Martinka and Co.'s 1899 "End of Century" magician's catalog. (1899)
Martinka and Company · leaf 89
ances, encased in a pretty cabinet . Price, $3 346. Mysterious Cloek Dial. A glass clock dial with g it letters. Shows any hour desired, tells number of dice thrown, etc. i2-in. diam., beveled edge, . Price, $8 15-in. diam. , heavy metal rim and handle, Price, $15 347. Barber’s Pole from a Hat.… … moving the same instantly, the vases are filled, one with steaming hot coffee, and the other with milk. This is a very popular trick, and easy to perform. Complete. Price, $3.50 349. Same as above. Instead of vases, two plated goblets are used, and are covered with a piece of black velvet. Same as…
