Winter Magic Auction 2019-12-14 Auction - 386 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 11
Kellar. “A Walk in the Woods” Lithograph.I Clowns. A cura di Renzo Renzi. Foto a colori diHoudini Typed Letter Signed and “Man from
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Winter Magic Auction

Featuring selections from the library and magic collection of Giovanni Pasqua - aka Roxy - our winter sale features antiquarian Continental books on conjuring, philosophy, occult and mathematics from the sixteenth century to the present day. Complementing the books from Roxy's collection will be an assortment of collectible magic props, Houdiniana, and posters. Catalogs ship approximately three weeks prior to the auction. Previews will be held in our gallery December 12?13, 10?5pm.
Auction Curator:
Gabe Fajuri
Gabe Fajuri
President
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News Photos of Howard Thurston and Chundra Bey.: Thurston, Howard. News Photos of Howard Thurston and Chundra Bey. New York, [n.d.]. Series of four glossy news photos depict Thurston with Chundra Bey, one of his “Hindu assistants,” at a
0241: News Photos of Howard Thurston and Chundra Bey.Est. $100-$150
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Photo of Thurston Hypnotized by Newmann.: Thurston, Howard. Photo of Thurston Hypnotized by Newmann. Circa 1930s. Snapshot of Newmann with his hands raised, hypnotizing Thurston. 7 x 3 ½”. Pinholes and creases in corners. 7 x 3
0242: Photo of Thurston Hypnotized by Newmann.Est. $50-$100
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Dai Vernon Signed Magic Castle Playing Cards.: Vernon, Dai. Dai Vernon Signed Magic Castle Playing Cards. Complete deck of Magic Castle playing cards (52 + 2J) in original box, the Ace of Clubs signed and inscribed: “To my Good Friend Roxy/Dai
0244: Dai Vernon Signed Magic Castle Playing Cards.Est. $100-$150
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Lot of Postcards, Programs, and Photos Signed by: [Autographs] Lot of Postcards, Programs, and Photos Signed by Magicians. Bulk 1970s/80s. Approximately 40 pieces of autographed material from the collection of Italian magician Roxy (Giovanni
0246: Lot of Postcards, Programs, and Photos Signed byEst. $100-$150
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Collection of Magicians’ Autographs.: [Autographs] Collection of Magicians’ Autographs. 1950s/60s. Gathered on three sides of two pieces of 14 x 22” poster board, and including the signatures of over 60 significant magicians
0247: Collection of Magicians’ Autographs.Est. $300-$500
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Collection of Roxy’s Signed Magicians’: Roxy (Giovanni Pasqua). Collection of Roxy’s Signed Magicians’ Greeting Cards. 1980s/2000s. Approximately 100 greeting cards spanning over two decades, including many from the same over
0250: Collection of Roxy’s Signed Magicians’Est. $100-$150
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Collection of Roxy’s Magic Pins, Awards, and: Roxy (Giovanni Pasqua). Collection of Roxy’s Magic Pins, Awards, and Miscellaneous Personal Effects. Italy, bulk 1970/90s. Approximately 100 pieces, including Roxy’s metal and brass pins
0253: Collection of Roxy’s Magic Pins, Awards, andEst. $200-$300
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Group of Silvan Magic Books and Ephemera.: Silvan (Aldo Savoldello). Group of Silvan Magic Books and Ephemera. Italy, 1970s/2000s. Approximately 20 pieces, including four books and booklets on magic; signed deck of playing cards; a long
0254: Group of Silvan Magic Books and Ephemera.Est. $50-$100
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Andruzzi Life-Size Display.: Andruzzi, Tony (Tom Palmer). Andruzzi Life-Size Display. Circa 1970s. A die-cut Masonite full length color tinted portrait of Tony Andruzzi with devilish horns. Height 68”. Staining to lower
0257: Andruzzi Life-Size Display.Est. $300-$400
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Dr. Walford Bodie. Electra.: Bodie, Walford. Dr. Walford Bodie. Electra. Leicester: Willsons’, ca. 1900s. Four-color panel poster with a halftone portrait of Bodie, and an illustration of illusions from his show. Framed,
0259: Dr. Walford Bodie. Electra.Est. $900-$1,300
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Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. The Elongated: Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. The Elongated Maiden. Cleveland: Otis Litho. Co., ca. 1930. Three-sheet color lithograph advertising the effect of stretching an assistant’s limbs as if they
0260: Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. The ElongatedEst. $500-$700
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Carter the Great. The Modern Priestess of Delphi: Your: Carter, Charles. Carter the Great. The Modern Priestess of Delphi: Your Mind is an Open Book to Her. Cleveland: Otis Litho., ca. 1930. Three-sheet color lithograph advertising the mind-reading act
0261: Carter the Great. The Modern Priestess of Delphi: YourEst. $1,000-$1,200