Magic Market

Sorcar Gate Pass

Terrific and mint gate pass (ticket) for a P.C. Sorcar illusion show. Sorcar was a famous Indian illusionist. Here's a souvenir from one of his performances, probably from the 1960s. In red, yellow and black. Price is $6.00 including US postage.

Thayer Clingo Billiard Balls and Shell - Super rare

Originally, Floyd Thayer called these "rough" billiard balls. They were designed to give the magician a better grip on them unlike the standard smooth sets of multiplying billiard balls. For that reason and because he was a marketing genius, he named them Clingo.

Each ball is scored with concentric circles spaced evenly. They are very rare in any condition. These are in fine condition. And Floyd Thayer turned them. No one else. No one else could.

Price is $3600. Click photo to enlarge.

 

 

Linking Ropes

Three ropes the same length are tied into three loops or rings. The magician may then link and unlink them in a simple, yet baffling routine. In mint condition. Purchased in 1964. The rope trick that only you will do.

Price is $11 plus shipping.

Walsh Appearing Table - The Original, Mint

 
This is it. The original Russ Walsh appearing table in pristine condition. In perfect working condition. Produce a table instantly at the beginning of your act. Or in the middle. Or at the end. A classic. 

Price is $99 plus shipping and insurance.

Mysto Magic Set No. 1 - Nice!

This is a Gilbert Mysto Magic set No. 1 circa 1938. This is a very nice set.

Contents very good and complete (with two corks). Lid has split corner. Also has slightly scuffed, lightly stained label (see photo). Bottom of box is perfect. Click to enlarge photos.

Price is $205 plus shipping and insurance.

The Okito-Williams Delben Blotter - Only Eight

You don't see magic that looks like this very often. It's so breathtakingly beautiful that the few who own them keep them on display and don't perform them. Based on the Delben blotter (also on sale on this site), this is Carl Williams homage to the original and decorated with distinctly Okito transfers. It's one of his Replicas of the Masters. Primarily made in green. Only eight made in red.

When created by Carl's Custom Magic, they sold out quickly. No longer made. In original box with original instructions, wrappings and gimmick. Click to enlarge photo.

Price is $1450 plus US shipping and insurance.

Dante's Sim Sala Bim Sheet Music - 1931

A colorful, four panel music folder of Dante's theme "Sim-Sala-Bim." Published in Prague in 1931. A fine collectible for the music sheet or Dante/Jansen collector. 

Price is $21 including mailing.

Original Rice/P&L Silk Vanisher, MIB - SOLD

A mint-in-box Rice silk Vanisher complete with instructions, wrappings and package. Made by P&L. Click photo to enlarge.

SOLD.

 

 

Harlan Tarbell - Eyeless Vision folder

Circa 1935. This is a four-page promotional folder for Dr. Harlan Tarbell. Good condition with three holes punched for notebook. Filled with photos, quotes and descriptions of the Tarbell Course author and illustrator.

Price is $9.

Powell Good Luck Dragon

Ralph Emerson Powell promo card (5 1/2" x 9") with image of his Good Luck Dragon. Litho. Near mint with no tears or creases. Slight foxing. Click to enlarge.

Price is $12 plus Priority Mail.

Flag Blendo - Forget Alaska & Hawaii

This is a pre-1959 (probably much earlier) blendo effect. A red, white and blue silk are tied together and, with a flourish, turn into a large American flag. This one uses a 48-star flag so you can make it historical. Click photo to enlarge.

Price is $60 plus Priority Mail shipping.

Merv Taylor's Por Mor - Fil Mor - Complete Liquid Act! - SOLD

Merv Taylor's famous Por Mor - Fil Mor in the original box. Complete with the five original shot glasses, Plexiglas insert, notched malt glass (Fil Mor), Lota pitcher (Por Mor) and original wraps of paper and corrugated cardboard with Merv Taylor paper tape. You'd need a time machine to find another like this. Click to enlarge photo.

SOLD.

Diminishing Egg

A fine set for the Diminishing Egg in your hand effect. There are three wooden parts - two larger egg "shells" plus the small egg. Shown here separately and face down, they nest into one another. Click to enlarge photo.

Price is $29 plus shipping.

Kellar's Wonders - SOLD

Published in 2005 and quickly sold out. This is one great book! And this one is MINT. Complete with mint dust jacket. There was one (number 3, with tip-in and slip case) on the Martinka auction that recently ended. The winning bid was $552 plus 15% markup.

SOLD.

Paul Diamond's Himber Wallet - With "Negative" Bill!

   
The Paul Diamond Himber Wallet. As perfect as it was in 1975 when made. For card and money effects. Switches, changes, vanishes and produces any flat item that fits in it! And it comes with the original dollar bill (US Federal Reserve Note) negative (on acetate) that came with it. The Treasury department apparently interceded and production ceased. Click photos to enlarge.

Price is $110 including US shipping and insurance.

Dante Promotion Card - Two Dantes SOLD

It's Fun to Be Fooled. A wonderful little Dante promotion card with his profile. For his show at the Morosco Theatre in New York City. Sadly, the piece is torn along the center fold. So, the price is adjusted accordingly. Could be reattached with conservator's tape. Click photos to enlarge.

SOLD.

Mentalism Expert Syd Bergson - Rare Photo

Very rare. And original photo of Mentalism expert and author Syd Bergson. Inscribed by him in 1974.

Price is $40 plus mailing.

Klingl Ball Through Glass - c. 1920

 
From Vienna, Austria about 1920. A beautifully constructed and lacquered box is shown and a piece of glass is placed into it. The box is closed and fastened shut. A steel ball is placed on top. Suddenly, it slowly sinks through the top hole, the solid glass and out the bottom hole of the box.

Hallmarked on the inside lid (see photo). All complete and original (the box, the glass, the steel ball) and mint. Some reglue needed due to aging but parts are perfect. A rarity and a miracle all in one. Click photos to enlarge.

Price is $195 plus shipping and insurance.

Babcock Flying Die - Mint and complete

Mel Babcock's original Flying Die with all pieces and instructions. 3" die. Mint. Click photo to enlarge.

Price is $155 plus shipping and insurance.

Handkerchief Penetration Frame - SOLD

 
A beautiful and unused (no pin, nail or tack holes) handkerchief penetration frame. Very well constructed and sturdy. Click photos to enlarge.

Price is $39 plus shipping and insurance. SOLD.