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Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca.

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Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca.

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Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca. 1950. Metal guillotine for the chopper effect in which a spectator's wrist is unharmed, yet other objects placed in the guillotine are severed in half. Polished aluminum. 9 x 14". Base detaches for transport. Light surface wear; very good. Scarce.

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Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca.

Name: Wrist Guillotine. California: Wallace Magic Co., ca.
SKU: 43294727
Price: 275 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $350 - $500

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Starting Price $175

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