“Squash” vanishing glass trick
The glass is probably of the type sold by Davenports for Abbott’s “Squash” vanishing glass of water. The advertisement from a Davenports catalogue explains what happens. Although the words make it clear that the glass is small, note the misleading drawing showing a large glass.
Details
Size | Height 65mm |
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Date | Mid 20th century. |
Organisations | Abbotts, Davenports |
Key Phrases | Apparatus, Vanishes |
Category | Magic |
Ref no | N1016 |