del Cartier
to Tom Mullica describing when and where the gimmick was
purchased, on Mullicas behalf. Gimmick well worn from
professional use, but good condition.
350/500

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214. Kaufman, Richard. The Complete Works of Derek Dingle. bindings vary. Generally good condition. All with Mullicas
New York, 1982. Publishers cloth with jacket, illustrated. 4to. blind stamp. Many warmly inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica.
Good condition. Signed and inscribed on the title page by Derek Should be seen.
Dingle and Richard Kaumfan to Tom Mullica. 100/200
50/100
217. Tom Mullicas 1997 Lecturer of the Year Award. Los
215. Kaufman, Richard. Group of seven Richard Kaufman Angeles, John Gaughan, 1997. Handsome 15 long hardwood
magic books. Including Cardmagic (1979; #151 of 200 hardbound magic wand in custom wooden box. Presented to Tom Mullica
first edition copies numbered and initialed by Kaufman), Coinmagic on receiving the 1997 Lecturer of the Year Award from the
(1981; inscribed and signed by Kaufman to Tom Mullica), David Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). A brass plaque
Roths Expert Coin Magic (1985 slipcased edition), Sankey Panky bearing Mullicas name is affixed inside the lid of the box. Box
(1986), Sawas Library of Magic Vol. 1 (1988), The Secrets of Brother hallmarked by Gaughan. Good condition.
John Hamman (1989), and Steel and Silver (1994). All in publishers 100/200
cloth with jackets, illustrated and 4to. Generally good condition.
100/150 218. Lorayne, Harry. Group of 12 Harry Lorayne magic books.
Including Afterthoughts (1975), Best of Friends Vols. I and II (both
216. [Lecture Notes] Over 45 sets of lecture notes from the inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica by Lorayne), Close-Up Card
collection of Tom Mullica. Including Anverdis Lezing Seminar Magic (1952; inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica), Deck-Sterity
Lecture (1964), Flip-ping My Top Secrets by Flip Hallema (n.d., (1967), The Epitome Location (1976), The Great Divide (1972), My
inscribed and signed), Formula One Close-Up: The Magic of Randy Favorite Card Tricks (1965), Personal Secrets (1964), Quantum Leaps
Wakeman by John Mendoza (1985, inscribed and signed), Larry (1979; inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica), Reputation-Makers
West Lecture 2 by Larry West (1982, inscribed and signed), The (1971), and Rim Shots (1973). All but one 8vo; bindings vary. All
Magic of Eric Decamps Compendium I by Steve Schneiderman with Mullicas blind stamp. Condition generally good. Should
(1985, inscribed and signed), A Visit with Larry Jennings by James be seen.
Patton (n.d., inscribed and signed), The Winning Edge by Rocco 200/300
Silano (1987, inscribed and signed), and many more. Sizes and

219. Marlo, Edward. Group of fourteen Ed Marlo card magic
books. Including Action Palm (1969), Card Switches (1961), The
Cardician (1953), Early Marlo (n.d.), Estimation (1971), Fingertip
Control (1969), Marlo in Spades (1964), Marlos Objectives
(1973), Marlo Without Tears (1983; signed and inscribed by Jon
Racherbaumer to Tom Mullica), The Multiple Shift (1961), Off the
Top (1967), Seconds, Centers, Bottoms (n.d.), Side Steal (1969), and
The Tabled Palm (1969). All but one in publishers wraps. Sizes
vary. All with Mullicas blind stamp. Generally good condition.
75/150
220. Maxwell, Mike. The Classic Magic of Larry Jennings.

Lake Tahoe, 1986. Black leather stamped in gold with matching
slipcase. Illustrated. Number 167 of the publishers limited,
deluxe edition. 4to. Very good condition. Signed by Larry 219
Jennings.
100/200
221. [Miscellaneous] 16 magic books from the library of Tom

Mullica. Including Abbotts Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks Vol. II by
Stewart James (n.d.), Harbincadabra by Robert Harbin (1979), The
John Booth Classics by John Booth (n.d.), Magic and Methods of
Ross Bertram by Ross Bertram (1978), The Magic of Francis Carlyle
by Roger Pierre (1975), Magic With Faucett Ross by Lewis Ganson
(n.d.), Magical Wishes by Stephen Hobbs (1993), Magicomedy by
Mike Caveney (1981), My Best by J.G. Thompson, Jr. (1959), Okito
on Magic by Robert Parrish and Theo Bamberg (1952), Practical
Mental Effects by Annemann (1963), Routined Manipulation Finale
by Lewis Ganson (n.d.), Seabrookes Book by Terry Seabrooke
(1986, inscribed and signed), Straight Talk about Theme Park Magic
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by Doug Anderson (1984, inscribed and signed), Tricks with Cards
by Professor Hoffmann (n.d.), and Wise Guy by Mike Caveney
(1993). All bound in cloth; sizes vary. All with Mullicas blind
stamp. Generally good condition.
250/350
222. [Miscellaneous] 40 magic books from the library of Tom

Mullica. Including The Art of Body Loading and Productions by
Eddie Joseph (1950), The Calostro Mind Reading Act by Ralph W.
Read (1945), The Comedy Act of and by Tom Palmer (1969), The
Encyclopedia of Sleeving by Jack Chanin (n.d.), Expert Billiard Ball
Manipulation Parts I and II by Burling Hull (1928; Part I inscribed
and signed), Illusion Systems Book Four by Paul Osborne (1986,
inscribed and signed), Newspaper Magic by Gene Anderson and
Frances Marshall (1968), The Professional Touch by Billy McComb

(1987), The Secrets of Karl Germain by Stuart Cramer (1962), Silks
Supreme by Keith Clark (1942), , and many more All bound in
wraps; sizes vary. Generally good condition. All with Mullicas
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blind stamp. Some inscribed and signed. Should be seen.
100/200

223. [Miscellaneous] Group of over 60 magic books from the
library of Tom Mullica. Including 400 Tricks You Can Do by
Howard Thurston (1948), Dont Look Now by Al Leech (1960),
The Encyclopedia of Card Tricks by Jean Hugard (1961), Good Night
Mr. Dante by Val Andrews (1978), How to Make a Ghost Walk by
Dunninger (1936), The Illustrated History of Magic by Milbourne
Christopher (1973), Outs Precautions and Challenges by Charles
Hopkins (1940), The Professional Touch by Monk Watson (1945),
Programmes of Famous Magicians by Max Holden (1974), Scarne on
Cards by John Scarne (1963), and many more. Sizes and bindings
vary. Generally good condition. All with Mullicas blind stamp.
Several books inscribed and signed to Tom Mullica. Should be
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seen.
150/250
224. Tom Mullicas Misers Dream props. Including a chrome-

plated bell bucket, 12 dollar-size Ireland Magic Co. palming
coins and a quantity of old English pennies. Performed
thousands of times at the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre in
Atlanta. Mullicas routine required no special apparatus, being
accomplished by sleight-of-hand alone. Bucket stands 7 high.
Good condition.
150/250
225. The original Mullica Wallet. American, ca. 1975. Dark

leather morocco breast pocket-type wallet with pebbled finish.
Used by Tom Mullica in thousands of professional performances.
A spectators signed, selected card was caused to appear inside
224 the wallet actually inside a wallet nested in the larger, outer
wallet by Mullica in his many appearances at the Tom-Foolery,
on television, and at other private performances. The wallet is
also constructed to facilitate the card in wallet handling devised
by Paul LePaul, and is bears the text Ten of Spades in gold
stamping on its reverse. Zipper worn and finicky, wallet shows
wear from professional use, overall good condition.
150/300
With: Card to Wallet, The Book by Jerry Mentzer (1981), in good
condition, inscribed and signed by Mentzer to Tom Mullica. Mentzer
manufactured and marketed the Mullica wallet after purchasing the
rights to it. Several presentations for the trick are described in detail
in this book. Inside the wallet are also Mullicas props for the Edward
Victor/Fred Kaps Eleven Bill Trick, as well as a set of gimmicked bills
225 for the trick known as Hornswoggled.

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226. Mullica, Tom. Archive of Tom Mullicas correspondence 229. Mullica, Tom. Three framed pieces of Tom Mullica/
and magic notes. Including dozens of TLSs and ALSs written Tom-Foolery art. Including two oversized photos and one
to Mullica by famous magicians, including Neil Foster, Glenn large caricature. The former two are portraits of Mullica, one a
Falkenstein, Karrell, Fox, Harry Lorayne, Sam Berland, Max black-and-white image, the other a color portrait, both taken at
Maven, Frank Garcia, and many others. Accompanied by two the Tom-Foolery; the caricature shows Mullica performing his
files of notes, both typed and in Mullicas hand (some on Tom- trademark Nicotine Nincompoop cigarette routine. All three
Foolery stationery), outlining routines, presentations and the framed and glazed and not examined out of their frames, but
methods behind many of his most famous tricks, among them generally good condition.
cigarette effects, card tricks, and much more. Also included are 150/200
over 50 pages of instructions for various cigarette and close-up
magic tricks compiled by Mullica during his years at the Tom- 230. Mullica, Tom. Oversized photo of Tom Mullica. Ca. 1976.
Foolery. A unique and significant archive compiled by one of Taken during Mullicas run at the Tom-Foolery and depicting
the 20th centurys greatest comedy magicians. Good condition. him blowing a smoke ring and magically catching it in his
Should be seen. fingers. 23 x 27 . Framed and glazed, and not examined out
200/300 of frame.
100/200
227. Mullica, Tom. Color photo of Tom Mullica at the bar.
Ca. 1976. Taken during Mullicas run at the Tom-Foolery and 231. Mullica, Tom. Tom Mullicas wristwatches. One watch
depicting him wildly grinning and pouring a drink from an oil with expandable metal band bears a caricature of Mullica
can. 18 x 16 . Framed and glazed, and not examined out of drawn by Ed Harris and performing his cigarette act; the
frame. Good condition. other, with a leather band, bears a different caricature used to
100/200 advertise Mullicas appearance at the Crazy Horse in Paris. Both
timepieces worn by Mullica and custom made for his personal
228. Mullica, Tom. Three oversized photos of Tom Mullica at use. Some wear evident, but overall good condition.
the Tom-Foolery. In two photographs, Mullica lampoons with 150/200
his rabbit puppet Duke; in the third, he stands behind the bar.
16 x 20. Photographer unknown. Ca. 1979. One photograph 232. Nelson, Earl. Variations. Los Angeles, 1979. Revised
framed and glazed. Good condition. edition. Publishers pebbled burgundy cloth stamped in gold.
100/200 Illustrated. 8vo. Good condition. From an unstated limited
edition with Tom Mullicas name embossed on the cover in gold,
and inscribed and signed to Mullica by publisher Mark Wilson.
50/100

233 236
233. The New York Magic Symposium Collections, Vols. 1 236. The Phoenix. Walter Gibson, et al. N1 (Feb 1942) N 300
4. V.p., 1982 86. All in publishers cloth, illustrated and 4to. (Feb. 1954). Complete file. Being the six volume hardbound
Condition generally good. Collection 3 inscribed and signed to reprint edition published by Louis Tannen, Inc. Ex libris Tom
Tom Mullica by publisher Adam J. Fleischer. Mullica. Alfredson/Daily 5595. Accompanied by a complete file
75/150 of the reprint edition of The New Phoenix. Alfredson/Daily 5180.
75/150
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234. Page, Patrick and Albert Goshman. Magic by Gosh. [Los 237
Angeles], 1985. Publishers cloth with jacket and cloth-covered
slipcase, as issued. Illustrated. Large 8vo. The words Reference 237. Pierce, Lance. Roger Klause in Concert. Tahoma, 1992.
Copy have been written on the title page, otherwise very good Publishers cloth with jacket. Illustrated with photographs. 4to.
condition. Signed and inscribed by Goshman to Tom Mullica. Jacket and extremities show light wear. Warmly inscribed and
75/150 signed For my dear friend and consummate Entertainer Tom
Mullica May the Moments herein gbring you many hours of

235. [Periodicals] Collection of magic periodicals from the informed pleasure. Yours in the faith, Roger Klause.
library of Tom Mullica. Including complete and incomplete 50/100

files. Titles represented include The Conjurer, Pallbearers Review,
Pabular, Inside Magic, MAJ, Chaps Scrapbook (complete file;
reprint edition), Richards Almanac, Facsimile (complete file),
Kabbala, Hierophant, Wenii (Genii magazine spoof), The New Tops,
and others. Condition generally good. Several issues inscribed
and signed to Tom Mullica. Should be seen.
100/200

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238. [Programs and Posters] Collection of programs and 240. [Jim Ryan] Willmarth, Phil. Jim Ryan Close-Up 1 4. Bound
posters featuring Tom Mullica. Including souvenir programs together in a black pebbled buckram volume stamped in gold
and posters from conventions at which Mullica appeared. on the cover with the text My Friend/Jim Ryan/Tom Mullica.
Among the events represented here are Abbotts Magic Get- Bound in are a set of Jim Ryans lecture notes as well as a feature
Together, S.A.M. and I.B.M. national conventions, and programs story on Ryan and his magic from M-U-M magazine, Nov. 1981.
for venues at which Mullica appeared with his Nicotine All publications warmly inscribed by Jim Ryan and author Phil
Nincompoop cigarette act, including the Crazy Horse in Paris Willmarth to Tom Mullica. Very good condition.
and the Genting Highland resort in Malaysia. Condition varies, 100/200
but generally good. Should be seen. Ryan was a well-liked Chicago bar magician and honoree at Fechters
50/100 Finger Flicking Frolic in 1977. He studied magic with L.L. Ireland,
and opened his first tavern, The Magic Tap, in Chicago in 1933. The
239. Rice, Harold. Rices Encyclopedia of Silk Magic Vols. 1 fourth volume of Jim Ryan Close-Up details his routine for the Cups
3. Wynewood, 1948 1962. First editions. All three in publishers and Balls (see next lot).
cloth with jackets. Illustrated. Thick 8vo. Ex-libris Tom Mullica.
Jackets chipped as usually encountered, otherwise good 241. Jim Ryans Cups and Balls and Rising Cards. Attractive
condition. shadowbox containing Jim Ryans personal set of Ireland cups
50/150 for the Cups and Balls and his apparatus for the Val Evans Rising
Cards trick. Shadowbox measures 24 x 27 x 6. Good condition.
Accompanying the display is an ALS from Ryan to Mullica that
outlines the working of the rising card trick (calling it a Master
Piece) and stating, in part, These cups I am sending you are
some I have used for at least 25 years. The letter is addressed to
Weirdo #1 and signed by Weirdo #2.
250/350
With: Jim Ryans last deck of cards, ca. June, 1983. A deck of blue
Bicycle rider back cards owned by Ryan. According to Mullica, and as
noted by him on the card case, this pack was the last one used by Ryan.
It was sent to Mullica by Ryans widow after Ryans passing.
243
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242. [Jim Ryan and Duke Stern] Portraits of Jim Ryan and Duke A letter from co-author Richard Kaufman to Tom Mullica has been
Stern from the Tom-Foolery. Originally on display at the Tom- bound in to the rear of the book, stating, in part, Below you will find
Foolery in the waiting room; the bar was dedicated to these an envelope containing a gaffed card that we originally planned to
two magicians, who Tom Mullica considered his mentors and include in the book. Later, I decided to include only the tricks and let
closest friends. Rough wooden frame measures 24 x 18 . them make the gaff themselves. When England custom made your cards
Accompanied by an oil painting of Stern by Louise Diamond he also made one of these tunnel gaffs. Ive included the text for
and a watercolor of Mullica watching Ryan perform the Cups the two tricks which use it on the following pages. No other copy of the
and Balls, inscribed and signed to Mullica by Ryan and signed books has these tricks or the gaffed card .
by the artist, Ed Harris. Condition generally good.
200/300
243. Racherbaumer, Jon and Richard Kaufman. Don Englands

Gaffed to the Hilt. New York, 1985. Publishers three-ring
binder stamped in silver, as issued. Being number 11 from a
limited edition of 110 copies, including all necessary handmade
gimmicked cards tipped in to the book in glassine envelopes. The
gimmicked cards in this set were custom made from Tom-Foolery
playing cards by Don England, specifically for Tom Mullica.
4to. Printed envelope containing two decks of cards tattered at
extremities, one Tom-Foolery card box crushed, but two extra
boxes included, otherwise good condition. Uncommon. Signed 244
by Kaufman, Don England and Jon Racherbaumer; signed and 244. Siegfried & Roy. Siegfried & Roy Mastering the Impossible.
inscribed to Tom Mullica by Jon Racherbaumer. New York, 1992. Publishers cloth with jacket. Illustrated. 4to.
250/350 Good condition. Signed and inscribed to Tom Mullica by Siegfried
& Roy, and with a TLS from S&R to Mullica laid in.
40/80
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245. Skinner, Michael. Michael Skinners Classic Sampler.

Tahoma, 1996. Black leather stamped in gold with matching
slipcase, being number 164 in the publishers limited, deluxe
edition. Illustrated with photographs. 4to. Very good condition.
Signed by Michael Skinner.
75/150
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248. Tom-Foolery signs. Pair of signs for the two earliest

incarnations of the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar theatre, before its
final incarnation as a stand-alone venue. The earlier sign, circa
1972, crafted of plastic (and calling the bar the Tomfoolery) with
raised lettering and accents (23 x 11 ), the other a metal sign
(32 x 10) with black text, circa 1974. Worn but good condition.
246 100/200
246. [Stage Magic] Group of stage magic props and tricks

used by Tom Mullica. Including a three-ring Linking Ring set
(used by Mullica at the Tom-Foolery), vanishing bottle, dancing
(floating) billiard cue (Creekmore magic), two Daylight Spirit
Sance cloths, Wellers String of Sausages, Stiff Rope, rope
shears, Whats Next? spot card trick, and more. Good condition.
100/200
247. Tarbell, Harlan. The Tarbell Course in Magic Vols. 1 7.

New York, 1953 1972. Seven matching cloth volumes in cloth 249
bindings. Illustrated. 8vo. Lacking jackets, otherwise good 249. Vernon, Dai. Revelations. Pasadena, 1984. Publishers
condition. Ex-libris Tom Mullica. black cloth with dust jacket. Illustrated. 8vo. Number 77 from
75/150 a limited deluxe edition of 300 copies, with a photograph of
Vernon tipped-in. Light wear at page edges, otherwise very
good condition. Signed and inscribed To Tom, a real credit to
our art. D.V.
250/300
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Wonder. Seattle, 1996. Two volumes in brown publishers
cloth stamped in told, with dust jackets. Illustrated. Large 8vo.
Jackets lightly worn and soiled, otherwise good condition. Both 252. Charcoal portrait of Tom Mullica and his rabbit, Duke.
volumes warmly signed and inscribed by Tommy Wonder to Tom Paul Pannan [?], 1980. Detailed and lifelike half-length portrait
and Stephen Mullica. of Tom Mullica performing with Duke, his rabbit puppet. The
100/200 pictures background is a large playing card. 36 X 29, framed
and glazed. Good condition.
150/300
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251. Tom Mullicas Cups and Balls. St. Louis, Rings N Things,
ca. 1975. Set of three nesting copper cups for the venerable Cups 253. Tom Mullicas Nicotine Nincompoop glasses. Pair of
and Balls trick; accompanied by a wooden magic wand with prescription eyeglasses with bright orange frames worn by Tom
brass tips, three final load balls and three sponge balls. As used Mullica during his two year run at the famous Crazy Horse
by Tom Mullica in nearly two decades of close-up entertainment nightclub in Paris. Designed specifically to match the black
both at his Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre and in private work. tuxedo and bright orange accessories Mullica performed in.
Cups well worn and dented from years of professional use. Accompanied by an 8 x 10 photograph of Mullica wearing the
250/350 glasses, as well as a copy of Genii magazine bearing a portrait of
Mullica on the cover also wearing the glasses. Good condition.
100/200
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254. Tom Mullicas Multiplying Bottles. Colon, Abbotts 256. Tom-Foolery photo montage. Collection of 44 candid black-
Magic, ca. 1972. Three sets of three nesting faux bottles and and-white photographs of Tom Mullica performing various
two tubes for use in the multiplying bottle trick, as performed routines and gags behind the bar at the Tom-Foolery, including
by Mullica during his employment at Abbotts Magic Mfg. Co. the Linking Rings, cigarette and smoke tricks, card effects,
Accompanied by Tom Mullicas copy of The Ken Brooke Series ventriloqual routines, and with his rabbit puppet, Duke. Framed
No. 3, which explains Brookes routine for the trick. Tubes and and glazed. 46 x 40. Good condition.
bottles show wear, but overall good condition. 100/200
200/300
255. Tom-Foolery hooked rug. Oversized hooked rug bearing

the logo of the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre. Ca. 1977. At one
time, this rug hung in a prominent spot in the Tom-Foolery. 55 x
26. Shows wear.
150/250
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257. Tom-Foolery original poster artwork. Indianapolis, Ed 259. Tom-Foolery neon sign. Atlanta, J.C. Doty, ca. 1978. Small
Harris, ca. 1980. Pen-and-ink illustration on artists board version of the neon sign that advertised Mullicas famous magic
depicting a caricature of Mullica performing at his bar, drawn bar theatre, bearing a lighted portrait of Mullica at its center
from a backstage perspective; audience members laugh as and surrounded by three colors of neon. 20 x 18 x 6 . Good
Mullica performs. 25 x 16 . Bumps and chips at extremities, working condition. See Front Cover.
but overall good condition. 400/600
200/300 The original sign was also built by J.C. Doty, and was much larger
Harriss drawing is similar in execution to the well-known David than this one. The large sign hung outside the Tom-Foolery above the
Devant poster titled All Done by Kindness, which shows the entrance, but was destroyed when the bar closed. This smaller version
awestruck and amused faces of spectators from Devants perspective. was on display inside the bar.
258. Tom-Foolery Greatest Show on Mirth original poster 260. Tom Mullicas close-up case. Frankfurt, Magic Studio
artwork. Indianapolis, Ed Harris, ca. 1980. Colorful bust Weinbruch, ca. 1960. Attache-type case with numerous interior
portrait of Tom Mullica performing his famous cigarette-eating compartments that contain many of the props used by Tom
act designed in the style of a Ringling Brothers circus poster. Mullica in his close-up performances. Included in the case are a
Watercolor on artists board, 19 x 21 . Framed and glazed; supply of Tom-Foolery playing cards, Real Smoke gimmicks,
not examined out of frame. Good condition. Mullicas Frog in my Throat rubber frog gags, bar napkins,
300/400 matches, a chrome card clip, cigarette and lighter gags, and
cigarette packs, Mullicas Ring Flite, the prop for Mullicas
smoke ring gag used in his publicity pictures, and three different
unauthorized versions of his Mullica wallet. Case is covered in
faux alligator skin; props and case show wear from constant
professional use. Case measures 18 x 13 x 5. Hallmarked.
Generally good condition.
200/400
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261. Tom-Foolery magic wands. Calcutta, D.A. Tayade, 1975 263. Vanishing Birdcage. Colon, Abbotts Magic Mfg. Co., ca.
1988. A collection of eleven hand painted wooden magic wands as 1973. As popularized by Harry Blackstone, Sr. A brass birdcage
manufactured by the firm of Tayade of India. Beginning in 1973 at bound in red ribbon vanishes from between the magicians hands.
The Abbey, Mullica began using these handsome wooden wands Used by Tom Mullica at the Tom-Foolery Magic Bar Theatre. Good
in his performances. Beginning in 1978 at the Tom-Foolery, he used condition.
a new wand each year. Displayed in a black wooden shadowbox 100/200
measuring 17 x 25. Wands show wear from use, as expected, but
overall good condition. 264. [Dai Vernon] Ganson, Lewis. Group of four Dai Vernon magic
200/300 books. Including Malini and His Magic (ca. 1979), Dai Vernons
Inner Card Trilogy (1996), Dai Vernons Tribute to Nate Leipzig (ca.
262. [Ventriloquism] 38 books on ventriloquism from the library 1958), and Dai Vernons Ultimate Card Secrets (ca. 1965). All in cloth
of Tom Mullica. Including Anyone can be a Ventriloquist Including with jackets and illustrated with photographs. Sizes vary. All with
You! By Clinton Detweiler (1975), How to Become a Ventriloquist by Mullicas blind stamp. Condition generally good.
Bob Falkner (1973), Maher Home Course of Ventriloquism by Clinton 50/150
Detweiler (1975; 30 volumes), Make Your Own Dummy by William
H. Andersen (1980), New Laff-Tested Dialogues by George McAthy
(1967), Talk to the Animals by Bill Boley (1976), Ventriloquism by Paul
Stadleman (n.d.), Ventriloquism Made Easy by John Mendoza (1955),
and Ventriloquism: Magic With Your Voice by George Schindler
(1982). All in publishers wraps; sizes vary. All with Mullicas blind
stamp. Condition generally good.
50/100
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a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written
The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be bid(s).
offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., as agent for
consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at Telephone Bids If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us
auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to
contact said prospective buyer to enable them to participate in the bidding
by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors
PRIOR TO THE SALE
and omissions in connection with telephone bidding.
Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to in person

Online Bids We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do
or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they
not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or
are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be
software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids.
provided if timely requested.
Bidding Increments - Expected bid increments are as follows.

Condition of lots, warranties and representations. All lots are sold AS IS
and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its
consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied Min Value Max Value Increment
with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its $0.00 $29.00 $5.00
consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of
$30.00 $99.00 $10.00
any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose,
$100.00 $499.00 $25.00
correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition,
size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, $500.00 $999.00 $50.00
provenance, period, source, origin, completeness, historical significance of $1000.00 $1,999.00 $100.00
any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not $2,000.00 $5,999.00 $200.00
imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and
$6,000.00 $9,999.00 $500.00
tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or
oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, $10,000.00 $19,999.00 $1,000.00
an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement, the remarks $20,000.00 $49,999.00 $2,000.00
of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, $50,000.00 and above 10% of current bid
representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions,
Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or
Note: the auctioneer may modify the increments at any time.
implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction
rights to any lot sold.
Reserves Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without
reserve, except that no lot shall be sold at less than the starting price, some
AT THE SALE lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum
price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the
Registration Before Bidding A prospective buyer must complete and low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in
sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions,
may require bank or other financial references. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by
Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid
registrant. on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing
consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With
Bidding as Principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already
liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyers premium, all competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open
applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at
explicitly agreed upon in writing with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion
before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.
behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions,
Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal Auctioneers Discretion The auctioneer has the right at his or her
for payment. absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in
such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case
Absentee Bids Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the
to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer
of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale
telephone. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids record is conclusive.
on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids
on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid Successful Bid The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer
was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will
undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and Potter determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a
dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine LIABILITY
the successful bidder or to reoffer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises
after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. sale record shall be Condition Reports Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for
conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneers hammer to the the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether
highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for
herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility. any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers,
employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee
AFTER THE SALE or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality,
Buyers Premium In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance,
pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyers premium of 20%, and the medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance.
applicable sales tax added to the final total. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is
excluded by this paragraph.
Payment The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the
hammer price, buyers premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) Purchased Lots If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the
no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen,
Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashiers mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall
check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.
arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and
Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by Legal Ramifications The rights and obligations of the parties with respect
personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters
pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by
dishonored by the drawee. In the event buyer desires to pay by using a the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale
credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5% of the entire amount due shall is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall
be added to the buyers invoice. be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the
fullest extent permitted by law.
Packing and Shipping If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-
house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the
be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.
or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper
without the buyers written consent and until payment has been made in
full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of
the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability
of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall
be added to buyers invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials,
insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.
Non Payment If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds,

within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our
absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in
addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a
late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total
purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold
the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal
proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to
the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale;
(4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find
appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve,
and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling
charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our
regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages.
In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us
a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such
purchasers obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by
such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been
made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the
case of bank or cashiers checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to
offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming
auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find
necessary or appropriate.
ABSENTEE/TELEPHONE BID FORM
Telephone Bid Absentee Bid
Name Primary Phone
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Business Name (If Applicaple) Secondary Phone/FAX
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Billing Address E-mail Address
________________________________________ ________________________________________
City/State/Zip
________________________________________ ________________________________________
Lot Number Description U.S. Dollar Limit

(Exclusive of Buyers Premium)
For absentee bids, indicate your limit for each lot, excluding the Buyers I authorize Potter & Potter Auctions to bid on my behalf up to the
Premium. Your bids will be executed at the lowest prices allowed by amount(s) stated above. I agree that all purchases are subject to the
reserves and other bids. If more than one bid of the same value is Terms & Condition of Sale as stated in the sale catalogue and that I will
received, the first bid received will take precedence. pay for these lots on receipt of invoice.
-+ bids indicate willingness to go up one increment if needed to break a
tie. Buy or unlimited bids are not accepted.
-References and/or a deposit are required of bidders not known to ___________________________________________________
SIGNATURE DATE
-A buyers premium of 20% per lot is payable on each successful bid.
Potter & Potter is not responsible for failure or other inadvertent errors
relating to execution of your bids.
THE AUCTIONEERS DECISIONS ARE FINAL. ___________________________________________________

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Potter & Potter encourages you to mail, fax and email bids, as telephone operators are limited, and telephone bidders will be served on a
first come, first served basis.
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their invaluable assitance in the preparation of this catlaog.
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2. Aerial Fishing. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1933. A

3. John Booths Aerial Fishing Rod. American, ca. 1940. The

4. Appearing Candle. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1970. A

5. Bang Rifle. Pasadena, Carl Williams Custom Magic, ca. 1990.

Custom Made by Merv Taylor

12. Appearing Canary Cage. After Martinka, ca. 1910. A brass

4 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

14. Card Ladder. Asuza, Owen Magic Supreme, 1996. The

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18. Chinese Flame Clock. Alhambra, Milson Worth, ca. 1970.

20. Climbing Florin. Macomb, Douglas-Wayne, ca. 1997. A coin

21. Coke Pass. Philadelphia, Chanins Studio of Magic, ca. 1970.

24. Coke of Plenty. Colon, Abbotts Magic Company, ca. 1960.

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8 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

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10 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

36. Duck Pan. American, ca. 1960. The magician produces a

38. Fifth Dimension Card Frame. North Hollywood, Merv

39. Hades Fire Bowl and Dove Pan combination. North

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44. Future Perfect Prediction Chest. Glendale, Craig Dickens, ca.

12 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

47. Glass Penetration. American, ca. 1940. Handsome hardwood

48. Peter Warlock Glass Penetration. London, Lewis Davenport,

49. Haunted Candle. Azusa, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990.

50. Heckle Gun. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1956.

51. Himbers Vanishing Coke. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor,

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14 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

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62. Levitation Automaton. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010.

63. Mafia Manicure. Giovanni Livera, ca. 1999. A miniature

64. Magician Automaton. Cheshire, Anatoly Zaya-Ruzo, 2010.

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77. Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.

20 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

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89. Ringing Alarm Clock Stand. Kansas City, Donald Homles,

90. Rock, Will (William George Rakauskas). Will Rock/

91. Rock, Will (William George Rakauskas). Will Rock/Thurston

22 The Collections of Tom Mullica and Prentice Taylor

92. The Savoy. Magikraft Studios, ca. 1993. A clever open-front

93. School or Circus? London, Magikraft Studios (Eric Lewis),

94. See-Thru Block Box. Cashmere, Magic House of Babcock,

96. Sleeve Production. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca. 1995. The

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112. Vanishing Bird Cage. Warren Simms [?], ca. 1960. A

114. Wonder Boxes. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.