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Pedestal Reader - F. G. Thayer

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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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VANISHING/APPEARING DIE - F.G. THAYER: A skeleton wood box atop a turned pedestal is shown empty and covered with a handkerchief. When it is removed, the box is filled with a large red and white die, approximately 5 inches square. Die may

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Mysto Die and Frame (Jumbo).: Mysto Die and Frame (Jumbo). Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. The magician places a stencil-painted wooden cube depicting dragons into a wooden frame resting on a pedestal. A ribbon is threaded thr

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Radio Simplex Gazing Ball (a/k/a “Meccano”). Los: Radio Simplex Gazing Ball (a/k/a “Meccano”). Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. A chromed metal ball (5” diam.) into which the mind-reader gazes, cleverly constructed so as to conceal the answe

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

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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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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. Beautifully made by Thayer. Rare. Condition: Very Good.

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Pedestal Reader - F. G. Thayer

Name: Pedestal Reader - F. G. Thayer
SKU: 55584066
Price: 1300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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