Escaping Vampire. Ben Wallace, Wallace Magic Shop, Culver City, California, ca. 1946.
Decorated wooden coffin with a removable vampire block and wooden stake. The block is placed inside the coffin, and the stake is passed through openings in its sides and the center of the block. Despite being impaled, the vampire escapes, leaving the coffin and stake intact. Finished in red crackle paint with gold accents. Advertised by Wallace in Genii magazine in 1946, with a notice cautioning buyers against imitations. Retains the original Wallace Magic Shop label. Includes a period printed advertisement. Minor wear consistent with age and use; otherwise very good condition.
Escaping Vampire. Ben Wallace, Wallace Magic Shop, Culver City, California, ca. 1946.
Decorated wooden coffin with a removable vampire block and wooden stake. The block is placed inside the coffin, and the stake is passed through openings in its sides and the center of the block. Despite being impaled, the vampire escapes, leaving the coffin and stake intact. Finished in red crackle paint with gold accents. Advertised by Wallace in Genii magazine in 1946, with a notice cautioning buyers against imitations. Retains the original Wallace Magic Shop label. Includes a period printed advertisement. Minor wear consistent with age and use; otherwise very good condition.
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