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Abbott’s Comedy Sunflower

Abbott’s Comedy Sunflower

The performer wears a white carnation-like flower on his lapel. At his command, the flower transforms into a large sunflower. The transformation is surprising and amusing. Complete with instructions from the Abbott Magic Novelty Co., Colon, Mich.

“Squash” vanishing glass trick

“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.