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Thayer’s U-235. George Robinson, Collectors’ Workshop.A stunning recreation of the original Thayer magic effect! A solid...
04/26/2026

Thayer’s U-235. George Robinson, Collectors’ Workshop.

A stunning recreation of the original Thayer magic effect! A solid glass sheet is securely placed between two aluminum tubes. A steel ball is dropped into the top tube—yet, impossibly, it penetrates the glass and falls onto the plate below.

Expertly crafted by George Robinson and Collectors’ Workshop, this piece is a high-quality tribute to Thayer’s classic illusion. Includes original box and instructions.

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Karson Two-Hole Wrist Chopper. Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990s.Hardwood stocks with fitted metal blade, cut with two circu...
04/26/2026

Karson Two-Hole Wrist Chopper. Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990s.

Hardwood stocks with fitted metal blade, cut with two circular openings. The blade is shown for examination before use. A spectator places both wrists through the stocks, which are secured; handcuffs may be added. The blade is then driven downward, passing through the wrists. Stocks are opened to show the interior empty; the spectator is unharmed. Hallmarked.

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Smarter. Michael Weber & Tim Trono, 2025.A clever, self-contained mentalism effect disguised as a pack of gum. The perfo...
04/24/2026

Smarter. Michael Weber & Tim Trono, 2025.

A clever, self-contained mentalism effect disguised as a pack of gum. The performer demonstrates rapid, seemingly impossible calculation abilities—adding columns of random two-digit numbers instantly and under increasingly fair conditions—before extending the effect to a participant.

Printed wrappers are formed into four-sided tubes, each displaying varied numerical sequences. Any column can be totaled at a glance. In the finale, a freely handled selection of tubes impossibly matches a previously revealed total, reinforcing the premise of a temporary “boost” in intelligence after chewing the included gimmicked gum. Complete with original packaging, printed wrappers, and instructions.

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S.S. Adams Novelty Co. Store Display Sign. Asbury Park, NJ: S.S. Adams Co., 1957.Die-cut countertop display sign promoti...
04/24/2026

S.S. Adams Novelty Co. Store Display Sign. Asbury Park, NJ: S.S. Adams Co., 1957.

Die-cut countertop display sign promoting “Easy to Do Jokes • Tricks • Puzzles,” with bold mid-century graphics and cartoon figures under the slogan “Be the Life of the Party.” Printed in multicolor lithography on heavy board stock, with notched lower edge for mounting atop a retail rack. Issued to advertise Adams novelties, including the popular Life of the Party sets. Approx. 9” wide. One-sided. Light handling wear consistent with age; colors bright, structure sound. Very good condition. A scarce survivor of Adams point-of-sale material, seldom encountered in this condition.

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Television Frame. Bob Kline, ca. 1950–1959. One of 24 made.Painted wooden “television” frame with gilt-trimmed viewing w...
04/20/2026

Television Frame. Bob Kline, ca. 1950–1959. One of 24 made.

Painted wooden “television” frame with gilt-trimmed viewing window and original base, styled after early portable TV sets. The screen is covered with paper, secured by a wooden retaining ring (present here, and often missing). The covered frame is displayed upright; the paper is then broken, followed by a production of silks from the opening, the frame shown otherwise empty. An uncommon, limited-production piece from Kline. Screen approximately 12” square. Visible wear to paint and finish consistent with age and use. Good condition.

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Chest of Chu Chin Chow. Maker unknown, ca. 1940s–1950s.Painted wooden chest with slatted front for the classic rice vani...
04/19/2026

Chest of Chu Chin Chow. Maker unknown, ca. 1940s–1950s.

Painted wooden chest with slatted front for the classic rice vanish. Black and red finish with decorative detailing; grains of rice are visible through the front windows before visibly vanishing. Stand not present (easily reproduced). From the collection of Andrew Pinard. General wear from use, including minor scuffs and edge wear. Good condition.

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Magicana. Bill Woodfield. Numbers 1 & 2. May and June, 1946.Early issues of Woodfield’s short-lived periodical for magic...
04/19/2026

Magicana. Bill Woodfield. Numbers 1 & 2. May and June, 1946.

Early issues of Woodfield’s short-lived periodical for magicians, featuring practical effects and commentary drawn from working repertoire. Magicana would later continue as a regular feature within Genii, published as a “magazine within a magazine.”

No. 1 includes Steve Shepard’s “Your Card?”; No. 2 features Woodfield’s “Double Reverse,” illustrated. Original newsprint format. Even toning throughout with light edge wear; pages clean and supple. A well-preserved pair. Scarce early issues.

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Obedient Ball. Maker Unknown, ca. 1930s to 1940s[?]An oversized wooden ball travels along a length of cord, stopping and...
04/18/2026

Obedient Ball. Maker Unknown, ca. 1930s to 1940s[?]

An oversized wooden ball travels along a length of cord, stopping and releasing at the performer’s command. Red and silver wooden ball measures approximately 4” in diameter, threaded on cord. Smooth, responsive internal pulley mechanism. Wear consistent with age and use. Very good condition overall. A scarce and seldom encountered piece of magic history.

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Mag. Farbspiel (Magic Coloured Disks). Inzani-Henley Magic Company, London. Mid-20th century.Boxed set of small colored ...
04/18/2026

Mag. Farbspiel (Magic Coloured Disks). Inzani-Henley Magic Company, London. Mid-20th century.

Boxed set of small colored disks with metal spindle, housed in original printed carton labeled in both German and English. The illustrated lid suggests a mind-reading or prediction effect in which a spectator arranges the disks on the metal rod while the performer divines the order under seemingly fair conditions. Contents remain in original sealed plastic wrap. No instructions present. Box shows moderate wear with edge creasing, small tears, and age toning, with one end flap missing. Contents in very good condition. An uncommon piece of Inzani-Henley magic.

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The Crazy Card. L. Raymond Cox. New York, ca. 1940s–early 1950s.Promotional pocket trick comprising a specially printed ...
04/18/2026

The Crazy Card. L. Raymond Cox. New York, ca. 1940s–early 1950s.

Promotional pocket trick comprising a specially printed card, instruction sheet (with portrait), and advertising envelope. Issued by Cox, billed as “America’s Ace Magician,” with New York address and BRyant exchange telephone. A changing-value diamond card effect described in the included instructions. Light toning and minor wear; overall very good.

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Super Moon Rock. Sid Lorraine, 1969.A whimsical effect rooted in the wonder of the space race, attributed to Canadian ma...
04/17/2026

Super Moon Rock. Sid Lorraine, 1969.

A whimsical effect rooted in the wonder of the space race, attributed to Canadian magician Sid Lorraine. The performer introduces a curious “moon rock,” said to retain its form only when kept in a more or less airtight environment—just as one might expect of a fragile extraterrestrial specimen.

When removed from its container, the magician explains that exposure to air and moisture destabilizes the rock. Cupped in the hands, it visibly softens—its texture and color shifting—until it transforms completely into an unexpected and humorous finale: a wedge of green cheese.

An inventive novelty piece that captures both the imagination of the lunar age and the enduring appeal of visual transformation magic. Rock in very good condition with light handling wear. Original instruction sheet present, folded, with toning and creasing consistent with age. Scarce.

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