Prop, Magician's
Object number2010.69.5 a-c
Date1940-1994
Mediumwood; various metal
Credit LineGift of Barry Mitnick
DescriptionMagic Sword Box magician's prop consisting of wooden box, sword blade, and sword hilt.Dimensions(a) Height: 10.5 ; Width: 5.25 ; Length: 8.875(b) W: .875 ; L: 11.75
(c) W: 1.5 ; L: 3.75
Historical NotesMagic sword box, part of a collection of performance pieces belonging to Aspinwall-based magician Harry Albacker (born April 1925, died March 1994). Harry toured the United States performing magic shows from the 1940s until his death. He was best known as a children's magician who specialized in performing with animals and for his signature turban and harem pants. He began performing in vaudeville houses in the Pittsburgh-area while still in high school, but it was not until after his service in WWII that he switched to children's shows. Because he performed for so long many people who enjoyed him as a child were able to hire him for their own children.
Previous owner
Harry Albacker
(1925 - 1994)
Terms
On View
Not on view
1940-1994
1939
c. 1900
1940-1994
