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MAGIC START

Child's Magic Set
about 1973 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Airfix (manufacturer)
Place of origin
England (manufactured)

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of children
sealed in cellophane and unopened
equipment for 45 tricks plus booklet


Object details
Object type
Child's magic set
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Box
  • Box Base
  • Booklet
Materials and techniques
card, paper, plastic
Card
Paper
Plastic
Cellophane
Printed
Moulded
Brief description
Magic Set, Airfix, English, 1973



Airfix, English, 1973



Airfix, English, 1973
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of children

sealed in cellophane and unopened

equipment for 45 tricks plus booklet
Dimensions
  • Length: 12in
  • Width: 8¼in
  • Depth: 2in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
Code No. 51209-3
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Young V&A
Accession number
B.1240:1-1999

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Record createdMay 29, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O39972/magic-start-childs-magic-set-airfix/
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