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Architect’s Nightmare - Thayer – F. G. Thayer

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Challenge Vanishing Bird – F. G. Thayer – F. G. Thayer: A bird in a cage trimmed with yellow ribbon is caused to instantly vanish. The effect is repeated with spectators holding the cage. Flexible-style. Thayer make. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

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Spirit Painting – F. G. Thayer: As featured in Thayer’s 1928 catalog: two blank canvases set in a wooden frame, While all eyes are intent upon the white illuminated canvas, slowly and faintly at first, a dim shadow appears. Gradua

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Pedestal Reader - F. G. Thayer: Circa 1930. Black and gold wood pedestal holds a heavy crystal ball. The pedestal will visibly cue the mentalist with answers to questions from the audience while looking in the crystal ball. Beautifu

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Reappearing Alarm Clock - F. G. Thayer: A beautifully decorated gold wooden picture frame is seen to be empty. Instantly, a ringing alarm clock appears within the frame. Mounted on a Thayer Colonio table base. Circa 1930. Thayer quality. Co

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Watch Box - F. G. Thayer: Small box used to vanish a pocket watch or other small object. Precision-built by Thayer in Honduran mahogany. With key. Circa 1930. Hallmarked. Excellent.

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Large Mirror Vase with Turntable - F. G. Thayer: Large, heavy glass vase rests atop a black wooden base. The vase is covered and when uncovered the vase is seen to be filled with candy or other items. May also be used to exchange items. Beautifully-

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Floating Table – F. G. Thayer: Performer places his fingertips on top of an elegant table. Apparently channeling the spirits, the table rises into the air and clings to the magician’s fingertips. A cloth may be placed over the ta

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“Dr. Q Dark Trumpet Séance” - F. G. Thayer: Created by C. Alexander (“The Man Who Knows”) and Carl Owen. The medium hands out small cards on which the séance sitters write their questions to be answered from the “Great Beyond.” The car

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Golf Ball Box – F. G. Thayer: This is a rare Thayer Golf Ball Die Box. Operates the same as the Billiard Ball Die Box, but with a Thayer Klingo style white ball as the fake. Does not include the regular Klingo Ball, but will work

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Inexhaustible Box - F. G. Thayer: Finely made mahogany box is tipped forward and shown empty. After being tipped upright, the lid is opened and a profusion of spring balls appear. Will also hold silks and other production items. Early

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Drawer Box - F. G. Thayer: Early “See Through” model. Allows drawer to be opened and end of box opened for a clear view through the cabinet. Drawer is closed and a large production of silks or livestock occurs. Thayer crack

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Egg Vase – F. G. Thayer: Wonderful hand turned piece from Floyd Thayer. An egg is removed from the cup, made to vanish, and then reappears back in the cup. Ca. 1935. Condition: Excellent.

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Rice Vase - F. G. Thayer: Classic wood turned vase that will vanish a quantity of rice or transform it into an orange (as in the “Orange, Rice and Checkers” Mystery.) Gold, gesso finish. Turned by Floyd Thayer, circa 1930.

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Sucker Alarm Clock Box - F. G. Thayer: Thayer/Owen version of the Sucker Die Box using a square alarm clock. The clock vanishes from the wood box and reappears in a hat. Finely made. Circa 1940. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

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Devil Pilliars - F G Thayer: Thayer Devil Pilliars. Over 12” long. In nice shape.

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Welsh Rarebit Pan - F. G. Thayer: Classic effect where a fire is lit in a borrowed hat and a mélange of items added to a pan, eventually creating a live rabbit. Circa 1930. Most likely made by the Humphrey Brothers, who did most of t

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Architect’s Nightmare - Thayer – F. G. Thayer

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Thayer version of the Blue Phantom effect where a blue disc repeatedly changes position among a stack of white discs. Here made in rectangular shape and decorated to represent a skyscraper with one floor that changes position, much to the consternation of the architect. Uncommon. Condition: Very Good.

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Architect’s Nightmare - Thayer – F. G. Thayer

Name: Architect’s Nightmare - Thayer – F. G. Thayer
SKU: 55519705
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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