Finger Chopper. Chicago: National Magic Co. [?], ca. 1940s. Precision manufactured chopper constructed of layered green, butterscotch, and black Bakelite with brass hardware for the classic comedy effect in which the guillotine device easily cuts through several objects yet doesn't harm the finger of a spectator. 4 x 2". Light surface wear; good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Finger Chopper. London: Vampire Magic, ca. 1960. Precision-layered sheet metal chopper (2 x 5”) cuts through a cigarette or other object but leaves a spectator’s Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Finger Chopper. London: Vampire Magic, ca. 1960. Precision-layered sheet metal chopper (5 x 2 ¼") cuts through a cigarette or other object but leaves a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Coin Casket. Chicago: National Magic Company, ca. 1935. Chrome plated metal box with four slots inside to accommodate half dollars. The coins vanish one at Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-10-29
Coin Wand. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1940s. Mechanical black metal wand (13 ¾" long) with nickel-plated tips that produces or vanishes a Walking Liberty Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945. Chrome-plated bell on skeleton stand, glass tumbler, ringing device, and carrying case. The bell, though isolated under Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-10-31
Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1940. Oversized metal cups make possible the production of a quantity of liquid from within Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Spirit Bell. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1945. Chrome-plated bell on skeleton stand, glass tumbler, ringing device, and carrying case. The bell, even when isolated Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
Silko Box. Chicago, National Magic Company, ca. 1940. A wooden box made of unprepared paneling is assembled in full view of the audience on a Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
Liquid Load Cups and Balls. Chicago, National Magic Co., ca. 1940. Oversized chrome plated cups allow the magician to produce a quantity of liquid from Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
91. Finger Chopper. California, Wallace Magic Co., ca. 1948. Sheet metal chopper cuts through a cigarette but leaves a spectator’s finger unharmed. Heavy, with removable Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-10-26
