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Potter & Potter Auctions, Inc. specializes in the sale of rare and collectible books, paper Americana, circus- and gambling-themed collectibles, playing cards, as well as magicana - antiques and collectibles related to magic tricks and magicians. In the latter category, Potter & Potter has established itself as a market leader, consistently setting record prices for rare and unusual apparatus, posters, autographs, ephemera, Houdiniana, and photographs. The company conducts regular auctions in its Chicago gallery on the city's north side, and publishes meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated catalogs to accompany its sales, many of which have become essential reference tools in serious collectors' libraries. In addition to live bidding on auction day, Potter & Potter accepts phone and absentee bids, agent bids and online bidding through LiveAuctioneers. Learn more about Potter & Potter and its upcoming sales by visiting the company website.
 
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5001 W. Belmont Ave.
Chicago, IL 60641
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Bidder Reviews for Potter & Potter Auctions (468)

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Naiche
Chicago, IL

Jul 21, 2023
Enthusiastic, knowledgable, and super helpful.
Potter and Potter were absolutely superb. I went in for a viewing and Brian and Aron gave me the complete rundown of the entire history of this piece, including cool past awards. They were also careful to point out fragile spots and hidden compartments. They were so genuinely happy to show this art and explain everything. They personally helped me pack it to get it home (it's complex and fragile), and gave me good advice on preservation. Cannot recommend enough.
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SIMPSON, William Ross (American, 20th century) Battlecock R...

DOUGLAS
Liberty, MO

Jul 19, 2023
Reasonable Cost With Potter In House Shipping
Much appreciated cost with Potter In House Shipping... Well and Safely Packed
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WILEY, William T. (American, 1941-2021) Mr. Unnatural at Yo...

W Steven
Hillsborough, NC

Jul 19, 2023
Responsive and well presented items.
Ethan was responsive and courteous for a number of interactions. Shipping, while not quickly done, was good.
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[AMERICAN FOLK ART]. Tramp Art Church. [N.d.]. Wooden model...

James A
Parker, CO

Jul 06, 2023
Great communications and a wonderful seller. Lot as described.
I had 100 % satisfaction from my experience with a lot acquired through Potter & Potter Auctions. Painting just as described, well packaged, and quickly shipped. I hope we have an opportunity to trade in the future.
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SESOW, Matt (b. 1966). Hostage Heads. 2004. Acrylic on foam...

Jerrod
Rome, GA

Jul 03, 2023
Very Personable, professional, friendly staff, Quick Shipping
I have used this auction house consistently the past few years. They bring great items up to auction and are knowledgeable and helpful with shipping larger items through 3rd party shippers. I will continue to use their services and yiu can’t go wrong with them. One of the top three I gave done business with the past few years. Top shelf all around!
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Pulver Company Inc. 1 Cent Clown Gum Vendor. Rochester, NY, ca. 1930s. Steel and yellow enamel with

steve
St-amable, CA

Jun 29, 2023
great auction
great auction all perfect
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[TOBACCIANA]. Group of 6 cigarette and cigar advertising pl...

John
Mercersburg, PA

Jun 22, 2023
Item was as described
I have bid with this auction house several times and have always been pleased with their descriptions, packaging and timely delivery. I would not hesitate to bid with them again.
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NORTHUP, Solomon (1807?-1864). Twelve Years a Slave. Narrat...

Bobbi
Sublette, KS

Jun 12, 2023
Beautiful Books
Books are beautiful and packaged perfectly. Thank you!
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STEINBECK, John (1902-1968). Of Mice and Men. New York: Cov...

Past Auctions from Potter & Potter Auctions

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Plaster Bust of Harry Houdini. England, ca. 1902.
Houdini’s Double Fold Death Defying Water Mystery.1909.Houdini’s German Slander Trial Archive, 1902.

Houdini Auction: Posters, Handcuffs, Ephemera

Aug 23, 2014 4:26 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Bucking the Tiger lithographed whiskey advertising
Sheriff of Angel Gulch-Chinese gamblers cheating posterArts and Crafts Keno Goose and accessories. American,

The Devil's Picturebook - Session 2

Jun 01, 2014 3:00 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Candle Stick Holder (Tall Size), Devil & Card, Wing
Four Congress Playing Card lithographed advertisements.Brelsford, C.E.H. and C.W. Dimick. It’s All in the

The Devil's Picturebook - Session 1

May 31, 2014 4:24 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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Okito’s Mat Trick,ca. 1915, spectacular and unique.
Okito’s Stage-Worn Silk Chinese Robe. ca. 1890.Fu Manchu’s Stage-Worn Chinese Robe. Ca. 1930.

Magic Auction: Houdini, Posters & More

Apr 26, 2014 3:31 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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Scot, Reginald. The Discoverie of Witchcraft. 1st edn.
Dean. The Whole Art of Legerdemain. Rare First EditionHarry Kellar’s own souvenir pocket pocket mirror.

Magic Books & More-The Sperber Collection

Feb 08, 2014 5:05 PM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
347. Harry Blackstone. Birth of Fashion litho poster.
86. Fan to Cigar.  Loyd, ca. 1945281. T. Nelson Downs "King of Koins" window card.

Magic Props & More - The Bill King Collection

Oct 26, 2013 4:47 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
Harry Kellar Strobridge Litho "Centipede" poster
Collection of over 90 Nick Trost card and packet tricksMental Colorama.  Exacto Magic, ca. 1960

SHELF SALE: Magic Books, Props, Houdini, More

Jul 27, 2013 2:52 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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Chest Expansion Holdout. American, ca. 1920.
Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988) “House of Cards” Lamp.Fairest Wheel Five Cent Cigar Trade Stimulator. ca.1895

Gambling Auction: Books, Cards, Dice & More

May 18, 2013 2:08 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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Cardini charcoal sketch from the New Yorker.
Houdini-owned lock picks and keys.Silhouette of Cardini by Dai Vernon.

Cardini: Magic, Autographs, Posters & More

Apr 06, 2013 5:29 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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283: Thurston the Magician. Balaam and his Donkey.
5: Billiard Ball Stand. Sweden, Harries Magic1: S.S. Adams Salesman's Sample/Demo kit

Winter Magic Auction - Houdini & More

Feb 02, 2013 3:43 PM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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29: The Great Leon's Mummy Sarcophagus ca. 1915
84:  24 Kaufman & Greenberg Magic Books43: Booth, John. Group of 12 John Booth magic books.

Magic: The Collection of Charles Reynolds

Oct 27, 2012 3:32 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
126: Harry Anderson’s Stage Used Holdout - The Grappler
261: Auto-Dicer. Demley, ca. 1920. Push-button dice gam337: Gambling wheel. American, ca. 1900. Hand painted,

Gambling Auction: Cards, Chips & Crooked Dice

Jun 23, 2012 3:03 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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223: Baldwin the World’s Greatest Psychic  large poster
42: Group of six pictorial books about automata44: Maskelyne, John Nevil. Automata. London, 1989. #25

Magic: The Collection of John McKinven

May 13, 2012 4:37 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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13: Erdnase Expert at the Card Table Inscribed & Signed
133: Dai Vernon's Porper Cups and Balls307: Group of three turned boxwood magic tricks.

Magic: The Collection of Larry Jennings

Jan 28, 2012 4:08 PM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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212: Haunted Cabinet and Discs of Quong Hi. Thayer
252: Blackstone's Own Magic Trick Bubble Gum - cplt.set50: Charlie Miller Cups. Chicago, Magic Inc., ca. 1970s

Magic: Selections from the Salon de Magie

Oct 29, 2011 4:13 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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126: Chung Ling Soo. The Marvelous Chinese Conjurer
76: Oriental Die Box.  Owen Magic, ca. 1960261: Tom-Foolery magic wands. Calcutta, D.A. Tayade.

MAGIC COLLECTIONS - T. MULLICA & P. TAYLOR

May 22, 2011 3:24 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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37: Houdini. 1902 full color litho poster.  Early/rare
1: Alexander The Crystal Seer  ca. 192029:  Two Fak-Hongs magic posters. Lithographs ca 1930

Rare Posters: Magic, Circus & Allied Arts

Mar 26, 2011 1:50 PM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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Vintage Arm Pressure Holdout.
An assortment of over 50 crooked diceTwo games in pocket watch casings.

Gambling Memorabilia & Magic Auction

Jan 29, 2011 4:45 PM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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257: Kolma's Chinese mask, costume & accessories
2: Bean Shooter Holdout. Bill Gusias, ca. 1990. 307: Bust portrait of Houdini, signed and inscribed.

Magic Collections: Zarrow, Fox and Vernon

Oct 24, 2010 10:20 AM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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160: Fred Kaps' Rabbit from Cane. Maker unknown (Dutch)
125: Holdout. Detroit, Al Caroselli, ca. 1930129: Houdini.  Signed program. 1922. St. Louis Mo.

The Magic Collection of Jay Marshall Part IV

May 17, 2010 9:20 AM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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124: Dai Vernon's personal scrapbook and photo album
61: Dai Vernon's Card Clip.39: Steranko, James. The Ultimate Move. An unpublished

Dai Vernon/Bruce Cervon Magic Collections

Jan 31, 2010 9:20 AM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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287: Thurston, Howard poster. The Great Indian Rope Tri
29: Collection of 24 hardbound books on card tricks55: Dean's Box trick by Dean Dill, ca. 2001.

MAGIC: the Collection of Walter Graham

Sep 13, 2009 9:20 AM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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178: Houdini, Harry. Color lithographed poster fragment
205: Leipzig Cigarette Box100: Collection of 17 photographs of escape artists and

Magic Collection of Jay Marshall - Part III

Apr 27, 2009 9:20 AM EDT
United StatesChicago, IL, US
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265: Chung Ling Soo's Fan
173: Jack Hughes World of Magic Vols. 1-37: Outstanding collection of autographs from magic's go

MAGIC: Marketplace Auction

Jan 19, 2009 9:20 AM EST
United StatesChicago, IL, US
Auction Ended
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