This apparatus is for the Miser´s Dream, no doubt. This has a place in the bottom to put some coins, also it has a hole that opens and close, so the coins can fall in your hands. Can you please help me to identify who made it? Thanks

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I don't know who made it, but it's a great looking prop. I bet the sound is wonderful!

I have been looking for one like this on the internet without luck. Yes Wizard of Oz, the sound when the coins fall inside is great!!

This appears to be a very old U.F. Grant piece, although I'm not 100% certain...

(He made several items from the hammered planters he found in a supply store near his shop.)

Julie

I agree with Julie. Grant could find more 'things' in a dime store that he could remodel or adapt to use in a trick than many magicians realized.

Sorry, but I think this was one of Gen's 'bloopers". It looks like a "trick something".

I have performed the Misers Dream since 1946. The Misers Dream is a COIN TRICK. The MD is not a "container" trick. The pail used to toss the coins in, is important mainly for the sound produced when coins are tossed in. It creates the AUDITORY ILLUSION. Depending on the type of act, it could be a champagne bucket, a child's sand pail, or an empty coffee can. The important thing is that the pail should not be emphasized. The MD IS A COIN TRICK!!!