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Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details
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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0532: [BUSINESS CARDS]. Large Collection of Magicians’ Business cards and casino club cards. AEst. $200-$400
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0533: CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 – 1973). Double Exposure “Trick” LobbyEst. $800-$1,200
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0534: FOX, Imro (Isidore Fuchs, 1862 - 1910). RPPC of Imro Fox, Inscribed and Signed. [Ca. 1905].Est. $400-$800
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0535: GEORGE, Grover (1887 – 1958). Signed Photograph of The Supreme Master of Magic on Stage.Est. $200-$400
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0536: GALLOWAY, Roy. Magician’s reference scrapbook with instructions and autograph items. [Ohio,Est. $300-$500
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0537: GENE AND JO, MAGICIANS (EISENBARTH, Eugene and Florence Josephine). Ephemera from the magic and DogEst. $200-$400
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0538: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. [MAGICIAN’S CORRESPONDENCE AND AUTOGRAPHS]. An Enormous Group ofEst. $1,000-$2,000
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0539: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Gigantic Collection of Magician’s Ephemera from the collectionEst. $2,000-$3,000
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0540: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Raymond Goulet’s personal Photo Album. [N.p., ca. 1970s-2000s].Est. $300-$500
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0541: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A group of magic-themed letterhead, stationery, envelopes, etc. [V.p.,Est. $150-$300
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0542: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A large group of nearly 100 photos of magicians, magic props, someEst. $200-$400
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0543: GRANT, U.F. (1901 – 78). Original Pen-And-Ink Catalog Artwork. 1950s. Two drawings, includingEst. $150-$300
0544: HAHNE, Nelson. Original Illustration Art for Weisensel’s Splinter from the Hand. Ca. 1930s.Est. $100-$200Lot Passed
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0545: GWYNNE, Jack (1895 – 1969). Three Signed and Inscribed Portraits of Jack Gwynne and hisEst. $200-$400
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0546: HAN Ping Chien (1891 – 1930). Portrait of Chinese Magician Han Ping Chien. Atlanta: Nelson,Est. $150-$250
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0547: HERRMANN, Alexander (1844 – 1896). Autograph and Portrait of Herrmann the Magician. [Ca.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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0548: HOUDINI, Harry (Erich Weisz, 1874-1926). Houdini Letter and Photograph, and Houdini-era Handcuffs.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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0549: HOUDINI, Harry (Erich Weisz, 1874-1926). Houdini Key, and Houdini-Era Handcuffs. Framed presentationEst. $1,500-$3,000
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0550: KEATING, Fred (1901 – 1961). Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Magician Fred Keating. [NewEst. $150-$250
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0551: KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922). Inscribed and Signed Cabinet Card Portrait ofEst. $1,500-$2,500
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0552: KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922) and Ching Ling Foo (1854-1922?). Photograph ofEst. $400-$800
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0553: [KLOSTERMAN, Ken, 1933-2020]. Ken Klosterman’s Honorary Membership card for The Chicago RoundEst. $100-$200
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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)

![[BUSINESS CARDS]. Large Collection of Magicians’ Business cards and casino club cards. A: [BUSINESS CARDS]. Large Collection of Magicians’ Business cards and casino club cards. A three-ring binder filled with business cards for various magicians and magic shops (Harry Blackstone,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414702_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 – 1973). Double Exposure “Trick” Lobby: CARDINI (Richard Valentine Pitchford, 1895 – 1973). Double Exposure “Trick” Lobby Photo of Cardini. [Ca. 1945]. Sepia tone playing-card-like image of the magician considered by many](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414703_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![FOX, Imro (Isidore Fuchs, 1862 - 1910). RPPC of Imro Fox, Inscribed and Signed. [Ca. 1905].: FOX, Imro (Isidore Fuchs, 1862 - 1910). RPPC of Imro Fox, Inscribed and Signed. [Ca. 1905]. Three-quarter-length matte-finish portrait of Fox, manipulating billiard balls in his hands. Divided back.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![GEORGE, Grover (1887 – 1958). Signed Photograph of The Supreme Master of Magic on Stage.: GEORGE, Grover (1887 – 1958). Signed Photograph of The Supreme Master of Magic on Stage. [South America?, ca. 1930s]. Full-length image of the Zanesville, Ohio-born illusionist producing a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414705_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![GALLOWAY, Roy. Magician’s reference scrapbook with instructions and autograph items. [Ohio,: GALLOWAY, Roy. Magician’s reference scrapbook with instructions and autograph items. [Ohio, ca. 1930s-40s]. Contemporary leather-bound notebook with leaves bound-in with three screws. Dozens of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414706_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)

![[GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. [MAGICIAN’S CORRESPONDENCE AND AUTOGRAPHS]. An Enormous Group of: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. [MAGICIAN’S CORRESPONDENCE AND AUTOGRAPHS]. An Enormous Group of signed items, autograph letters signed, typed letters signed, post cards, greeting cards, etc.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Gigantic Collection of Magician’s Ephemera from the collection: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Gigantic Collection of Magician’s Ephemera from the collection of Ray Goulet. [Ca. 1940s-90s]. Contained in 61 binders or portfolio cases, and comprising a huge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Raymond Goulet’s personal Photo Album. [N.p., ca. 1970s-2000s].: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. Raymond Goulet’s personal Photo Album. [N.p., ca. 1970s-2000s]. Over 300 color photographs (nearly all approximately 4 x 6”) of magicians, props,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414710_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A group of magic-themed letterhead, stationery, envelopes, etc. [V.p.,: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A group of magic-themed letterhead, stationery, envelopes, etc. [V.p., v.d.]. Letterhead is generally 10 x 8”. Some occasional toning, a few sheets with tears at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414711_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A large group of nearly 100 photos of magicians, magic props, some: [GOULET, Raymond, 1930-2017]. A large group of nearly 100 photos of magicians, magic props, some collages, all from the collection of Ray Goulet. Photos consist of original images (both staged and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)


![GWYNNE, Jack (1895 – 1969). Three Signed and Inscribed Portraits of Jack Gwynne and his: GWYNNE, Jack (1895 – 1969). Three Signed and Inscribed Portraits of Jack Gwynne and his Family. New York and Chicago, [ca.1920s – 30s]. Three sepia-tone portraits of the famed vaudeville](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414715_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![HAN Ping Chien (1891 – 1930). Portrait of Chinese Magician Han Ping Chien. Atlanta: Nelson,: HAN Ping Chien (1891 – 1930). Portrait of Chinese Magician Han Ping Chien. Atlanta: Nelson, [ca. 1915]. Full-length image of the vaudeville magician who introduced several novelties to American](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414716_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![HERRMANN, Alexander (1844 – 1896). Autograph and Portrait of Herrmann the Magician. [Ca.: HERRMANN, Alexander (1844 – 1896). Autograph and Portrait of Herrmann the Magician. [Ca. 1882]. Handsome three-quarter length rotogravure-type portrait of Herrmann striking a Napoleonic pose,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414717_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)


![KEATING, Fred (1901 – 1961). Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Magician Fred Keating. [New: KEATING, Fred (1901 – 1961). Inscribed and Signed Portrait of Magician Fred Keating. [New York?, ca. 1930]. Large-format photographic reproduction of a sketched bust portrait of the famed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922). Inscribed and Signed Cabinet Card Portrait of: KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922). Inscribed and Signed Cabinet Card Portrait of Kellar. New York: Sarony, [ca. 1880s]. Handsome right-facing bust image of the famous American](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414721_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922) and Ching Ling Foo (1854-1922?). Photograph of: KELLAR, Harry (Heinrich Keller, 1849 – 1922) and Ching Ling Foo (1854-1922?). Photograph of Kellar and Ching Ling Foo. New York: Moody, [ca. 1915]. Classic matte-finish gelatin print, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414722_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![[KLOSTERMAN, Ken, 1933-2020]. Ken Klosterman’s Honorary Membership card for The Chicago Round: [KLOSTERMAN, Ken, 1933-2020]. Ken Klosterman’s Honorary Membership card for The Chicago Round Table of Magicians, Signed by dozens of magicians. [Chicago: ca. 1960s]. Approximately 2 ¼ x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414723_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)
![LEPAUL, Paul (Paul Braden, 1900 – 1958). Portrait of LePaul Inscribed and Signed to “: LEPAUL, Paul (Paul Braden, 1900 – 1958). Portrait of LePaul Inscribed and Signed to “Silent” Mora. New York: Progress, [ca. 1925]. Half-length sepia tone youthful image of the famed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/928/289703/153414724_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1684766857)

