Vintage Handmade Magician's Vanishing Card Trick, Circa Mid 20th Century







Vintage Handmade Magician's Vanishing Card Trick, Circa Mid 20th Century
Vintage Handmade Magician's Vanishing Card Trick, Circa Mid 20th Century. Constructed from thin layers of dark finished plywood, this folk gimmick features a large-scale king of spades playing card cleverly spliced allowing it to become hidden when the contraption is flipped. We can assume the central hole was once attached to a ring or rod for manipulating while holding in the hand. A little handmade gem of magic history. Unsigned.
Presented at the Nameless Art + Design Show January 2026
Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Light areas of surface abrasion as detailed in images. The interior paper card has slightly bowed over time.
Specs: 8" H | 5 1/2" W | 5/8" D
