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Simona Kitanovska

Gold Charm Given To Volunteer Who Was ‘Sawn In Two’ In Famous Magic Trick Sold For $2k

The charm that was given by magician P. T. Selbit to brave audience members who agreed to take part in the now-famous “Sawing Through A Woman” illusion in 1921, pictured in an undated photo. The charm has sold for more than 50 times its estimated value at auction. (Matthew Newby, SWNS/Zenger)

A gold charm given to a woman who volunteered to be “sawn in two” in the first ever performance of the famous magic trick, has sold for more than 50 times its estimate.

The charm, made from nine-carat gold, was given by magician P. T. Selbit to brave audience members who agreed to take part in the now-famous “Sawing Through A Woman” illusion.

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