Trimbles used in stage conjuring tricks

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Artist/Maker	Unknown (makers)
Place of origin	Great Britain (made)

Set of five 'thimbles', used in stage conjuring tricks.

These thimbles are larger than the normal sewing thimble, as they are designed to be visible from the stage. The magician uses them in sleight-of-hand tricks, making them appear, disappear or multiply. They may even appear to change colour.

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Categories	Entertainment & Leisure Magic
Object type	Magic trick
Parts	This object consists of 5 parts. Magic Trick Magic Trick Magic Trick Magic Trick Magic Trick
Title	Trimbles used in stage conjuring tricks (generic title)
Materials and techniques	Painted wood Wood Paint Woodworking Painting (Coating)
Brief description	Set of five 'thimbles', used in stage conjuring tricks
Physical description	Set of five 'thimbles', four painted white, one painted red.
Dimensions	Height: 3.2cm Diameter: 2.6cm (measured at base)
Summary	Set of five 'thimbles', used in stage conjuring tricks. These thimbles are larger than the normal sewing thimble, as they are designed to be visible from the stage. The magician uses them in sleight-of-hand tricks, making them appear, disappear or multiply. They may even appear to change colour.
Collection	Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number	S.166 to D-1987

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Record created	July 1, 2009
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1114212/trimbles-used-in-stage-conjuring-magic-trick-unknown/

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