Kardyro, Tony. Tony Kardyro’s tuxedo and props

Kardyro, Tony. Tony Kardyro’s tuxedo and the props for his “Dovetail Deceptions” act. Including a tailor-made black tailcoat, matching pants, and white silk-lined cape with black velvet collar used by this Rhode Island-based magician in his popular manipulation act, that simulacrum of Cardini, featured manipulations with playing cards and cigarettes. Accompanied by the necessary gimmicks and devices used in the act, including gimmicked pipes, dummy cigarettes, faked tobacco pouches, and other small props. The latter contained in a cigar box; and with a letter of provenance. Kardyro (1908 – 1994) was born in Italy, and used several stage names during his career in America, including Tony London, Tony Barbato, and, most often, “Señor Torino, The Continental Deceptionist.” He authored several books on sleight of hand, and wrote a monthly column for The New Tops magazine.