The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 30, July 25, 2004, Article 17

$1,000 BILL MAGICALLY REAPPEARS

  An article on the July 17 North County Times of  San
  Diego,  CA reports that "A local magician witnessed
  some magic after misplacing his treasured $1,000 bill
  when it was returned days later by an honest spectator."

  "The $1,000 bank note went out of print in1934 ----
  the same year Johnson's bill was printed. Today, the
  obsolete bill is valued at $1,500 by collectors, Johnson
  said.

  In the magic act, Johnson hands the bill to audience
  members while he explains the bill's history and estimated
  value while stressing that wealth and happiness are life's
  true treasures.

  Johnson then makes other currency "magically" appear
  from the bill including silver dollars. But while the money
  increases, the $1,000 bill remains visible.

  According to Johnson's recollection, in the frenzy of
  switching props, the bill got misplaced ..."

  But the prized possession turned up at the feet of Tracy
  Williams, Paulson Court Reporting employee, and her
  father Ed Irvin, both of Mira Mesa. The two, enjoying the
  afternoon picnic, found the bill on the ground.
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  Wayne Homren, Editor

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