Vintage Magic Kit 1975 “100 of the Greatest Magic Tricks of the Last 50 Years”

Vintage Magic Kit 1975 “100 of the Greatest Magic Tricks of the Last 50 Years”

This is a wonderful rare find for magic collectors or novice magicians. The box includes over 30 props to perform various magic tricks (Illusions!) from the 1920s to 1970s as well as a 39 page book edited by magic historian Leo Behnke. The book includes detailed instructions, secrets and illustrations to perform 100 magic tricks (Illusions!). Patter suggestions are included with most tricks (Illusions!) and a centerfold spread with black and white photos and text about the Magic Castle and Magicians that have performed there.

Manufacturer: Pacific Game Company

Markings: on box, (c) 1975 Pacific Game Company N. Hollywood, CA. 91605 No. 8066A”
on booklet “(c) 1974 Pacific Game Company N. Hollywood, CA. 91605”

Condition: Good Vintage Condition. Box: Wear consistent with age. lower right corner of lid is torn. masking tape residue on top. Old masking tape on bottom. 

Book: Complete. Some yellowing to pages.

Contents: Tape residue on cardboard insert inside. Length of “gold” string missing from “Knotty Numbers” envelope. Rubber sheet is aging and slightly brittle. One interior flap on “Squash 1930’s” box is missing. One sponge ball is missing, another is torn in half and repaired with duct tape. The rope for the “Panama Rope Mystery” is fraying.

Dimensions: 
Box: 10 in high x 13 in wide x 2.25 in long

Item Weight: 1 pound, 6 ounce

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