Coin Wand. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1940s.

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 half-dollar at one end. Minor dent to o

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 eff

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 the glass, rings out answers

Improbability. Chicago: National Magic Co., ca. 1945. A handkerchief or steel rod is placed in a hole running through a wooden frame. A jumbo Jack of Hearts with a corresponding hole is pushed down th

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 a time as the lid of the box is opened and c

Gypsy Queen Card Reader fortune-telling card dispenser. Chicago: Exhibit Supply Co., [ca. 1930s-1940s]. Coin-operated card dispenser with two coin slides (one for men, one for women); when a coin is p

Wood And Glass Washboard With original ribbed glass , ca. 1940s, one side reads National Washboard Co No National 510 TradeMarks Reg US Pat Off Made in USA Chicago, Saginaw, Memphis. Other side reads

Spirit Trumpet. Chicago: H.S. Paine (Chicago Magic Co.), ca. 1920. Collapsible aluminum trumpet used in spirit séances to aid in the projection of voices from “the great beyond.” Hallmarked. 29 �

Watch Stand. Chicago, Ireland Magic Co. [?], ca. 1939. Mechanical stand facilitates the production or vanish of six pocket watches. 17 ¾ x 12". Needs re-threading. Good. This prop is said to have bee

Al Ringling’s Double Specialty Show. Chicago: National Printing Co., ca. 1881. Early herald advertising Al Ringling’s comic play “The Dude.” Also features marionettes, a Yankee

Shrunken Head Illusion. Colon: Abbott′s Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1940s. Following an extensive sideshow-style monologue, the performer reveals the shrunken head of an assistant or a skull within t

Coin-Operated Bathroom Stall Lock. Pawtucket, RI: American Coin Lock Co., ca. 1940s. Ten-cent door lock mechanism with instruction placard, “occupied” lettered on dial. Affixed to later me

Gold Peau Doux Playing Cards. Chicago: Walgreen Co., ca. 1940s. 52 + OB. Bride-size deck of fanning cards, favored by Cardini. Box sides splitting, cards showing some wear.

Nest of Alarm Clocks. Colon: Abbotts Magic Novelty Co., ca. 1940s. Set of six nesting metal clocks, with hallmarked dials, to be produced from a hat or handkerchief. 4 _ diam. Very good.

Drink Buck Sign. Chicago: National Beverage Sales Co., ca. 1930s. Single-sided tin sign with green bold text and red border. Advertising Buck Soda Ginger beer. Later black metal frame. “Drink Bu

Fitzpatrick & Draper “As Good as Tobacco Grows” Light-Up Sign. Chicago: Meyercord Co., Inc., ca. 1940s-1960s. Light-up sign for Fitzpatrick & Draper cigars with “Silicated Wire Glass

Jumbo Sweepstakes Dice Game. Chicago: Fischer Sales Co., ca. 1940s. Includes game board (8 ¼ x 10 ¾”) and two sleeves of accompanying dice (10 total, some in original wrappers). Dice ¾”. Very g

Mysterious Glass Jar and Flying Coins. Chicago: A. Roterberg & Co., ca. 1910. Five coins vanish and visibly reappear inside an empty glass jar, closed with a glass stopper. With gimmick. 8" high. Very

Mills Novelty 5Cent “Hightop” Slot Machine. [Chicago: Mills Novelty Co., ca. 1930s-1940s]. Art Deco-style three-reel slot machine with wooden frame and base and painted metal front panel a

Hawaii / Paradise of the Pacific. Chicago: National Printing and Engraving Co., ca. 1920s. Text poster advertising a travel film, probably accompanied by a lecturer, about Hawaii, including subjects s

H.C. Evans Gaffed Pocket Roulette Wheel. Chicago: H.C. Evans & Co., ca. 1930s-1940s. Aluminum case and spinning wheel, with adjustable wheel, which can be used to change where the ball lands. 3”

Mysterious Glass Jar and Flying Coins (Jumbo). Chicago: A. Roterberg & Co. [?], ca. 1910. Five coins vanish and visibly reappear inside an empty glass jar, closed with a glass stopper. With gimmick. 1

JOHNSON, Fred G. (American, 1892-1990), attributed to. The Crystal Maze. Chicago: O’Henry Tent & Awning Co., ca. 1940s. Painted canvas. Enormous painted entryway banner depicting various characters

Lewald Jewelry Co. Countertop Display Case. Chicago: F. Lewald Jewelry Co., ca. 1920s-1940s. Wooden display case with four glass-fronted sides and top, including spring-loaded hinged rear door. 13 x 7