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Chicago, IL, United States
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Summer Magic Auction
Potter & Potter Auctions
Our summer sale will be an extravaganza of vintage and modern magic apparatus, featuring further selections from the collections of Jim Deloach and William Trotter. Rarities from the shops of P&L, Abbott's, Collector's Workshop, Thayer, Okito, and others will cross the block. A strong offering of books, posters, and ephemera from magicians of yesteryear - including selections from the library of Ken Klosterman's Salon de Magie - will round out the sale.
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0242: Coffee and Milk Trick. American, ca. 1920. The magician scoops bran or confetti into twoEst. $150-$300
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0243: Coffee, Milk, and Sugar Trick. Sweden: Harries Magic, ca. 1940. Cotton, silk, and confetti placed inEst. $500-$1,000
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0244: Watch Mortar and Cover. European, ca. 1910. Handsome turned oak mortar into which a spectator’Est. $250-$350
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0245: Coin Cascade. London: Jack Hughes, ca. 1950s. A decorated wood and acrylic board used in a CoinEst. $300-$600
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0246: Coin Tray. American: ca. 1960s. A small metal tray used to secret extra coins when the contents areEst. $100-$200
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0247: Coin Wand. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1950. Mechanical metal wand measuring 13” long,Est. $150-$250
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0249: Collectors Rabbits. Middleburg: Collectors Workshop, ca. 1998. Miniature set of wooden cut-outEst. $200-$400
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0250: Comedic Pipe Production. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1960s. A large wooden pipe is producedEst. $50-$100
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0251: Comedy Umbrella. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970s. A full sized umbrella is comedically placedEst. $50-$100
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0252: Confetti to Goldfish. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1960s. A large glass filled with confetti isEst. $100-$200
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0253: Copper Lota Canister. Ca. 1920s. Copper canister fills with water and is emptied, only to refillEst. $100-$200
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0254: Crystal Casket. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1960s. A silk or similar objects appears in anEst. $100-$200
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0255: Giant Change Bag. German, 1920s. Plush bag supported by a wooden handle and nickel-plated rim whichEst. $300-$500
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0256: Cuban (Cube-On) Release. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970s. A sturdy block is tied to a woodenEst. $200-$400
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0257: Cups and Balls. Florida: Paul Lembo, ca. 2000s. A set of three spun wooden cups and balls made ofEst. $200-$400
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0258: Cups and Balls. Spaulding: Five of Hearts Magic, ca. 2000s. A set of three chopped cups for theEst. $150-$250
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0259: Cups and Balls. Japan, Mikame Craft, ca. 1990. Set of three lathe-turned wooden cups for the popularEst. $150-$250
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0260: Dancing Hank. California: Don Wayne, ca. 1990s. A white silk handkerchief apparently dances underEst. $100-$200
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0261: Deluxe Die Box. Colon: Abbott’s Magic, ca. 1970s. A large red die vanishes from within theEst. $150-$250
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0262: Demon Frame to Cage. London: Davenport’s, ca. 1920. A small black frame transforms into aEst. $150-$250
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0263: Production Tubes. European, ca. 1930s. Two metal tubes are shown empty by passing one through theEst. $150-$250
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