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-The Scot- Special user 726 Posts |
I've come into possession of an original Walsh Appearing Cane, in good condition complete with original instructions. I was wondering what this prop is valued at these days?
Any help would be appreciated! |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
This cane sold for $25.00 the last time it was on the market. All canes are now made much better, illuminating the need to oil the canes to keep them from rusting.
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Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts |
Where can some get those canes ?
Thanks. Oliver. |
Bill Hegbli Eternal Order Fort Wayne, Indiana 22797 Posts |
You can only obtain original Walsh Canes from estate sales or auction sales or from families of magicians that have passed away. They are no longer made and the person who took over the rights does not desire to pursue the manufacture of this product.
Actually, all Appearing and Vanishing are a 'rip off' in design of the Russ Walsh model. You cannot get them at 1980 prices any longer. Remember inflation, well it must be included in the figuring of the price. Maybe someone on the Café knows how to figure what there price would be in current economic value. Example: I small plastic Ball and Vase trick only cost $.25 in 1960, it now cost around $4.00, that is an increase of 16 times the old price. Believe it or not, that product was made better then the $4.00 model you purchase today. |
Oliver Ross Inner circle Europe 1724 Posts |
Thanks for your reply. So lets go auction then !
Oliver. |
jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
I have a Walsh cane I bought in 1965. I still use it in almost every show. It's quieter, faster, and more rigid than any of the new models. It still works like new after 45 years.
One sold not to long ago on the Raleigh Vintage auction site, I think it went for $100.00. I wouldn't sell mine for $1,000.00. Jim |
hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
I'd sell mine for $900 ppd.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Does it have real ivory on the cap and ferrule with a bouquet inside?
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
No that would be extra.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Serious? at that price, I'll sell mine too.
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
At that price, I'd start making them again. (We can dream right?)
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
jimhlou Inner circle 3698 Posts |
Ha! Offer me $1,000 for mine. I promise you I'll turn you down. This thing is more dependable than my wife.
Jim |
hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
JIm,
I sure hope your wife doesn't see this forum. richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
magicians Inner circle Teacher and Legend 2898 Posts |
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On 2009-12-30 15:37, jay leslie wrote: I do believe that is the vanishing cane with the cap, the appearing does not. The Walsh is a chubby cane.
Illusionist, Illusionist consulting, product development, stage consultant, seasoned performer for over 35 years. Specializing in original effects. Highly opinionated, usually correct, and not afraid of jealous critics. I've been a puppet, a pirate, a pawn and a King. Free lance gynecologist.
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jay leslie V.I.P. Southern California 9498 Posts |
Si senior
Bought it new (Ivory and all) and the flowers still look good today. 27.50 was a lot of money for a 14 year old.
Jay Leslie
www.TheHouseOfEnchantment.com |
hugmagic Inner circle 7665 Posts |
Actually, I think the knob was catalin. Did you know that Russ kept special canes for Marshall to use on this trick? Also they were stretched and reverse wound from the normal winding direction of the vanishing canes. I still have 3 or 4 of them around.
Richard
Richard E. Hughes, Hughes Magic Inc., 352 N. Prospect St., Ravenna, OH 44266 (330)296-4023
www.hughesmagic.com email-hugmagic@raex.com Write direct as I will be turning off my PM's. |
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