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DAVID NIXON'S MAGIC SET

Magic Set
about 1972 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of David Nixon and the equipment
equipment for 33 tricks held on a yellow plastic preformed tray
contains Hanky Panky magic Set 1 booklet, however, is exactly the same as Set 2

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Box
  • Box Base
  • Booklet
TitleDAVID NIXON'S MAGIC SET (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
card, paper, plastic
Brief description
Magic Set, English, about 1972

Magic Set, English, about 1972

Magic Set, English, about 1972
Physical description
card box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and photographs of David Nixon and the equipment
equipment for 33 tricks held on a yellow plastic preformed tray
contains Hanky Panky magic Set 1 booklet, however, is exactly the same as Set 2
Dimensions
  • Length: 16in
  • Width: 11in
  • Depth: 2in
Production typemass produced
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
David Nixon was a well known TV and stage magician in England between 1950 and 1980
Production
Distributed by K-Tel

Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
B.1242:1-1999

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Record createdMay 29, 2000
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