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Himber's Vanishing Coke. Merv Taylor, ca. 1954.

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Himber Vanishing Coke – Merv Taylor: An amazing series of vanishes, switches and changes are possible with these incredible props. The performer displays an empty coke bottle that is placed in a bag and also a full bottle of coke that is

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Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955.: Card Sword. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome metal sword with bronze handle. Magician skewers selected cards on the sword as the pack cascades through the air. With original wooden car

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Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca.: Chinese Sticks. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950s. Uncommon set of hardwood sticks (12" long) with yellow tassels attached to cords, one retracting when the other is pulled, and vice-versa, with

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Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca.: Table & Brief Case. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy and compact all-metal brief case unfolds to become a working surface for close-up or parlor magic tricks. Two interior trays. 18 x 12

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Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950.: Money Maker. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1950. Blank paper rolled through this device turns into real currency. Wooden base with metal rollers and metal knobs. 5 ½ x 5 ½ x 5 ¾". Hallmarked. G

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Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca.: Mixamaster Shakers. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Set of matching stainless steel cocktail shakers (7" tall), one gimmicked, and including a small funnel, to produce any drink called for. Bo

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Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960.: Ultissimo. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Clear Lucite stand facilitates a mental feat in which two predictions match two cards selected by spectators. With original box; cards replaced as ex

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Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca.: Razor Blade Trick. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1960. Wooden and metal stand facilitates the performance of the razor blade swallowing trick. Hallmarked. With original box (worn). Includes blades

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Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two: Pad-O-Rang. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Two Lucite boomerang-shaped paddles used to demonstrate an optical illusion or perform a paddle trick, both being crimson on one side and black on t

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LeonÕs Improved Glass Penetration. North Hollywood,: Leon’s Improved Glass Penetration. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. A sheet of glass is placed in a wooden box. The box (and glass, apparently) is then perforated by metal spikes, yet the gla

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Gambling Demonstration Suitcase.: Gambling Demonstration Suitcase. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Sturdy suitcase converts into a freestanding, tiered easel with hidden servante and shelves from which the lecturer can deliver

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Card Sword.: Card Sword. North Hollywood: Merv Taylor, ca. 1955. Handsome cast metal sword with silver-tone handle. Magician stabs a selected card from dozens falling through the air. Original wooden case, elastic

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Por-Mor Pitcher - Merv Taylor: A small pitcher that allows a seemingly large quantity of liquid to be produced., a'la a lota. Ca 1955. Precision made by Taylor in stainless steel. Condition: Excellent.

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Miscellaneous Lot of Magic Props. American and: Miscellaneous Lot of Magic Props. American and Imported, ca. 1940s 2000s. Over fifty pieces, including Card Star; Change Bag; Hippity-Hop Rabbits; Vanishing Coke Bottle; Passe Passe Bottles; Lota Bowl

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Full/Empty Glass – Anverdi: This glass made by Anverdi is similar to the Merv Taylor Full/Empty Glass. The glass can be made to be shown full or empty of liquid at the magician’s command. Condition: Very Good.

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Andy Warhol "You're in" Coke Bottle ca 1967: Pop art classic, spray paint in silver on a vintage glass coca-cola bottle w metal stopper. It is initialed atypical 'AW' on the top of the cap."You're In Andy Warhol" label on the underside of the bo

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Himber's Vanishing Coke. Merv Taylor, ca. 1954.

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Himber's Vanishing Coke. North Hollywood, Merv Taylor, ca. 1954. An empty Coke bottle is placed in one bag, a full bottle in another. Bottles change place at command; contents vanish; finally coke transforms into another liquid. With original box. Some paint wear; good condition.