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Title: "Multiplying Billiard Balls" magic set/magic trick
Post by: FamilyHeirlooms on December 17, 2017, 05:44:11 pm

I was curious if anyone could tell me more about this magic "Multiplying Billiard Balls" set. I'm not even sure if it is an antique.

My grandfather gave this to me when I was a child (around 1978 to 1980). He was a bit of a pack-rat and it was not new when he gave it to me. In fact, it looked exactly like it does in the attached pictures (frayed edges on the box, rubbed off paint on the balls).

The box does not have any distinguishing features. There is no date, no manufacturer, no information on when or where it was created.  I asked my mother, aunt and uncle about this magic trick and none of them remembered it as a child, so it may not be that old (or they may have forgotten it). Any information would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks.

Joe

Title: Re: "Multiplying Billiard Balls" magic set/magic trick
Post by: mart on December 17, 2017, 06:12:45 pm

I would say by looking at the box its probably 1950`s or 60`s !!  My guess is it was one of those things you could order from the back pages of comic books !!  Like the sea monkeys !!

Title: Re: "Multiplying Billiard Balls" magic set/magic trick
Post by: KC on December 18, 2017, 12:31:02 am

I agree with the time period.

Are the balls wood or plastic?

Title: Re: "Multiplying Billiard Balls" magic set/magic trick
Post by: FamilyHeirlooms on February 26, 2018, 08:09:01 pm

Quote from: KC on December 18, 2017, 12:31:02 am

I agree with the time period.

Are the balls wood or plastic?

The balls are made out of wood and the cap (fake ball) is metal.