Bottle Production. European, ca. 1900. Six small bottles of cognac are produced from a borrowed hat by the magician. Five faux and one real bottle. Possibly manufactured by Bland. 7 ¾” tall. Shells show chipping as expected.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-02-02
Doll Production. European [?], ca. 1940. A large doll is removed from a wooden cloth-covered box and the lid is replaced. When the lid is Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
Production Cages. European, ca. 1890s. Two collapsible birdcages for production from the magician’s hat. One after a design popularized in the books of Professor Hoffmann, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
Any Drink Called For. European, ca. 1880. The magician pours "any" drink called for from a single bottle. Four internal compartments contain the drinks, operated Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Production Lanterns. European, ca. 1880. Four nesting lanterns, to be produced by a magician from a borrowed hat. Each includes a candle-holder at the rear. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Production Cage. European, ca. 1915. Substantial metal cage that collapses into a small space and can be produced from a handkerchief. Can accommodate two or Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
Coin Pail. European, ca. 1960. Unusual and small nickel-plated brass pail outfitted with gimmicks that facilitate the production of an endless stream of coins from Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-05-22
Coin Pail. European, ca. 1960. Unusual and small nickel-plated brass pail outfitted with gimmicks which facilitate the production of an endless stream of coins from Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
Cardini’s Glass Production Bag. Ca. 1935. Black velour bag with ribbon trim at mouth. After being shown empty, and with his wrists held by spectators, Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06
Passe Passe Bottles. European, ca. 1890. A small bottle and glass magically transpose under two metal covers. Lacquered brass covers stand 6 ½” high. Finish Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-10-27
Passe Passe Bottles. European, ca. 1885. A small bottle and glass magically transpose under two metal covers. Lacquered brass covers stand 7 ¼” high. Finish Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-05-13
