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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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0484: GIBSON, Walter B (1897-1985). Three short story books edited by Gibson, two inscribed. New York:Est. $80-$125
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0485: GIBSON, Walter B (1897-1985). The Bunco Book. Holyoke: Sidney Radner, 1946. Profusion ofEst. $80-$125
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0486: GUYOT, Edme-Gilles (1706-1786). Nieuwe natuur- en wiskonstige vermaakelykheden, betreklyk denEst. $300-$400
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0487: HARBIN, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 – 78). The Magic of Robert Harbin. [London: Author], 1970.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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0488: [HARBIN BOOK – PIRATED EDITION] Harbin, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 - 78). Magic of RobertEst. $500-$800
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0489: HOFFMANN, Prof (Angelo Lewis, 1839 - 1919), et al. Eleven Early Magic Books books. [V.p., v.d.].Est. $200-$400
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0490: HOUDINI, Harry (Erich Weisz, 1874-1926) and HARDEEN (Ferenc Weisz, 1876-1945). Two pamphlets byEst. $100-$300
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0491: HULL, Burling Volta (1889-1982). The Edison of Magic and His Incredible Creations. FIRST EDITION,Est. $100-$200
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0492: HULL, Burling (1889-1982). The Encyclopedia of Stage Illusions. Oakland: Magic Ltd., 1980. EDITIONEst. $400-$600
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0493: [INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS] Five Elaborate I.B.M. Souvenir Programs. Kenton, Ohio,Est. $200-$400
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0494: [IRELAND, Frances (1910 - 2002), editor] 44 Ireland Year Books. [Chicago: Ireland Magic Company,Est. $500-$700
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0495: JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). Cards as Weapons. New York: Darien House, [1977]. FIRST EDITION OF RICKYEst. $300-$600
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0496: JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). Jay’s Journal of Anomalies. Quarterly. V1 N1 (Spr. 1994) – V4 N4Est. $500-$1,000
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0497: [BLOW BOOK]. JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). The Magic Magic Book. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994. TwoEst. $900-$1,200
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0498: JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY. A group of 7 catalogues of magic tricks and assorted toys, novelties. [V.p.,Est. $100-$300
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0499: KAUFMAN, Richard (b. 1958). Tenyoism. Washington, D.C., 2015. DELUXE EDITION, ONE OF A LIMITEDEst. $200-$400
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0500: KENNER, Chris and LIWAG, Homer. Magic Man Examiner, Vols. 1, 2, 4. Indianapolis: Chris Kenner,Est. $80-$125
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0502: LORAYNE, Harry (1926 – 2023). Close-Up Card Magic. New York: Louis Tannen, 1962. FIRSTEst. $250-$500
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0503: MANN, Al (1924-1999). 43 Mentalism Manuscripts by Al Mann. Freehold, NJ: Al Mann Exclusives, [ca.Est. $400-$800
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0504: MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Fourteen magic books or lecture notes by Marlo.Est. $200-$400
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0505: MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Marlo’s Magazines, Vols. 1 - 6. [Chicago]: EdwardEst. $1,000-$1,500
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![[HOUDINI, Harry (Erich Weisz, 1874-1926)]. Harry Houdini. Cincinnati & New York: The Strobridge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414182_1_x.jpg?height=300&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[CHUNG LING SOO (William Ellsworth Robinson, 1861-1918)]. Suee Seen and Chung Ling Soo Marvellous](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414177_1_x.jpg?height=300&quality=70&version=1684766857)

![GIBSON, Walter B (1897-1985). Three short story books edited by Gibson, two inscribed. New York:: GIBSON, Walter B (1897-1985). Three short story books edited by Gibson, two inscribed. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1965-1966]. 8vos. All in publisher’s cloth (some general rubbing),](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)


![HARBIN, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 – 78). The Magic of Robert Harbin. [London: Author], 1970.: HARBIN, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 – 78). The Magic of Robert Harbin. [London: Author], 1970. Number 69 of 500 copies from the first and only edition. Pebbled dark green cloth stamped in gilt.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684851501)
![[HARBIN BOOK – PIRATED EDITION] Harbin, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 - 78). Magic of Robert: [HARBIN BOOK – PIRATED EDITION] Harbin, Robert (Ned Williams, 1908 - 78). Magic of Robert Harbin. [Mexico City: Al Mann, n.d.]. A counterfeit copy (see note below). Smooth dark green cloth](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684851546)
![HOFFMANN, Prof (Angelo Lewis, 1839 - 1919), et al. Eleven Early Magic Books books. [V.p., v.d.].: HOFFMANN, Prof (Angelo Lewis, 1839 - 1919), et al. Eleven Early Magic Books books. [V.p., v.d.]. Various editions. Including: Herman’s [sic] Book of Black Art Magic Made Easy, Hermann’s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414659_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)

![HULL, Burling Volta (1889-1982). The Edison of Magic and His Incredible Creations. FIRST EDITION,: HULL, Burling Volta (1889-1982). The Edison of Magic and His Incredible Creations. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING. Tavares: Samuel & Lee Smith, [1977]. 8vo. Illustrated. Publisher’s printed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)

![[INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS] Five Elaborate I.B.M. Souvenir Programs. Kenton, Ohio,: [INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF MAGICIANS] Five Elaborate I.B.M. Souvenir Programs. Kenton, Ohio, 1926-1930. These programs, from the organization’s first five gatherings, feature lavish photo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414663_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[IRELAND, Frances (1910 - 2002), editor] 44 Ireland Year Books. [Chicago: Ireland Magic Company,: [IRELAND, Frances (1910 - 2002), editor] 44 Ireland Year Books. [Chicago: Ireland Magic Company, 1934-1957]. Twenty-five annual issues. 4tos. Illustrated. Original publisher’s staple-bound](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414664_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). Cards as Weapons. New York: Darien House, [1977]. FIRST EDITION OF RICKY: JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). Cards as Weapons. New York: Darien House, [1977]. FIRST EDITION OF RICKY JAY’S FIRST BOOK. 4to. Profusely illustrated in black and white. [96] pp. Publisher’s full](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414665_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)

![[BLOW BOOK]. JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). The Magic Magic Book. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994. Two: [BLOW BOOK]. JAY, Ricky (1946-2018). The Magic Magic Book. New York: Whitney Museum, 1994. Two perfect-bound volumes in original wrappers, one of text, the second a Blow Book with artwork by Vija](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414667_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1686243926)
![JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY. A group of 7 catalogues of magic tricks and assorted toys, novelties. [V.p.,: JOHNSON SMITH COMPANY. A group of 7 catalogues of magic tricks and assorted toys, novelties. [V.p., 1959-1989]. 8vos. Profusely illustrated catalogues. Original color wrappers, two with order forms](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)




![MANN, Al (1924-1999). 43 Mentalism Manuscripts by Al Mann. Freehold, NJ: Al Mann Exclusives, [ca.: MANN, Al (1924-1999). 43 Mentalism Manuscripts by Al Mann. Freehold, NJ: Al Mann Exclusives, [ca. 1980s]. 4tos. Illustrated. All spiral-bound printed wrappers. Some occasional rubbing, soiling.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Fourteen magic books or lecture notes by Marlo.: MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Fourteen magic books or lecture notes by Marlo. [Chicago: 1940s-1970s]. 4tos. Various editions. Most are illustrated. Most in original wrappers, some](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Marlo’s Magazines, Vols. 1 - 6. [Chicago]: Edward: MARLO, Edward (Edward Malkowski, 1913-1991). Marlo’s Magazines, Vols. 1 - 6. [Chicago]: Edward Marlo, 1979-1988. Spiralbound pictorial paper wrappers. Illustrated. 4tos. FIRST EDITIONS. ALL](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414675_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)


