1951 GILBERT MYSTO MAGIC SHOW SET" NO. 25 WITH DETATCHEABLE LEGS RARE

Description

Large and impressive 17x25.5x4.75" deep (27-3/8" tall w/separate wooden legs in place) case w/brass carrying handle and latches opens to reveal elaborate Gilbert set issued in 1951. As stated in the 1951 Gilbert Toys catalog, this is a "Super Professional Outfit with Drop Curtain." Contents noted as "Scores Upon Scores Of Tricks; Partial List Includes Topsy Turvy Match, Jumping Peg, Card Tricks, Vanishing Coin, Phantom Card, Galloping Dime, Mind Reading Tricks, Magician's Rhapsody, Ming Toy Laundry Ticket, Vanishing Whiskey Glass, Chinese Rings, Fake Quarter And Many, Many Others." Set also includes four Gilbert manuals - three "Gilbert Mysto Magic, Knots & Splices" and "Handkerchief Tricks." Underside of lid features die-cut cardboard that holds manuals as well as five magic playing cards; one set in devil's face, complete w/bushy mustache and goatee. Set features cardboard insert tray w/a number of the aforementioned trick attached that lifts out of case, revealing magic wand, (each trick is labeled)Also comes w/12x20" paper poster for promoting your own magic show, styled like the posters of yesteryear. Set appears complete. Case shows wear.
Old stock. One of the most sought after Mysto Magic sets and certainly one of the most elaborate.
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