JAXON. JAXON THE MAGICIAN AND HIS GHOST SHOW. American, ca....

JAXON. JAXON THE MAGICIAN AND HIS GHOST SHOW. American, ca. 1950. Three-color window card for the “necromantic extravaganza” and “spiritualistic séance – a challenge to th

Thurston, Howard. Thurston Throw-Out Card. "Ghosts" – New and Startling Illusion. American, ca. 1910. An uncommon example bearing a portrait of the young magician on the recto, and an illustration o

[MAGIC LANTERN] 5th Annual Tour. B.A. Bamber’s Great Dime Show. American, ca. 1877. Tall broadside for the exhibition of “grand stereoptical dissolving views” by Bamber, including im

Magician’s Table. American, ca. 1920s. Gold-glazed pine turtle-top table with legs on a Moorish theme, with a spacious drawer. 30 x 15 x 27”. Previously owned by Dr. Zina Bennett (Past-President I

Vintage Spook Show Skull Mask. American, ca. 1950. Jumbo papier-mache skull mask with hand-painted featured, polychrome painted black interior. Approx. 15 x 12 x 10”. Finish flaking in spots, but fi

Series of Vintage Photographs of an Amateur Magician and Boy Assistant. American, ca. 1920s. Six pieces, being matte-finish silver prints showing the magician and his young assistant (perhaps son) in

[Blueprints] Thayer Ghost Show Illusion. Los Angeles, ca. 1950. A version of Pepper’s Ghost. 18 ½ x 15”. Old mailing folds.

Mason City: Central Show Printing Co., 1955. Three-color panel poster depicts a portrait of the magician and advertises a “ghost show” and “spirit séance”. 14 x 35 ½ ". Minor repair to image

Magician's Chafing Dish (Dove Pan). American, ca. 1900. Brass pan with claw feet. Early example of this classic prop that transforms liquid ingredients into live doves or anything else that fits insid

Kathryn Stedham (American, Contemporary). "Light Show Ghost Ranch" oil on canvas panel, 2021. Signed on lower right. A stunning painting of New Mexico's Ghost Ranch by Kathryn Stedham. Stedham blends

Birch, McDonald. Birch. America′s Master Magician. Mason City: Central Show Printing, ca. 1950. Offset panel poster depicts Birch with the Canary in the Lightbulb, and a portrait of his wife, Ma

"Alexander Crystal Seer" Magic Poster(American, ca. 1920)Depicting renowned magician and mentalist Claude "Alexander" Conlin (1880-1954) in red turban surrounded by skulls with a skeleton hand holding

Group of spook show, magic, and circus window cards. American, ca. 1950s/70s. Including a jumbo spook show window card (28 x 22”), split at central horizontal fold; Harlem Globetrotters window c

"Ask Alexander" Magic Poster(American, ca. 1915)Depicting renowned magician and mentalist Claude "Alexander" Conlin (1880-1954) with white turban in the shape of a question mark. C

Lot of 8 Circus Streamer Posters. American, ca. 1950s/60s. Various shows, including aerialists and animal trainers. Sizes generally 41 x 14” not including date-tails. Unmounted. Condition genera

Lota Vase. American, ca. 1940. A handsome spun brass vase filled with water is emptied by the magician. A moment later, it refills again. This magical re-filling is repeated several times. 7 " high.

Noell’s Ark Wrestling Ape Showcard(American, ca. 1960)Promoting wrestling matches between spectators and a young chimpanzee, reading “At the Gorilla Show Every Night All Week,” ca. 1

Aska. Aska the Supreme Master of Magic. American, ca. 1930. Half-sheet (22 x 28") color poster advertising the magic show of this little-known performer. Mounted to kraft paper. B. The artwork for thi

American, ca. 1900. Oak frame with plate glass panels and four mirrored sliding doors. Labeled at center on lower front molding. 42.25"h. 70.5"w. 25.5"d.

Lot of 18 Carnival Window Cards. American, ca. 1950s/70s. Various carnivals and shows, including Royal American, Rogers Bros., Rohr’s Midway, Siebrand Bros., Art B. Thomas, Triple-R Amusements,

George, Grover. George. the Supreme Master of Magic. Triumphant American Tour. Cleveland: Otis Litho., ca. 1926. Color lithograph heralding the magician’s American tour. Cards cascade from his h

YOUNG, William Henry (1821 – 74). Professor Young! The Great American Magician. Boston: J.H. & F.F. Farwell, Printers, ca. 1850. Double-sided letterpress broadside advertising an appearance at t

Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone "Majorette" Assistant's Costume. American, ca. 1940s. A dazzling five-piece outfit worn on Blackstone's magic show, comprised of a pair of wrist cuffs, h

[CIRCUS]. Twelve photographs of circus tents, midways, and setting up. American, ca. early-mid 20th century. Includes two cabinet-format photographs, one depicting Great Barlow Shows in Milford, Ind;