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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 the pan is again opened, the fire has transformed into two doves, bouquets of flowers, etc. Also operates as a standard dove pan. Spun copper; lid outfitted with Lucite knob. With original instructions, and original box for fire bowl. Dove Pan hallmarked. Good condition.


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Date:
2011-05-22

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