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Funny Funnel

This is a utility piece of apparatus used by a comedy magician. For example, using their favourite method, the magician pours some water into the ear of a spectator. If the spectator then bends their elbow and puts it into the top of the funnel, the water is seen to pour out from the bottom of the funnel into a glass. The comedy can be increased by another person pumping the spectator’s other arm up and down.

Item Details

Size Diameter 130mm
Date Early to mid 20th century.
Key Phrases ,
Category
Ref no N2211