Rod Through Body. Colon, Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1955. A metal rod is thrust through a wooden frame around a woman’s midsection. Liquid poured in one end of the hollow rod runs through it, but when the rod is removed from the frame, the woman is unharmed. Frame 21 ¼ x 21 ¼”. Finish scratched. With original carrying case.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-05-31
Knife-Er. Colon: Abbotts Magic, ca. 1970. A gruesome-looking knife is thrown at a young lady standing in front of a target. The knife passes through Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Cuban (Cube-On) Release. Colon: Abbotts Magic Mfg., ca. 1965. A sturdy block is tied to a wooden frame by two ropes running through holes in Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
73. Dove Through Glass. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1960. A live bird passes through a sheet of solid plexiglass in a decorative wooden holder. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
Guillotine Chopper. Colon: Abbott's Magic Co., ca. 1950. Faux guillotine decorated in black, red and gold with an Asian motif. Blade cuts various items, but Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Spike Thru Neck. Colon, Mich.: Abbotts, ca. 1940s. Wooden stencil-painted hinged frame with brass hasp and handles, and three long spikes, one of which is Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-08-27
Levante’s Block Penetration. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940. A solid wooden block visibly penetrates a rope threaded through a hole in its Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Modernistic Amputation. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1950. An audience volunteer places his arm in a wooden cabinet and two blades are pushed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
192. Spykher. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1947. A spectator’s leg is placed into a fancy box which contains a rack of spikes. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
252. Chinese Wrist Chopper. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Co., ca. 1950. The blade in this mini-guillotine passes through a spectator’s wrist without harming it, but Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
119. Levante’s Block Penetration. Colon Michigan, Abbott’s Magic Co., ca. 1940. A solid wooden block visibly penetrates a ribbon or rope threaded through a hole Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
