Set of 'sponge balls' used in stage conjuring tricks
Magic Trick
mid 20th century (made)
mid 20th century (made)
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Set of three 'sponge balls', used in stage conjuring tricks.
These balls, made of soft, compressible sponge rubber, are used in sleight-of-hand tricks. The magician may make them appear and disappear, or multiply.
These balls, made of soft, compressible sponge rubber, are used in sleight-of-hand tricks. The magician may make them appear and disappear, or multiply.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Set of 'sponge balls' used in stage conjuring tricks (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Sponge rubber |
| Brief description | Set of three 'sponge balls', used in stage conjuring tricks |
| Physical description | Set of three orange 'sponge balls', the shape of each ball distorted through use. |
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| Credit line | Given by John Palfreyman |
| Summary | Set of three 'sponge balls', used in stage conjuring tricks. These balls, made of soft, compressible sponge rubber, are used in sleight-of-hand tricks. The magician may make them appear and disappear, or multiply. |
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| Accession number | S.192 to B-1987 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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