Cardini’s permit to reenter the United States.

Cardini’s billiard ball tray. Circular brass tray with scalloped edge and engraved Asian design, used in Cardini’s act to catch the billiard balls after his Read more…

Cardini’s Card Stars of the U.S.A. plaque. Oak Park Illinois, ca. 1955. Engraved brass plaque mounted to polished walnut, bearing the text, “Magic’s most exclusive Read more…

Cardini’s monocle. Gold-rimmed monocle worn and used by Cardini. 1 ½” in diameter. With sturdy leather case bearing the name “Glasses by Hansen/Jamaica” stamped in Read more…

A twice-signed Frank Sinatra permit issued by the State of California to carry a concealed firearm. The permit is numbered “87-3137” and dated April 30, Read more…

Cardini’s “finale” pipe. Being the oversized wooden pipe produced at the conclusion of Cardini’s cigarette routine, just after a cigar had materialized in the magician’s Read more…

Cardini’s “Harlequin” cigarette holder. Richard Cardini, ca. 1960. Metal and plastic cigarette holder gimmicked to allow the magician to produce or vanish a lit cigarette Read more…

Cardini’s lit cigarette producers. A group of secret battery-powered devices, worn under the coat, which would deliver lit cigarettes secretly in to Cardini’s hands in Read more…

Cardini’s engraved 18k gold watch. Jules Jurgensen automatic model with 18 karat gold case. The verso of the case is engraved, “Presented by the Society Read more…

Cardini’s Suave Deceiver one-act play script. New York, 1932. Five-page script outlining Cardini’s act in play form, and submitted to the copyright office in an Read more…

Cardini’s Revolving Flower. Mechanical device worn behind the lapel which, when activated, caused Cardini’s boutonniere to rotate repeatedly on his coat. Includes one pink and Read more…