Sold2017Egg Vase – F. G. ThayerWonderful 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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Dr. Q Slates. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. Though e...Dr. Q Slates. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. Though examined by the audience, these slates will produce “ghostly” messages on their surfaces. 10 x 8”. Hallmarked. Very good.See Sold Price
Sold2017Burning Alive – Cremation IllusionBurning Alive – Cremation Illusion. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1980. An assistant laying on a tray is slid into a casket. The lid is removed and the casket is set ablaze. When the doors of the cSee Sold Price
Sold2017Spirit Bell.Spirit Bell. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1990. A bell on a wooden platform, covered by a glass dome rings – once for yes, twice for no – as if activated by an unseen spirit hand. Ringing deviceSee Sold Price
Sold2017Morrison Cannon Ball Vase – Les SmithThis is a remarkable Morrison Cannon Ball vase that was hand turned and signed by Les Smith at Owen Magic Supreme ca. 1987. The story goes that Bill was visiting with Les and Gertrude one afternoon anSee Sold Price
Sold2017Snuff Box and Vase – Owen Magic SupremeA small borrowed object is placed in a brass snuff box by the spectator, who then places the box inside of a turned wooden vase. Though held by the spectator, when the vase and box are opened, the borSee Sold Price
Sold2015X-Ray Vision Chest. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca.X-Ray Vision Chest. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960. The mindreader discerns the contents of the chest even though it is closed and bound with string. 8 x 5 x 5 ½”. With instructions. Very gSee Sold Price
Sold2023ABC Blocks. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, 1990s. A large lette...ABC Blocks. Azusa: Owen Magic Supreme, 1990s. A large letter block vanishes from between two others and appears elsewhere. 3” block. 13” tall. Minor wear to block shell. Overall good.See Sold Price
Sold2015Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca.Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra, Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960. Finely crafted walnut box exchanges, vanishes, or produces playing cards when opened and closed. Locking gimmick. With instructions. Fine.See Sold Price
Sold2016Silk Cabby. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1996.Silk Cabby. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1996. Hardwood cabinet changes, vanishes, or produces silk handkerchiefs placed inside. Handsome walnut construction. Hallmarked twice. 8 x 4 x 5". One tinySee Sold Price
Sold2016Card in Balloon. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1995. ACard in Balloon. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1995. A selected card appears in the center of a balloon resting on top of a hardwood stand when the balloon pops. With original instructions.See Sold Price
Sold2016Card Trimmer and Corner Rounder. Asuza: Owen MagicCard Trimmer and Corner Rounder. Asuza: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1999. Magnificent machined brass devices used to alter playing cards. Adjustable settings make possible the creation of short, narrow, aSee Sold Price
Sold2018Hindu Cups & Balls.Hindu Cups & Balls. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1993. Set of three turned hardwood cups in the Indian style crafted by Les Smith of Owen Magic Supreme. 3Ó diameter, 2 7/8Ó high. One bead nearSee Sold Price
Sold2017One Hand Production Box – Carl OwenMade by Carl Owen at Owen Magic Supreme ca. 1950’s, This cabinet can be held in one hand while the other does the manipulation. The cabinet has doors in front, rear, and top which may all be openedSee Sold Price
Sold2016Jumbo Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme,Jumbo Lock Flap Card Box. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1970. Finely crafted walnut box exchanges, vanishes, or produces jumbo playing cards when opened and closed. Locking gimmick. Fine.See Sold Price
Sold2017Rapid Rabbit Vanish.Rapid Rabbit Vanish. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1965. A rabbit is placed into a brightly-painted chest, which is disassembled piece-by-piece. The animal has vanished. Sucker mechanism in base.See Sold Price
Sold2018Rabbit Rising Cards.Rabbit Rising Cards. Alhambra: Owen Magic Supreme, ca. 1960s. Stencil-painted rabbit figure whose ears collapse in surprise as the selected card rises from the houlette. Marked on the reverse. 16̶See Sold Price
Sold2017“KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING – VOLUME 2” – LES SMITHAzusa. 1992. Owen Magic Supreme. First Edition. The story of Floyd Thayer. 356 pages. This copy is one of 25 bound in full leather deluxe edition. It is numbered #61 from the full run of 1000 copies.See Sold Price
Sold2017“KEEP THE WHEELS TURNING – VOLUME 1” – RICHARD BUFFUMAzusa. 1977. Owen Magic Supreme. First Edition. The story of Carl Owen. 303 pages. #943 of 1000 copies. Bound in red fabric with ¼ leather. Autographed by Les Smith. Fine condition.See Sold Price
Sold2017Jumbo Card Rise – Conradi-HorsterThis clockwork motor Jumbo Card Rise is from Conradi-Horster ca. 1933. Bill considered this the ultimate card rise houlette due to the complexity of the mechanism that is used to make the cards rise.See Sold Price
Sold2018Morrison Pill Box – Jumbo Size - John McKinvenCirca 1990. Spectacularly turned polished wood vase with large, 4” diameter red ball that vanishes and reappears. Hallmarked. Condition: Excellent. (Card shown for size comparison.)See Sold Price
Sold2017Coin Casket – Charles KalishThis beautiful coin casket (Ca. 1976) will vanish each of 4 coins one at a time and magically have them all appear simultaneously at the end of the routine. Covered in black leather with some wear andSee Sold Price
Sold2017Matter thru Matter – Pasadena, Okito-WilliamsCa. 2000 Described from the original instructions: "No other item comprising the series of ten will be either as expensive or as rare as this piece of apparatus." It is "...built of the finest of mateSee Sold Price
Sold2017Morrison Pill Box - Owen MagicBeautifully hand-turned by Les Smith, circa 1995. The classic ball vase made of fine hardwood. Beautiful rich finish with red ball. With custom made display case. Condition: Excellent.See Sold Price
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