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Challenge Vanishing Bird – F. G. Thayer – F. G. Thayer

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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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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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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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New Tumbler Pedestal. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca.: New Tumbler Pedestal. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1925. Silk handkerchiefs appear in a glass tumbler placed on top of the wooden pedestal. Novel operation (not spring loaded). 10” high. Very good.

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Coin Easel. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer [?], ca. 1920. A: Coin Easel. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer [?], ca. 1920. A lyre-type easel that allows the magician to vanish four coins without sleight-of-hand. 9 ¾" high. Good. Scarce.

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Enchanted Tube. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1936. A: Enchanted Tube. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1936. A small metal tube (7" long) is shown empty, yet silk handkerchiefs are produced from inside. Red finish with gold and black trim. Minor paint chips

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WONDER SCREEN MEDIUM – F.G. THAYER: Approximately 18" tall and beautifully stenciled in traditional red, black and gold. Very, very rare, with rubber "two-way" hinges. Operates perfectly. Show both sides of the screen at any time, yet p

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DR. Q's VISIT OF THE GHOSTS – F.G. THAYER: An original Thayer masterpiece and extremely rare. Operates flawlessly. A free-standing miniature door (approximately 16" tall) is openly displayed and may be examined. As the performer summons spirit

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FLASH DIE & ALARM CLOCK - F.G. THAYER: From Thayer catalog #8 (1936): “The performer sets an alarm clock ringing and places it on a tray which is held by the assistant. Another assistant enters the opposite side of the stage with a tray

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REAPPEARING ALARM CLOCK - F.G. THAYER: From the golden days of magic. Expertly constructed in typical Thayer style. Circa 1940. A real, full-size alarm clock visibly appears, ringing, within the previously empty frame. A true keepsake and

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BRAN VASE – F.G. THAYER: May be used as a companion to the Coffee and Milk trick, above. A clear, stemmed glass goblet is shown and filled with bran. A cover is placed over the glass and when lifted, the bran has been transfo

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COFFEE AND MILK TRICK – F.G. THAYER: Two large nickeled goblets are shown. One is filled with red confetti, the other with white confetti. The goblets are each covered with a lid and when removed, the red confetti has transformed into st

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Challenge Vanishing Bird – F. G. Thayer – F. G. Thayer

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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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Challenge Vanishing Bird – F. G. Thayer – F. G. Thayer

Name: Challenge Vanishing Bird – F. G. Thayer – F. G. Thayer
SKU: 55519720
Price: 125 USD
Availability: InStock

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