Some toys are downright dangerous.
This late 1940's contraption is just such a one,
The Austin Magic Pistol.
Its jazz deco looks give it a totally Flash Gordon vibe.
Its also known as the Magic Pistol or the Ping Pong Pistol.
The 'magic' came from being fuelled by calcium carbide!
These were tinned-up as Austin Magic Crystals and created the blast for the plastic ball ammo.
The crystals were tipped into the rear.
Ignited by the trigger, the resultant blast was massive!
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Tested in Detroit and made in Michigan the Magic Pistol lit up the toy world for a bit and then was promptly banned.
Unsurprisingly I couldn't find a single one on Ebay.
Did you ever feel its magic?
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