Magic Presto
The Magic Presto is an early American-made camera produced in the United States. Limited surviving documentation makes detailed positioning difficult to confirm.
Sales evidence is thin: a single UK auction hammer result of £1,348 in May 2020 is the only data point, so any sense of what this camera is worth today rests on that one wholesale saleroom outcome rather than an established price band. With no comparable recent sales, buyers and sellers in 2026 should treat that figure as indicative only of what one example sells for under specific conditions.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: May 2020
| Date | Price | Source | |
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| May 2020 | £1,348 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science (Lot 192) Title: A Magic 'The Presto' Camera
Description:
A Magic 'The Presto' Camera, 1896, body, G, shutter not working, engraved to top 'Magic, Trade Mark, Introduction Co. New York'; The Magic 'Presto' |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Magic Presto worth?
The only recorded UK auction hammer price is £1,348 from May 2020; there is insufficient further data to establish a current market value.
How much does a Magic Presto sell for at auction?
One documented sale realised £1,348 at hammer, but with just a single data point the price a given example sells for today could vary substantially.