AUTOMATED SEFALALJIA.AutomatedAUTOMATED SEFALALJIA.Automated Sefalaljia. Wallace: Jeff Busby Magic Inc., 1995. A miniature spirit cabinet devised by Stewart James in which bells ring, knots untie themselves, balls roll as if pushed by invisible hands, and more. Hardwood box with brass fittings. 13 x 6 x 9”. Dovetailed construction. Includes props, padded ATA carrying case, and instruction booklet. Hallmarked. Fine.
MARO (WALTER TRUMAN BEST). MAROMARO (WALTER TRUMAN BEST). MARO PRINCE OF MAGIC. THE CA...Chicago, Goes Litho., ca. 1906. Color lithographed window card depicting Maro’s Spirit Cabinet effect, in which instruments (bells, tambourines, and guitars) mysteriously floated out of and animated inside a small cabinet sitting on a skeleton-type table at center stage. 13 x 18". Minor wear at edges. Unmounted. A-.
HAUNTED CABINET AND CHECKERS OFHAUNTED CABINET AND CHECKERS OF QUONG HI.Haunted Cabinet and Checkers of Quong Hi. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1929. Club-size version of the Checker Cabinet effect, as manufactured by Thayer. Dragon motif on front and rear panels. Cabinet 15 ½” across. Checkers, tube, ghosts (with battery compartments for light-up eyes), and shell worn, soiled, and in need of repair. Shell split. Sold as-is. Still, a handsome display item. Sold together with a group of miscellaneous small magic tricks, primarily incomplete props, among them the parts of a Roterberg Wine & Water separation, among other items.
A miniature cabinet with shapedA miniature cabinet with shaped cornice above two doors and a drawer
Magician's box, wood with brassMagician's box, wood with brass and wire mounts, double hinged construction, drawer slides two ways, varnished surface, probably early 20th century, 9-1/4 in. Good condition, probably refinished, minor surface chips, dents and abrasions, some separations. Private Collection, Kentucky
AUTOMATED SEFALALJIA.AutomatedAUTOMATED SEFALALJIA.Automated Sefalaljia. Wallace, Idaho: Jeff Busby Magic Inc., 1995. A miniature spirit cabinet devised by Stewart James in which bells ring, knots untie themselves, balls roll as if pushed by invisible hands, and more. Hardwood box with brass fittings. 13 x 6 x 9". Dovetailed construction. Includes props and instruction booklet. No case. Not hallmarked. Fine.
TROMPE L'OEIL POLYCHROME DECORATEDTROMPE L'OEIL POLYCHROME DECORATED CABINET Trompe l'oeil polychrome decorated cabinet, with a single door opening to the two fixed shelves, and rising on ball feet, 35"h x 30"w
MENTAL MIRACLE TABLE.Mental MiracleMENTAL MIRACLE TABLE.Mental Miracle Table. Cincinnati: Venture III, ca. 1990. Handsome wooden table with inlaid checkerboard top and one drawer. Conceals a subtle method for reading messages from the person seated across the table from the mentalist. Removable glass top cracked, else very good. One of fewer than ten manufactured.
OPEN CABINETOPEN CABINET, withOPEN CABINETOPEN CABINET, with two drawers.
MINIATURE TABLE CABINET MiniatureMINIATURE TABLE CABINET Miniature table cabinet, fitted with two doors opening to arrangement of faux and real drawers, the top lifting to reveal a fitted tray, 12.5"h x 10"w x 7.5".
A David Nixon Magic kit.A David Nixon Magic kit.
Mahogany music cabinet, crest withMahogany music cabinet, crest with northwind face over beveled mirrored back, over pull out drawer with carved lyre on front over one with carved violin on front, flanked by shelves, 64"h x 38"w x 11"d, some damages, some pieces included
An 'Eclipse' patent mahogany andAn 'Eclipse' patent mahogany and inlaid drinks cabinet, the folding top with rising interior, the fall front enclosing drawers, 124cm wide when open
A MODERNIST REVOLVING DISPLAY CABINETA MODERNIST REVOLVING DISPLAY CABINET A Modernist revolving display cabinet, having a single door opening to three shelves, and resting on a rotating base, 69"h x 15.5"w ( lot comes with two keys)
Modern glass and metal cabinet.Modern glass and metal cabinet.
MAGNETIC CARD BOXMagnetic CardMAGNETIC CARD BOXMagnetic Card Box. Indiana, Penn.: Bob Kline, ca. 1975. Wooden box, painted in green and gold, which produces, vanishes, or changes a card. 3 _ x 4 _ x 2Ó. Very good. Sold with resetting magnet.
Vintage handpainted magician'sVintage handpainted magician's box with misc. paraphenilia. 26'' W 22 1/2'' Ht.
MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINETMARBLE-TOPMARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINETMARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINET, made in Vietnam for Oasis Home & Decor, 2015, rotating door featuring concealing three interior demilune shelves, self actuating side doors with interior bins, 55.5"H x 31"W x 16"D.
MAGIC WINDOWwith chrome frame andMAGIC WINDOWwith chrome frame and rotating mount; 25 total inches square Condition:
MUMMENTHALER AND MEIER, Magic BoxMUMMENTHALER AND MEIER, Magic Box desk 45 h × 32 w × 21 d in (114 × 81 × 53 cm)
A Tabletop Dressing Cabinet havingA Tabletop Dressing Cabinet having two doors with transfer decorated portraits of maidens opening to reveal two portraits of maidens the sides and doors with felt covering and the base fitted with a drawer. Height 17 1/2 inches.
Rare Wizard Phonograph ReversibleRare Wizard Phonograph Reversible cabinet with mahogany finish. Original decal with cherubs & banner. Manufactured by International Phono Co. Newark NJ. Nickel plated works. One of the most unusual American talking machines ever made.Condition: Red morning glory horn old repaint. Provenance: Dr. Richard PopeE
TRAMP ART WALL CABINET Carved andTRAMP ART WALL CABINET Carved and Painted Wooden Wall Hanging Medicine Cabinet, with mirrored door, shaped top with applied plant and disk decoration, paneled sides, applied front molding with diamond carved edge and applied disks and central heart, applied moldings surrounding mirror, five interior shelves, 25 1/4" high, 17 1/4" x 5 1/2". Paint losses, mirror silvering losses, leaf loss to top plant decoration.
MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINET,MARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINET, MADE IN VIETNMARBLE-TOP MAHOGANY BARWARE CABINET, made in Vietnam for Oasis Home & Decor, 2015, rotating door concealing three interior demilune shelves, self actuating side doors with interior bins, 55.5"H x 31"W x 16"D.
TRIPLE MENTAL MIRACLE.Triple MentalTRIPLE MENTAL MIRACLE.Triple Mental Miracle. Holland: Eddy Taytelbaum, 1970s. A hinged gold-pinstriped hard plastic case with a set of sticks numbered 0-9. The magician, with his back turned, is able to predict how many sticks the spectator removes. 3 x 1”. Fine.
DIAMOND DYES CABINET. Double sidedDIAMOND DYES CABINET. Double sided oak cabinet with embossed tin depicting children playing jump rope. 24 1/2'' h.
MAGICIAN WITH TOP HAT AND DISAPPEARINGMAGICIAN WITH TOP HAT AND DISAPPEARING BALL Germany lithographed tin whimsical man seated on trunk able to make ball disappear from top hat when key wind is activated. 6 3/4'' h. Some litho wear. (VG Cond.)
A MODERN CABINET A Modern cabinet,A MODERN CABINET A Modern cabinet, fitted with two highly figured drawers and two doors, one opening to glass shelves, overall 36"h x 36"w x 16"d
TIGER AND DRAGON MYSTERY.TigerTIGER AND DRAGON MYSTERY.Tiger and Dragon Mystery. Thailand: Magic Wagon, 2000s. An ornate gilt resin box depicting a ferocious tiger and dragon, divided into four compartments and holding a block, which the spectator places inside while the magician turns his back. The magician swings the pendulum above the closed box and correctly predicts which compartment the block was placed in. 4 ¾ x 4 ¾ x 2”. Fine.
A VINTAGE PINE CABINET.A VINTAGE PINE CABINET.
Large collection of vintage magician'sLarge collection of vintage magician's trick bottles, stenciled boxes, wands, etc. Bottle: 10"H.
MINI COMPUTER CARD BOX.Mini ComputerMINI COMPUTER CARD BOX.Mini Computer Card Box. Holland: Eddy Taytelbaum, 1970s. Two-tone plastic case holding a set of wooden blocks decorated with cut-out playing cards. When shaken, the blocks magically rearrange to form a Queen of Clubs. 3 ¾ x 2 ½ x 1 ¼”. Cellophane tape in need of repair; interior felt shows wear; good.
Antique English miniature cabinetAntique English miniature cabinet with three rows of faux Milton books, to reveal three hidden drawers to each section, approx 35cm H x 24cm W x 19cm D
TWO PIECE ILLUMINATED CABINET .TWO PIECE ILLUMINATED CABINET .
Small cabinet with shelf & mirroredSmall cabinet with shelf & mirrored back, approx 106cm H x 61cm W x 35cm D
A Japanese black and gold lacquerA Japanese black and gold lacquer table cabinet, decorated butterflies and landscapes, a lacquer magazine rack and other similar pieces