Sold for:
$1,000
$1,000
Shooting Through a Woman. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. The magician levels a rifle at his assistant, who stands in front of a target at the rear of the stage. A large bullet with attached ribbon is loaded into the rifle and fired at the assistant. The ribbon and bullet pass through her and hit the target. The ribbon is seen running through the assistant even though she is unharmed. The ribbon is then pulled free of her. Includes two darts, gun, target, two waistbands, instructions, vintage advertisements, and correspondence from former owners including Charles J. Colta. Apparatus not tested. Uncommon.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
