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$225

Duolette. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1950. A see-through Lucite houlette that doubles as a deck-switching device. Switching mechanism built into houlette. 4 x 4 ¾ x 3 ¾". Very good. Uncommon in this condition. Scarce. Originally released in 1942, the first models of this prop were made from wood. This, a later example, works more smoothly. Unfortunately, due to the fragile nature of the switching mechanism, most have not survived in good condition, making this example all the more desirable.


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Date:
2016-02-06

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Staggering. New York: Richard Himber, 1964. Solid 14-karat gold ring penetrates a red ribbon threaded through it. A wide range of other effects are possible, Read more…


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Fifth Dimension Card Frame. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1943. A vanished card reappears in the frame piece by piece. Each quarter of the card Read more…


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137. Porta Copier. New York, Richard Himber, 1965. Leather wallet which allows the magician to visibly print real dollar bills from blank slips of paper, Read more…


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Repeat Ring on Pencil. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1963. A solid 14-karat gold ring penetrates a pencil held by two spectators - twice, under Read more…


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Solid Gold Gimmick. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1959. Any number of chosen cards rise from the case. 14-karat gold plated gimmick and original instructions. Read more…


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Silver Pitch Pipe. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1965. A Wm. Kratt Co. pitch pipe answers questions when enclosed in a small box or laying Read more…


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Date:
2016-02-06


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Pencil-Tration. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1964. A borrowed ring appears linked on the pencil even as the pencil is held at both ends by Read more…


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Date:
2016-02-06


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$100

Write A Rope. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1956. The word "rope" written on a slate in chalk is visibly removed from the slate and Read more…


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Laff Riot. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1964. The key for a padlock is looped over the lock's hasp and the lock is snapped shut. Read more…


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Date:
2016-02-06


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$500

Menu Clock Vanish. New York: Richard Himber, ca. 1960. A solid brass clock placed on a restaurant menu vanishes without a trace. With gimmicked and Read more…


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Date:
2016-02-06