Vintage Carnation Evaporated Milk "Foo Can"

Vintage Carnation Evaporated Milk "Foo Can" – Classic Magic Prop & Collector’s Item

Condition: Vintage (Over 50 Years Old)
Type: Classic Magic Apparatus | Collectible Piece

This rare Carnation Evaporated Milk “Foo Can” is an authentic vintage piece of magical history — estimated to be over 50 years old. Perfect for magicians, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the golden age of classic stage magic, this Foo Can is both a working prop and a display-worthy collectible.

✨ Effect

• The magician shows the can empty — nothing inside.
• A moment later, the magician pours milk or water from the same can!
• The can can be shown empty again, only to magically produce liquid once more.
• A classic magical illusion that has amazed audiences for over a century.

About the Foo Can

The Foo Can is named after the legendary Chinese magician Ching Ling Foo, who either invented or popularized the effect around 1898. Originally known as the “Ching Ling Foo Can,” the name was later shortened to Foo Can (or sometimes Foocan). It’s also been referred to as the Chinese Water Can.

Foo Cans have been produced by some of magic’s most respected manufacturers, including Thayer, P&L, Abbott’s, and others. This particular model, crafted from a Carnation Evaporated Milk can, is a charming piece of performance nostalgia — and a rare find in this condition.

Collector’s Notes

• One of a kind: Authentic vintage prop with original patina and character.
• Perfect display piece: Looks fantastic in any vintage magic collection.
• Functional prop: Can still be used for performance with proper care.
• Historical value: Referenced in Dr. Albo’s Classic Magic Volumes #5 and #10.

This Vintage Carnation Foo Can is both a tribute to the artistry of early magicians and a testament to the timeless wonder of classic magic. Whether displayed in your collection or used in performance, it remains a true piece of magic history.

Note: Sold as a vintage collectible. Due to age, cosmetic wear and signs of use may be present.