Magic Memorabilia 2018-08-25 Auction - 468 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 13
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Magic Memorabilia

Our summer sale of magicana includes vintage posters, apparatus, antiquarian books, and ephemera. Among the highlights are rarities advertising the shows of the Hanlon Brothers, early and uncommon conjuring catalogs, and relics from the career of Howard Thurston.
Auction Curator:
Gabe Fajuri
Gabe Fajuri
President
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Kio.: Kio, Igor. Kio. [Moscow], ca. 1950s. Color lithograph depicting the circus magician beside a lion’s cage. 32 x 22”. Mounted to Kraft paper (ex-David Price/Egyptian Hall Museum). Folds,
0288: Kio.Est. $150-$250
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Kio.: Kio, Igor. Kio. [Moscow], ca. 1960s. Color lithograph depicts the magician’s name in bold neon lettering with a crowd gathered outside. 27 x 37 ½”. Unmounted. Heavy creases to
0289: Kio.Est. $100-$150
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Trio of Maro “Prince of Magic” Window: Maro (Walter Truman Best). Trio of Maro “Prince of Magic” Window Cards. Chicago: Goes Litho., ca. 1905. Including a bright yellow color lithographed window card bearing a striking
0290: Trio of Maro “Prince of Magic” WindowEst. $300-$500
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It’s Magic 1966.: Newman, Earl. It’s Magic 1966. [Los Angeles], 1966. Striking two-color poster advertising an early incarnation of this Los Angeles institution featuring a varied cast of famous magicians.
0291: It’s Magic 1966.Est. $150-$250
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It’s Magic 1968.: Newman, Earl. It’s Magic 1968. [Los Angeles], 1968. Two-color screenprint advertising the annual magic show produced by Milt Larsen, depicting a magician in a comically tall hat as a rabbit
0292: It’s Magic 1968.Est. $150-$250
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The Great Nicola In Person. He Makes Elephants: Nicola, Louis (William Mozart Nicol). The Great Nicola In Person. He Makes Elephants Disappear. New York: Berkshire Poster Co., (1931). Color lithograph window card (22 x 14”) representing the
0293: The Great Nicola In Person. He Makes ElephantsEst. $500-$750
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A Review of Mystery / Revue De Magique.: Goldin, Horace. A Review of Mystery / Revue De Magique. [Stockholm], ca. 1932. Color lithograph panel (27 x 12 ½”) bearing vignettes from the illusionist’s program. Mounted to board.
0294: A Review of Mystery / Revue De Magique.Est. $700-$900
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Theatre Broadside. Benefice til Fordeel for den lille: Herrmann, Compars (1816—1887). Theatre Broadside. Benefice til Fordeel for den lille Clairvoyant Alexander Herrmann. [Denmark], ca. 1850s. Letterpress two-sheet broadside printed on light pink
0295: Theatre Broadside. Benefice til Fordeel for den lilleEst. $3,000-$5,000
Magikeren J. Le Tort fra London.: Le Tort, Joseph (1825—1880). Magikeren J. Le Tort fra London. Aalborg, Denmark, 1863. Letterpress broadside (19 7/8 x 11”) with a woodcut vignette by R. Bishop. Mounted to board.
0296: Magikeren J. Le Tort fra London.Est. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Revue et Corrigee de Lhuillier par Fusier.: [Robert-Houdin] Butsha, E. Revue et Corrigee de Lhuillier par Fusier. Circa 1870. Gouache on paper. Being a unique painted advertisement for a revue-style show at the Theatre du Palais Royal, Paris,
0297: Revue et Corrigee de Lhuillier par Fusier.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Chevalier Nic Illusion.: Nic, Chevalier. Chevalier Nic Illusion. Kunstanstalt Angeros, ca. 1930. Quarter sheet (15 x 21”) three-color lithograph depicting Nic, two assistants, and illusions including the Bridal
0298: Chevalier Nic Illusion.Est. $100-$200
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Orson the Magnificent. The Mercury Wonder Show.: Welles, Orson. Orson the Magnificent. The Mercury Wonder Show. [Los Angeles], 1943. Herald (22 x 6”) for the magic and variety show hosted by Welles and Joseph Cotten for military service men
0301: Orson the Magnificent. The Mercury Wonder Show.Est. $250-$350
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Nine Spanish Language Advertisements for Chang.: Chang (Juan José Pablo Jesorum). Nine Spanish Language Advertisements for Chang. Circa 1940s. Group of letterpress broadsides, programs and newspaper ads for Chang, all from either Peru or
0306: Nine Spanish Language Advertisements for Chang.Est. $200-$300
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Schweizer Bellachini.: Bellachini, Fredo. Schweizer Bellachini. Frankfurt: Maingau Drucherei, ca. 1915. Panel-size color lithograph bears vignettes of various illusions and tricks performed by Bellachini and his wife,
0307: Schweizer Bellachini.Est. $200-$400
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Professeur Leno.: Professeur Leno. [Paris]: Naboulet, 1926. One-sheet (23 ¾ x 31 ¼”) lithographed portrait of this French mind reader and protégé of the magic dealer and performer Caroly.
0308: Professeur Leno.Est. $300-$500
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Le Coupeur De Tetes Au British Circus Imperator.: Le Coupeur De Tetes Au British Circus Imperator. Paris: Louis Galice, 1915. Color lithograph magic poster depicting a grisly decapitation scene from a macabre magic show. Satan holds the severed
0309: Le Coupeur De Tetes Au British Circus Imperator.Est. $400-$600
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Cirque Ancilloti. Decapitation Illusion.: Cirque Ancilloti. Decapitation Illusion. Lille: Jombart, ca. 1920s. One-eighth-sheet color lithograph depicting two gentlemen as they grapple, literally and figuratively, with the question of a
0310: Cirque Ancilloti. Decapitation Illusion.Est. $100-$200
Delson Le Mysterieux.: Delson. Delson Le Mysterieux. Paris: Benevol, ca. 1920s. Color lithograph one-sheet poster showing the magician, a member of Benevol’s troupe, in a turban, encircled by a question mark. 33
0311: Delson Le Mysterieux.Est. $300-$500Lot Passed