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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis,

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo).: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1935. Metal stand lacquered in red and gold which accommodates three jumbo cards. Cards are mixed, yet spectators are unable to locate the Que

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Cherchez La Femme. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Cherchez La Femme. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Lacquered metal stand accommodating three cards. The magician mixes the cards, which can be seen through holes cut in the stand, yet the s

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo sized) – Petrie & Lewis: Cherchez La Femme (Standard sized) – Petrie & LewisLacquered in red and gold, this metal stand is P&L’s version of Find the Lady. The cards are mixed and the spectator can never find the Queen. Al

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo sized) – Petrie & Lewis: Lacquered in red and gold, this metal stand is P&L’s “Jumbo” version of Find the Lady. The cards are mixed and the spectator can never find the Queen. Al Baker (1874-1951) is credited with inven

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Cherchez La Femme (Standard sized) – Petrie & Lewis: Lacquered in red and gold, this metal stand is P&L’s version of Find the Lady. The cards are mixed and the spectator can never find the Queen. Al Baker (1874-1951) is credited with inventing this ve

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Jumbo P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca.: Jumbo P&L Cups. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Set of three aluminum cups 4 ½" high, openings 3 ½" in diameter. With original box and instructions. Very good.

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Three Change Bags. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L),: Three Change Bags. New Haven: Petrie and Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. Set of three P&L change bags including the small Spirit Bag, standard and Jumbo Zipper Change Bags. One hallmarked. All three show wear,

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Die Box Effect. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Die Box Effect. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1939. Unusual transposition effect in which a die magically passes from a small box to a larger, longer box. All components made of sturdy paper-co

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[P&L] Dream Tube trick. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L): [P&L] Dream Tube trick. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L) for Steen, ca. 1932. Handkerchiefs or a billiard ball are produced from an empty tube. Objects can also vanish or be changed when placed in the

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BOGERT TUBE (PROTOTYPE). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), c...: BOGERT TUBE (PROTOTYPE). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. A nickel-plated canister is placed in an upright stand, and filled with water, then capped with paper, forming a drumhead. The magic

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Nest of Boxes. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Nest of Boxes. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. Set of five nesting cardboard boxes, each covered with a different patterned paper. A vanished coin appears inside the smallest of the boxes,

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Cords of Cairo. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca.: Cords of Cairo. New Haven, Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1935. Cords running through two separate wooden pillars act in sympathy; when one is pulled, the other retracts, and vice versa - even after a visi

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Bogert Tube. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930.: Bogert Tube. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1930. Water is poured into a metal canister, which is capped with a drumhead and set in a nickel plated stand. Dry silk handkerchiefs are then produce

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Chick Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950.: Chick Pan. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1950. Empty metal pan produces a live chick or other objects after the lid is clamped on and removed. Claw feet. Tiered lid with copper-colored accent r

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Wonder Box. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940.: Wonder Box. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L), ca. 1940. A quantity of silks is produced from a mirrored box (3 ¼ x 2 x 2") shown empty on all sides. With a "modernistic" crackle finish. Very good. Tra

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Flower Production Basket. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis: Flower Production Basket. New Haven: Petrie & Lewis (P&L) [?], ca. 1940. Wire basket gimmicked to produce spring flowers. 8 ½ x 13". Flowers included. Good condition. A curiosity, as the basket was i

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis,

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1935. Metal stand lacquered in red and gold which accommodates three jumbo cards. Cards are mixed, yet spectators are unable to locate the Queen. Very good.

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis,

Name: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo). New Haven: Petrie & Lewis,
SKU: 43294391
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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