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Offered here is an unusual vintage magician’s prop titled Repeat Cigarette Vanish, credited to The Great Zimdar and released by legendary magic inventor and dealer U.F. Grant.
This classic cigarette magic effect uses a specially formed V-shaped metal gimmick/container designed to be concealed inside a breast or coat pocket.
According to the original instructions, the performer can apparently vanish a lit cigarette in an extremely clean manner and repeat the effect multiple times during a cigarette routine. The instructions also describe several handling variations and include an illustration showing the cigarette being black metal Repeat Cigarette Vanish gimmick
Original U.F. Grant / Great Zimdar instruction sheet
Plastic storage bag as shown
The original instruction sheet is clearly marked:
“REPEAT CIGARETTE VANISH”
“By The Great Zimdar”
“Released By U.F. Grant”
This is an older piece of working magician’s apparatus and shows noticeable age and use. The black metal gimmick has scratches, finish loss, scuffs and other cosmetic wear. The instruction sheet has folds, toning, wrinkles and general age-related wear.
Please review all photos closely for exact condition.
I have not personally tested or performed the routine. Sold as a collectible vintage magic prop with everything pictured included.
An excellent piece for collectors of:
U.F. Grant magic
Vintage cigarette magic
Great Zimdar memorabilia
Antique and vintage magician props
Magic dealer ephemera
Close-up and parlor magic
Vintage metal magic apparatus
Everything pictured is included.
