Production Valve Funnel. Merv Taylor, Los Angeles, ca. 1950s
A polished stainless steel funnel incorporating the ingenious “Isley” valve control, allowing the performer to secretly release or stop liquid at will. This subtle mechanism gave the magician precision handling and turned what appeared to be a simple utility vessel into a deceptive production apparatus. Hallmarked. Minor wear, two slight indentations; very good condition overall.
From Ken Klosterman’s Salon de Magie, inventory no. K1919
Production Valve Funnel. Merv Taylor, Los Angeles, ca. 1950s
A polished stainless steel funnel incorporating the ingenious “Isley” valve control, allowing the performer to secretly release or stop liquid at will. This subtle mechanism gave the magician precision handling and turned what appeared to be a simple utility vessel into a deceptive production apparatus. Hallmarked. Minor wear, two slight indentations; very good condition overall.
From Ken Klosterman’s Salon de Magie, inventory no. K1919
