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37. Copenetro. Indiana, Penn.: Kline, ca. 1950. A shot glass rests on a wooden pedestal, covered by a tumbler. The magician vanishes half dollars from the coin stand, which appear in the shot glass one at a time. Glasses replaced, else good. 100/150 39
38. Cork Penetration. Holland: Eddy Taytelbaum, ca. 1960. An examined cork is placed in a frame yet a playing card passes through it. Hand painted frame 3 ½” long. Very good. 200/300 39. Crystal Ladder Coin Pail. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1965. Coins produced from mid-air are dropped down the ladder landing in the hammered brass pail at the bottom. Wooden and glass, with gimmick to facilitate production of the coins. Includes Abbott’s Palming Coins. Small holes in sides of ladder not affecting working. 18” high. Good. 200/300
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40. Cuban (Cube-On) Release. Colon: Abbott’s Magic Mfg., ca. 1965. A sturdy block is tied to a wooden frame by two ropes running through holes in the block and frame. With a tug, the block penetrates the ropes as if by magic. 5” block with brass corners. Minor wear to finish; very good. 150/250 41
41. Demon Wonder Box. London: Davenports, ca. 1940. A small chrome plated box (2 x 3 x 2”) is clearly shown empty, yet handkerchiefs are produced from inside. Hallmarked with Demon logo and registration number. Good. 100/200 42. Diamond Head Mirror Penetration. Murfreesboro, Tenn.: Arthur Fresen, 1980s. Large custom-built apparatus with finely finished cherry-wood stand and round mirror (17” diam.) which visibly penetrates a ribbon. With original carrying case and facsimile of manufacturer’s advertisement. 250/400 42
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