{"product_id":"manipulation-watches-by-the-ireland-magic-co-estate","title":"Manipulation Watches by The Ireland Magic Co. ESTATE","description":"\u003cp\u003eCondition: Like new with original instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManipulation Watches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby the Ireland Magic Co. are\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e a classic stage and parlor gimmick set engineered for sleight-of-hand routines involving timepieces. Designed as lightweight pocket-watch props—typically constructed with metal casings, printed dials, and concealed clip attachments—this apparatus enables a performer to execute seamless vanishes, productions, multiplications, and transformations without the unwieldy weight of real mechanical watches. Originated by Laurie L. Ireland during the mid-20th century, the set relied on a clever combination of finger clips, body loads, and palming techniques, allowing classic sleight-of-hand artists to create high-visibility \"watch from air\" routines. The prop holds historic significance in mid-century manipulation acts, representing Ireland’s functional approach to lightweight, worker-grade stage novelties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43990635282491,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/103FE87C-A927-4526-92FE-EA799441E1CE.jpg?v=1786901653","url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/products\/manipulation-watches-by-the-ireland-magic-co-estate","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}