Spirit Bell. German, ca. 1940. Glass bell with metal clapper and upper ring sounds out answers to questions posed by the audience. It rings once for “yes,” two rings for “no” despite being untouched by the magician. 5” diameter. Very good; wand lacking.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Spirit Bell. German, ca. 1950. A metal bell isolated under a glass dome rings out answers to questions – once for yes, twice for no Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-12-03
Blue Phantom. German, ca. 1940. Unusual example of the trick incorporating a specially prepared cigar box accommodating a stack of red, white, and black checkers Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Sand Frames. English or German, ca. 1940. Two vintage sand frames in which a chosen card, photograph, or other flat object appears when previously it Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Squirting Rice Bowls. German, ca. 1940. Set of two finely-spun rice bowls with nozzles incorporated into their bottoms, accompanied by a similar aluminum cup and Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Crystal Casket. German [?], ca. 1940. Chrome plated box with glass panels instantly and visibly fills with handkerchiefs or other objects. Includes five spring balls. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Card Vanishing Pistol. German [?], ca. 1940. Cards vanish from the barrel of the small gun when the trigger is pulled. Engraved grip. With winding Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Roulette Pocket Watch. German, ca. 1940. Push the lever down on the side and spin the dial. VG. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-06-23
368. Kalanag (Helmut Schreiber). Kalanag’s Vanishing Lamp. German, ca. 1940. A lit “petroleum lamp” – which may be examined – is covered with a silk Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Leon's Miniature Haunted House. Los Angeles, Leon M. Leon (Leon Levy), ca. 1940. This doll's house was modified by Leon M. Levy (The Great Leon) Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945. Chrome-plated bell on skeleton stand, glass tumbler, ringing device, and carrying case. The bell, though isolated under Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
