A garment from Lewis Davenport’s family. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
Pipitis
This was a gift to attendees at the John Salisse Luncheon Club (a group of people interested in magic history) on 14 December 2015, held at The Savage Club in London. These drink mats were widely available at the time. This is an example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
This was a gift from good friend Tony Middleton to Anne Davenport on 29 Oct 2013. The figure is by Jenny Kelm from Kastlekelm Miniatures.
The rabbit is supported on a spring so that it will move when the pencil is used. Written on the pencil is ABRACADABRA TAIWAN D56. This is an example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads magicians to collect items associated with cards, dice, top hats, rabbits etc.
The rabbit is supported on a spring so that it will move when the fridge door is shut. This is an example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads magicians to collect items associated with cards, dice, top hats, rabbits etc.
Found by John Davenport amongst family possessions. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
Found by John Davenport amongst family possessions. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
Found by John Davenport amongst family possessions. The nail clippers have the word FOREIGN on them as well as a trade mark with the name SUPER. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as a die, beloved of many magicians.
This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
Made in France. This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items covered in emblems, such as cards, beloved of many magicians.
This is a good example of ‘pipitis’, the condition which leads to the purchase of items, beloved of many magicians, which involve demons or design motifs such as dice or playing cards.