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208. [Town House Magic] Collection of over 80 Town House Magic props and publications. Including square circles, the Westgate Bowl Production, Lines from Lawton and other Lawton publications (one hardbound), Hickory Pipe, Goof Ball, Karrell Fox’s And So to Bed, ceramic Lota Pitcher, rice bowls, Snake in the Grass gag, Spider Box, Blendo, catalogs, Forgetful Freddy, advertisements, a copy of Bruce Hetzler’s book about Town House Magic and its founder, Bev Taylor; and much more. A virtually complete collection of products from this innovated Midwestern magic shop which flourished in St. Louis the 1950s and 60s. Most items in very good condition, and with original instructions. Should be seen.


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Date:
2013-10-26

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