Magic Collection of Jay Marshall - Part III 2009-04-26 Auction - 328 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 3
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Magic Collection of Jay Marshall - Part III

Potter & Potter Auctions will conduct its second auction of magic ephemera and memorabilia from the collection of Jay Marshall on April 26th, 2009 in suburban Chicago. Previews will be held on April 25th. Of special note is a selection of Houdiniana including several typed letters, signed, with obscure information related to the great escape artist's career, an outstanding selection of apparatus dating to the turn of the 20th century, and one of 20 original copies of Dai Vernon's famous "Twenty Dollar Manuscript." Several rare lithographs, and unusual, scarce magic apparatus will also be offered in the auction. Illustrated catalogs will be available on or before April 1, 2009. All attendees of the 40th Annual Magic Collectors' Weekend will receive complimentary copies of the catalog.
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Changing Vase: Changing Vase. After Martinka & Co., ca. 1890. Impressive nickel-plated vase 6" in diameter at its mouth, 13" high from finial to foot. The vase will change a large quantity of rice or bran into a
0049: Changing VaseEst. $800-$1,200
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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo Size).: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo Size). New Haven, Petrie & Lewis, ca. 1930. Metal stand lacquered in red and gold which accommodates three jumbo cards. The magician mixes the cards, which can be seen
0052: Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo Size).Est. $250-$350
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Ching Ling Foo: Ching Ling Foo (Chee Ling Qua). Large-format business card. 2 x 3 ". Bearing a portrait of Foo and his address in English on the obverse, and on the reverse, his information in Mandarin Chinese. Ca.
0053: Ching Ling FooEst. $50-$100
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The Annals of Conjuring: Clarke, Sidney W. The Annals of Conjuring. Seattle, 2001. Publisher's cloth, illustrated, with color plates. 8vo. Number 69 of a limited edition of 75 copies housed in publisher's custom case. Signed
0054: The Annals of ConjuringEst. $300-$500
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Clock Divination: Clock Divination. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1890. Finely made 3 ¾ x 6 ½ x 1 ¼" mahogany case containing a clock dial with one hand and a door which can be slid over the dial. Performer
0055: Clock DivinationEst. $150-$250
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Coffee Vase: Coffee Vase. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1910. Large nickel-plated brass vase 13" high, 4 ¼" in diameter allows the magician to transform liquid into dry handkerchiefs or any other objects
0056: Coffee VaseEst. $250-$350
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Coin Vanishing Casket: Coin Vanishing Casket. New York, Martinka & Co., ca. 1880. Brass-bound plush-covered box (3 ¼ x 2 ¾ x 2 ½") which accommodates four half dollars. Upon closing the lid, an internal spring-loaded
0057: Coin Vanishing CasketEst. $600-$800
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Coin Wand: Coin Wand. New York, Martinka & Co. ca. 1905. Mechanically operated wand 14 ¾" long produces a Martinka palming coin (Half Dollar size) at its tip. Worn from use.
0058: Coin WandEst. $75-$150
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Group of five complimentary passes: [Complimentary Passes] Group of five complimentary passes. V.p., v.d. (principally 1910s). Magicians represented include Howard Thurston (printed by Strobridge Litho; signed by Thurston), Harry
0059: Group of five complimentary passesEst. $200-$250
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[Magic Set] The Conjurer/Der Zauberer: [Magic Set] The Conjurer/Der Zauberer. [Spear & Co.], Bavaria, ca. 1920. Five tricks include apparatus for vanishing and producing a card, cigarette, ball and coin, as well as a card to matchbox
0060: [Magic Set] The Conjurer/Der ZaubererEst. $100-$200
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Corner Rounder, Geo. Mason & Co. ca. 1900.: Corner Rounder. Denver, George Mason & Co., ca. 1900. Brass punch-style corner rounder. 4" tall and with a triangular base approximately 4" at its widest point. Hallmarked twice "Geo. Mason &
0061: Corner Rounder, Geo. Mason & Co. ca. 1900.Est. $600-$800
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Crystal Casket: Crystal Casket. Maker unknown (likely American), ca. 1900. Glass-paneled nickel-plated box in which a quantity of handkerchiefs visibly appear at the command of the magician. 3 ½" square and
0065: Crystal CasketEst. $200-$300
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Liquid Load Cups and Balls: [Cups and Balls] Liquid Load Cups and Balls. National Magic Co., Chicago, ca. 1947. Oversized aluminum cups allow the magician to perform his regular Cups and Balls routine and at its conclusion,
0066: Liquid Load Cups and BallsEst. $250-$350
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Paul Fox "Chick" Cups.: [Cups and Balls] Paul Fox "Chick" Cups. Danny Dew, ca. 1969. Three large nesting cups of spun copper, each standing 4" high with openings 3.5" across. No instructions. Good condition.
0067: Paul Fox "Chick" Cups.Est. $700-$900
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Tarbell's Cups and Balls: [Cups and Balls] Two sets of jumbo cups used by Harlan Tarbell. One an oversized set of three cups spun in aluminum, 5 " high with an opening diameter of 4 ¼"; exteriors painted light green. The
0068: Tarbell's Cups and BallsEst. $150-$300
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Datas the Memory Man: Datas (M. Bottell). Datas the Memory Man. London, n.d. Publisher's cloth, illustrated with half tone plates. 4to. Cloth soiled and jacket crudely repaired. Scarce.
0070: Datas the Memory ManEst. $150-$250
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Davenport Cabinet: Davenport Cabinet. Maker unknown (likely Bland), ca. 1880. Small hardwood cabinet 2 ¾ x 2 ¾ x 3 ¾" allows the magician to secretly obtain the contents placed in a drawer which slides in an out of
0071: Davenport CabinetEst. $100-$200
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Noveau Manuel Complet Des Sorciers: De Fontenelle, Julia. Noveau Manuel Complet Des Sorciers. Paris, 1841. Quarter leather over boards, illustrated with two folding plates. 32mo. Boards and spine rubbed, pages foxed, contents sound.
0072: Noveau Manuel Complet Des SorciersEst. $100-$200
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