Twirl-Around Box

$195.00
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Twirl-Around Box, Clint Riedel, ca. [?]

A deceptive wooden box fitted with opposing handles, freely spun to emphasize emptiness, yet capable of producing a full glass of water along with silks, fruit, or other small objects. The effect gained wider recognition through a demonstration by Jerry Lewis in the film The Geisha Boy. Measures approximately 7 inches square. With original instructions. Rare.

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Twirl-Around Box, Clint Riedel, ca. [?]

A deceptive wooden box fitted with opposing handles, freely spun to emphasize emptiness, yet capable of producing a full glass of water along with silks, fruit, or other small objects. The effect gained wider recognition through a demonstration by Jerry Lewis in the film The Geisha Boy. Measures approximately 7 inches square. With original instructions. Rare.