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 EUROPEAN ASRAH
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

This stage illusion has only been used in one show for tv and was put away. It is in like new condition and comes with an extra silk-like cloth in addition to the thicker one that came with it. Fairly easy to perform and easy to transport in it's own case.
ULTIMATE 1 MAN FOLDING ASRAH
EUROPEAN STYLE FORM floats on the Zombie principle, folds down to nearly nothing for a quick, easy vanish. Rigid aluminum form won't warp. Weighs less than 2 lbs. Control with 1 hand, vanish with two. simple, easy handling and care.
UNIQUE BED FOLDS easily for travel to 12 x 14 x 36 inches in its own travel case. Weighs about 50 lbs. Unfolds quickly to full size & locks into place for full strength with no nuts or bolts 1 MAN OPERATION. An assistant is needed for the floatation but you can drape this specially designed cloth all by yourself, and still conceal her while she does the work.
VERY GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$1,110
Plus Shipping\
ITEM# LU46641

 

 TIP OVER TRUNK
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

A great illusion to produce Santa, etc.
Designed to look like a shipping crate.

VERY GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$445
Pickup in California
ITEM# LU46638

 

 BRYCES SCREEN
LORZO ENTERPRISES

Here's a wonderful illusion to produce someone special during your show. It could be your assistant, Santa Claus, the president of the company you're working for, etc. The screen is turned so both back and front are show, then folded into a cabinet. It's reopened for the appearance. Can be performed surrounded with spectators on stage. The screen can also be used as a backdrop before and after the production. Packs flat. Comes with a cloth cover
VERY GOOD CONDITION
SOLD
7/14/10

Plus Shipping
ITEM# LU46610

 

 FIRE CAGE FOR DOG
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

A very deceptive illusion sized for a dog
or small animal up to about 25 lbs.
(we used a 22 lb. West Highland Terrier). Aluminum cage is shown and the base is lit on fire and covered with a cloth. Cloth is whisked off and a dog fills the cage!
Can be performed surrounded!
Beautifully designed so that the load area expands, subtle Plexiglas keeps the animal from peeking out and the fire mechanism is designed with safety in mind. Packs flat complete with cloth and black painted wooden crate on wheels.
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$835
Pick Up - Texas
ITEM# LU46517

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,250
Pick Up Only - Knoxville Tennessee
ITEM# LU46459

TWISTER
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)
This illusion was made by a local builder from the Paul Osbourne plans with some pretty neat additions. First the entire top with the head box can be lifted up and flipped over into the body of the illusion to make transporting much easier. Mirrors are held in such a way that it is easy to replace them as necessary in case they break while on the rode. Supporting legs also break down to make transporting illusion around much easier. We also added a pole through the top of the head box. This way the assistant walks around the prop in a large circle thus spinning the head. I liked it better that way as the prop had a bigger presence on stage and the head spinning looked a lot more realistic. Prop is in good shape. I used it a bit but it still looks great on stage and works just as well.
No Case or Crate.

 

 SWORD BASKET
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

It is a great basket that I've used pretty extensively. It is a great size, and I've redone the inside with upholstery material (like on car seats) so that the assistant can get in and out without any scrapes. Basket comes with a base, a cylindrical curtain and 4 swords made by Chalet. Illusion has seen plenty of stage time so it has the scuffs and scratches that you would expect, but it is still in really good working condition.

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$999
Pick Up Only - Knoxville Tennessee
ITEM# LU46458

 


 CUTTING IN SIXTH
(UNKNOWN BUILDER
An entertaining adaptation of the "cut in sixths" effect from Paul Osborne. A narrow upright cabinet is shown and the assistant takes her place inside secured by the neck with chains that are locked to the insides. Five large solid playing cards (1/4" ply) are thrust through the cabinet emerging through the back cutting your assistant in sixths! A great stage effect! It has seen many performances and is in working condition. It has been repainted so the over spray in the photo does not exist. Selling to make room for other illusions. The sides pin hinge together and bolt to base.

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,110
Plus Shipping
ITEM# LU46479

 JAM ILLUSION
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Assistant squeezes into tight box showing there is little room to begin with. Magician takes the top of the box and "Jams" it down over the bottom of the box. And as if that wasn't enough the magician takes a tube and shoves it though the box which the audience can see right through! Comes with it's own case which can fit into any car.

VERY GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$1,665
Plus Shipping
ITEM# LU46377

 

 (HOUDINI)
WATER CAN ESCAPE
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Selling the water can only.
No locks, crate or curtain. Magician is locked into can with 5 pad locks and covered with a curtain. Within seconds you can escape! It even has a plexi glass window to see the magician inside!

VERY GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$2,220
Plus Shipping & $350 for Crate
ITEM# LU46375

 

 SWORD BASKET
AND SWORDS

The classic sword basket. Has been used many times and shows some wear but in good working condition. Great looking swords.

OPENING BID
$499
Plus Shipping

ITEM# LU46373

 


 

 ASRAH
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Assistant is covered by a sheet and begins
to float in the air. Magician whisks the sheets off and assistant has vanished in mid-air. Very easy to perform with one helper. Includes everything: Table, form, and mechanics but ...NO CLOTH.
Includes crate for transport.
OPENING BID
$1,275
Plus Shipping

ITEM# LU46359

 

 ASRAH BASE AND FORM
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

No hydraulics or mechanics is required. Very easy worked by one person back stage. Does not come with fly rigging but rigging can be made very easy and cheap by anyone. Selling very cheap to make room for new show. Assistant is placed on table and covered with a sheet. Raised high in the air sheet is whisked away and assistant vanishes and can reappear anywhere. base and form only - NO CRATE.

GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$889
Pick up - Alabama
Seller will deliver if reasonably close
ITEM# LU46304

 

GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$889
Pick up - Alabam
Seller will deliver if reasonably close
ITEM# LU46303

  VANISHING GIRL
AND CAGE
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Custom build for wild adventure theme park from paul osburne's illusion systems plans. Effect: Cage is brought out on stage one to two girls or magician can be placed in cage, cage is covered and raised into the air, then cage comes crashing down to the floor, cage and assistants have completely vanished. Assistance can reappear in audience or other illusions. No hydraulics or mechanics is required. Very easy worked by one person back stage. Does not come with fly rigging but rigging can be made very easy and cheap by anyone. Selling very cheap to make room for new show. good condition need very little repair and touch up paint - comes with cage and base only - no crate

 
OPENING BID
$555
Willing to deliver with in 2 hours of Philadelphia area - or Pick Up

ITEM# LU46301

 LARGE
DOUBLE TIP OVER TRUNK
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)


This illusion can be used to produce yourself, large animal, ceo, santa, several assistants what ever your imagination can come up with. Effect: Magician wheels trunk on stage, opens top and front and then tips forward another trunk (which is inside box) opens it and it is shown empty . Box is tipped back into first box, and first box is closed. When both lids of boxes are open -
A GIRL POPS OUT.
Or Santa or the ceo or several assistants!

VERY GOOD CONDITION


 

 DRUM ILLUSION
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

A classic and dramatic production of your lovely assistant. Base breaks down flat.
All fits in the back of an SUV. Very Good Condition Pick up in Phoenix Arizona or will consider personal deliver in
CA, AZ, CO, UT, NM and TX.
Otherwise buyer pays crating and shipping.

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$888
Pick up - Phoenix
ITEM# LU45703

 

 FLASH APPEARANCE
John Daniels/Owen Magic

This is older flash appearance that could
be considered a collectors item. It is in
good working order...but shows wear.
Includes wood case with casters.

GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$2,220
Pick up - Dallas
ITEM# LU45694

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,665
Pick up - Dallas
ITEM# LU45693

 POOL TABLE ILLUSION
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Start out with the table on stage and the cues in the stand and the trunk which has the pool balls in it. Act as if you are going to start a game of pool and your assistant enters the stage and instead you put the trunk on top of the table.. stick 12 pool cues through the trunk and she appears to be gone... pull out the cues.. open the box and 1 then two then 3 girls come out the box. the base is rather large can hold two people and one in the box. Used as a comedy routine.. be creative! comes with table, box, cues and stand for cues.

 

 SWORD BASKET

ABBOTTS WITH MODIFICATIONS
BY RICK WALKER

Your standard sword basket illusion.
Shows some normal show ware,
but in good performing condition.
ships in wood crate

GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$555
PLUS SHIPPING
ITEM# LU45663

 

 DECEPTIVE STEPS
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Rand Woodbury style illusion steps. Extremely well-built and very deceptive. Built using only the best materials hardwood plywood, screwed and glued together, covered in high quality vinyl inside and out, and the bottom is covered in black duvetyne. Base dolly breaks down. It was made for a 6’ man, 190 pounds. It’s been sitting in my warehouse and has never been used.
There is no case.
VERY GOOD CONDITION
Opening Bid
$575
PLUS SHIPPING
or pick up - California
ITEM# LU45593

 

 KNIFE THROWING
BOARD

Based on the plans by Paul Osbourne and modified at Underworld Entertainment. This illusion allows you to throw knives dangerously close to your victims body without any danger to your assistant. Knives are under your control as to when they are released. One knife even pops a balloon over your assistants head. Comes with gimmick knives and everything you need to make this work. This was built for a haunted house and is in used condition.
Still in good working order but it could use some new paint and a little cleaning -
but mechanics are in good shape.
OPENING BID
$555
Plus Shipping
OR Pick Up in New York
ITEM# LU45509

 

 MODERN ART
& ATA CASE
EASTERN SHAMAN
Looking for Good Visual Effect, practical, easy to perform surrounded. Fully breaks down; built Professionally and also has very smooth sliding feature (girl inside can even slide the top box by herself) Complete with fine quality fake gimmick & gleaming polished antirust stainless steel knife.
6 casters/wheels, painted/lacquered fully
both interior & exterior.
BRAND NEW
OPENING BID
$2,195
FREE SHIPPING IN USA
ITEM# LU45482

 

 CHEFS NIGHTMARE
(UNKNOWN BUILDER) 

The Stove (Chef's Nightmare) is the perfect illusion. It's small, can be done surrounded, and can feature a nice story line. On the stage sits an ordinary looking stove. You can see in the front door at all times. There's clearly nothing in the stove. A cooking pot is shown empty and placed on the burner. Now the strange stuff starts. Things go in and fly out of the pot, spoons stir themselves and, of course, sooner or later, out steps your lovely assistant out of that tiny pot. A good way to have your assistant appear! Ships by UPS.

OPENING BID
$1,105
Plus Shipping
Or Pick Up - Florida
ITEM# LU45456

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,110
Plus Shipping & Crate or..
PICK UP - NEW YORK
ITEM# LU46199

GEOMETRIC
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)
 

A "penetration illusion" in which several giant tubes are passed through an assistant's body. The illusion is that there is no possible way that anyone could be inside the small cabinet with the large hollow tubes pushed into it in many different places and sides. Doors are opened so audience can see completely through the illusion from all sides. Box and tubes are in good shape - including paint job. Illusion includes 2 fiber cases. Cases have had new foam added. Illusion has been repainted and all new hardware has been added.

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$555
Free Shipping & Crate or..
PICK UP - NEW YORK
ITEM# LU45154

RAZOR WIRE
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

 Magician has a spectator come on stage and examine a frame of barbwire. The spectator can closely examine the wire to make sure that it doesn't come apart (it won't). Also, the magician can show that the barbwire is sharp by popping a balloon on it. The magician stands behind the frame of barbwire and raises a cloth in front of him with the top of the frame still visible. He takes a step forward and lowers the cloth revealing that he has passed through the barrier unscathed, but his T-shirt is now ripped from the passage. Illusion comes with cloth and Gimmick. Price includes crate and shipping to continentail US
or pick up in NY

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$850
PICK UP ONLY - MICHIGAN
ITEM# LU45143

HOT AIR ILLUSION
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)
 HOT AIR by Jim Steinmeyer, from book Device & Illusion. A flat base with a BALLOON sign is wheeled out center stage. A small girl is invited on stage with the Magician. Magi talks about lighter than air. Sign is "tipped" on its side, and a small table top is placed on top of the sign and small girl is asked to lay on top of small table top. Magician blow up three (3) long balloon, places then under the table top. Magician tells the girl to think that she is " lighter than air, the balloon sign is removed, the table top and girl are supported by apparently just the 3 balloons. Magician pops one balloon, then another, only ONE balloon remains. A metal hoop is passed completely around the girl and in doing so "bumps out" the last remaining balloon. The magician walks away, leaving the girl floating on air with NO support. Balloon sign is returned to its side way position, girl assistant hops off table and returns to audience. The sign was professional made by a sign company using plastic coated weather resistant laminate which will never fade of peel and Large METAL hoop is included. Illusion CAN NOT BE DONE SURROUNDED. Full tested, works great, perfect condition. Effect will hold a 6-7 yr old
child about 60-70 lbs.

 

 THE ARK OF TIBET
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Built from Paul Osborne plans.
EFFECT: A box is brought out in a create, a box shipped from Tibet Magician and assistant lift the box out of the create and a board is put under the box to keep it out of the create. Magi opens all four doors and spun around to show audience the box from Tibet is completely empty, NO MIRRORS etc. All doors are closed and immediately reopened to reveal, flowers, parasols, rabbit etc. Doors closed again box spun, doors open to reveal appearance of assistant. CAN BE PERFORMED COMPLETELY SURROUNDED. NO TRICKY ANGLES to worry about.
SIZE: 37" X 25" X 30" TALL, will hold assistant approx: 5" 6"
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$665
PICK UP ONLY - MICHIGAN
ITEM# LU45139

 
VERY GOOD CONDITION

 MODERN SWORD BASKET
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Magician lowers his assistant down into a modern style sword basket. Magician proceeds to thrust 5 swords into the basket. He then removes the swords - when the lid is removed the girl should appear but instead there is a flame of fire. This illusion is safe even though being performed with fire.

OPENING BID
$1,475
PLUS SHIPPING
ITEM# LU45110

 
OPENING BID
$1,110
PLUS SHIPPING
Or Pick Up - Northern Florida
ITEM# LU45054

 SHADOW BOX
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Built by The Wood Wizard, from Paul Osborne plans - Beautifully crafted ShadowBox. Black with chrome accents, wings on sides cut down on any angle issues. In very good condition and ready to be performed. Illusion put together is 4'2" wide by 4'8" deep, height from floor to top of wings is 4'8". Breaks down into one ATA case 60" x 54" x 15". Finish on base of illusion has some minor cosmetic damage due to being in storage for so long. It's nothing you can see on stage and can easily be sanded down and refinished. ATA case alone would be $1,000.

 
OPENING BID
$1,388
PLUS SHIPPING
ITEM# LU44583

KUNG FU ILLUSION
HIGHLEN MAGIC

A rare and very well built illusion in which your assistant enters cabinet, hands are placed through upper holes, legs from knees down are visible through center hole, bottom opening allows audience to see under the cabinet during course of the illusion. Next, five solid blades and two spears are pushed through the cabinet yet assistant remains unharmed at conclusion of illusion. Illusion comes with an excellent foam-lined case as well as a padded slipcover case. Illusion is portable enough to transport in the back seat of your car.

VERY GOOD CONDITION

 

CHAMELEON FLASH APPEARANCE
HOUSE OF MAGIC

 The most practical and compact flash appearance ever built. Make yourself or assistant magically appear in a bright flash with this prop. Has foot pedal that releases roller shade and sets off two battery powered flash pots. Quickly breaks down with no tools needed. Comes complete with instructional video. Shipped in wood crate

VERY GOOD CONDITION

OPENING BID
$945
PLUS SHIPPING
ITEM# LU44585

 

BLACK ART
PRODUCTION BOX
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

I cant remember who built it - someone from Vegas. Its a great design and is in good shape, Ive had assistants, female at 5'7'' and also a male cruise director at 5'8''.
The illusion does not break down.
Can be picked up - Ft. Lauderdale Florida

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,110
Pickup Only - Florida
ITEM# LU43285

 

VERY GOOD CONDITION

 DOLL HOUSE
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

It is in very good shape, but needs a little sanding and paint touch up, as seen in one of the photo's. Dimensions are: 28 1/2 inches long...23 3/4 inches wide...37 1/2 tall (to top of chimney) From the bottom of the pan (where assistant sits) to top of chimney is 37 inches. I have installed a flash paper system into the chimney. Right before the assistant appears a flash comes out of the chimney. Assistant simply pushes a button. Works off of a 9 cell battery, rocket igniters, (found at hobby shops), and flash paper. Size of the flash depends on the size of the flash paper. Paper is located above the assistants head, and is completely safe. Shipping...Seller will deliver within 100 miles

OPENING BID
$527
Pick Up Only - Arlington Texas - Or
Seller will deliver up to 100 miles
ITEM# LU42373

 

 TUBE PENETRATION
BUILT BY OWNER
The effect is a "penetration illusion" in which several giant tubes are passed through an assistant's body. The illusion is that there is no possible way that anyone could be inside the "phone-booth" size box with the large hollow tubes pushed into it in many different places and sides. Box and tubes are in good shape - including paint job. Photos show all that is included. Effect was hardly used and warn some only due to time and storage. Will deliver personally to Annandale, Va. And
surrounding areas.

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$665
Pick Up / or
Seller will deliver locally - Virginia
ITEM# LU42136

 

 CUTTING A LADY IN HALF
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Legs are removable from base. Feet slide in & out. Includes the Cutting Blade. Looks great on stage! Can be picked up in Florida.

VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$1,115
Pick up - Florida
ITEM# LU41661

 

 DISAPPEARING DUCK
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Breaks down nicely
Only used in one performance
Includes crate.
VERY GOOD CONDITION
OPENING BID
$725
P
lus Shipping
ITEM# LU40802

 

 MODERN
PRODUCTION CABINET
(UNKNOWN BUILDER)

Can be easily dissassembled with 9 hinge pins for transport. Folds up and can be put in a mini-van. Base and top are removable. Fabric velcroed inside is machine washable. Large production capacity for producing an extra large Santa or several thin assistants. Illusion is on castors. It is painted red with gold stripes.
GOOD CONDITION
SOLD
7/28/10
Pick up Only - Pennsylvania
ITEM# LU40244

Cabinet can easily be disassembled for
easy transport in the back of a mini-van.


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