Johnny Ace Palmer

Johnny Ace Palmer performing the Cups and Balls at a private recording session in Los Angeles, CA in 1978. Later in his career, he would become known for performing the Cups using live baby chicks.

Filmed by Larry Thornton

Johnny "Ace" Palmer performs a routine witha billiard ball, a thimble and a finger ring. Recorded by Larry Thornton in Los Angeles, CA.

Johnny "Ace" Palmer performs silk magic. Recorded by Larry Thornton. 

Johnny "Ace" Palmer performing close-up magic. Recorded in 1978 by Larry Thornton. 

Johnny "Ace" Palmer performs rope magic. Recorded by Larry Thornton in Los Angeles, CA in 1978.

Johnny "Ace" Palmer finds the chosen card with the assistance of a tortoise and a hare. Recorded in Los Angeles, CA in July 1978 by Larry Thornton. 

Johnny "Ace" Palmer performing the Finger Chopper in Los Angeles, CA in 1987.

From the Larry Thornton Collection.