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Cardini charcoal sketch from the New Yorker.Houdini-owned lock picks and keys.Silhouette of Cardini by Dai Vernon.
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Cardini: Magic, Autographs, Posters & More

The name Cardini looms large in the annals of conjuring. He was, unquestionably, the most imitated - and likely the most influential - magician of the 20th century. On April 6, 2013, Potter & Potter will offer the personal property of this remarkable sleight-of-hand artist at public auction. Included in the sale are the props and costumes he made famous, playbills and posters, association items, correspondence, Cardini's scrapbooks, unpublished photographs, awards, tokens, and much more. This will be, undoubtedly, a once-in-a-lifetime offering. In addition, rarities from other private collections - including choice Houdini-related memorabilia, will be featured. Pre-sale exhibition will include a museum-like display of remarkable artifacts and a catalog of exceptional quality to match.
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Richard Cardini, Jr.’s bellhop costume.: Richard Cardini, Jr.’s bellhop costume. Modeled after the costume made famous by his mother, this bellhop uniform was tailored for her son, Richard Cardini, Jr. Includes military-style uniform,
0170: Richard Cardini, Jr.’s bellhop costume.Est. $500-$900
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Cardini’s celluloid dress collar.: Cardini’s celluloid dress collar. Made in England for Nat Lewis of New York. Size 15 starched dress collar owned and worn by Cardini in his famous manipulative magic act. Stamped with the initials
0171: Cardini’s celluloid dress collar.Est. $100-$200
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Cardini’s small wardrobe trunk.: Cardini’s wardrobe trunk. England, Victor, ca. 1930. Green metal wardrobe-style footlocker with collapsible rods and wooden clothes hangers. Luggage labels on the exterior identify its owner as
0175: Cardini’s small wardrobe trunk.Est. $500-$800
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Cardini’s studs & cufflinks box.: Cardini’s studs & cufflinks box. Round brass jewelry box with mother of pearl inlay outlining the words “Studs & Links.” Hinged lid. 2” in diameter. Brass tarnished.
0176: Cardini’s studs & cufflinks box.Est. $50-$150
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Cardini’s gold-topped walking stick.: Cardini’s gold-topped walking stick. Used as a prop in his performances. Intricately engraved and cast gold top. Wooden shaft has been mended along its entire length with thick black tape. 35 ½”
0177: Cardini’s gold-topped walking stick.Est. $2,000-$2,500
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Cardini’s cufflinks and tie clip.: Cardini’s cufflinks and tie clip. Chrome plated, each item with the name “Dick” in raised gold lettering. With original box and price label. 1950s. Hallmarked. Very good.
0178: Cardini’s cufflinks and tie clip.Est. $150-$250
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Group of five vintage cigarette holders: Group of five vintage cigarette holders. Owned and used by Cardini and his wife Swan, and accompanied by a box of “Swan Vestas” brand matches, also owned by the Cardinis. Metal and plastic
0181: Group of five vintage cigarette holdersEst. $50-$150
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Swan Cardini’s card fan compact.: Swan Cardini’s card fan compact. Hinged metal make-up compact fitted with mirror, resembling a fan of four aces (fronts and backs). Owned and used by Swan Cardini. 4” wide. Metal spotting; fair.
0183: Swan Cardini’s card fan compact.Est. $100-$150
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Cardini’s silver hip flask.: Cardini’s silver hip flask. Sheffield, James Dixon & Sons, ca. 1940. Silver plated 8oz flask owned by Cardini. Hallmarked.
0184: Cardini’s silver hip flask.Est. $200-$300
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Cardini’s silver plated cigarette case.: Cardini’s cigarette case. Birmingham, Smith & Bartlam, ca. 1946. Silver plated cigarette case with snap closure, owned and used by Cardini. 3 ¼ x 7”. Hallmarked “S&Bm.” Interior paint
0185: Cardini’s silver plated cigarette case.Est. $150-$250
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