Magic Memorabilia 2018-08-25 Auction - 468 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 19
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Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Magic Memorabilia

Our summer sale of magicana includes vintage posters, apparatus, antiquarian books, and ephemera. Among the highlights are rarities advertising the shows of the Hanlon Brothers, early and uncommon conjuring catalogs, and relics from the career of Howard Thurston.
Auction Curator:
Gabe Fajuri
Gabe Fajuri
President
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Collection of Magician’s Playing Cards and Trick: Collection of Magician’s Playing Cards and Trick Decks, Some Sealed. Bulk 1980s. Includes several prepared or boxed trick decks by Chazpro, Bill Wisch, Trevor Lewis, R.W. Hull, and others, with
0432: Collection of Magician’s Playing Cards and TrickEst. US$200-US$300
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Lot of Five Vintage Magic Sets.: [Magic Sets] Lot of Five Vintage Magic Sets. Including Mysto Magic Exhibition Set No. 1; Mysto Magic Exhibition Set No. 1 ½; Mandrake the Magician Magic Kit; and Sneaky Pete’s Broadway
0433: Lot of Five Vintage Magic Sets.Est. US$150-US$250
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The Magic World of Harry Blackstone.: [Magic Sets] The Magic World of Harry Blackstone. New York: Pressman, 1980s. Five different sets, comprising the beginner’s (sealed), advanced, and master (sealed) sets; Blackstone Travelling
0434: The Magic World of Harry Blackstone.Est. US$200-US$300
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Harry Blackstone Executive Magic Collection.: [Magic Sets] Harry Blackstone Executive Magic Collection. New York: Illusion Gallery, 1981. Rosewood-and-brass suitcase containing an assortment of brass, wooden, and other props, including a locking
0435: Harry Blackstone Executive Magic Collection.Est. US$250-US$500
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Brick of Sealed Harry Blackstone Jr. Playing Cards.: Brick of Sealed Harry Blackstone Jr. Playing Cards. Canada: International Playing Card Co., 1988. A dozen sealed vintage decks in original box, navy backs, mint in wrappers.
0436: Brick of Sealed Harry Blackstone Jr. Playing Cards.Est. US$200-US$300
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Trio of John Calvert Magic Sets.: [Calvert, John] Trio of John Calvert Magic Sets. Birmingham: Magic City Toy Co., ca. 1960s. Three complete magic sets in bright three-color pictorial boxes, each containing identical tricks and
0437: Trio of John Calvert Magic Sets.Est. US$100-US$200
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Pair of A.C. Gilbert Mysto Magic Sets.: Pair of A.C. Gilbert Mysto Magic Sets. New Haven, 1930s. Two No. 2 ½ sets, each boxed with compartmentalized interiors; contains an array of wooden, metal, and paper props. With instructions.
0438: Pair of A.C. Gilbert Mysto Magic Sets.Est. US$100-US$200
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Ventriloquist’s Cane.: Ventriloquist’s Cane. Watertown, Mass.: Magic Art Studio, ca. 2003. Plaster dummy head with glass eyes, affixed to a black wooden cane with controls for the mouth and eyes, plaque to shaft
0439: Ventriloquist’s Cane.Est. US$400-US$600
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Manipulation Watches.: Manipulation Watches. Hamburg: Willmann, ca. 1925. Set of faux pocket watches for use in manipulative magic acts. Includes stack of nine production watches with holder, one production watch with
0440: Manipulation Watches.Est. US$250-US$350
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Multiplying Candles.: Multiplying Candles. Glendale: Loyd, ca. 1950. A lit candle multiplies magically while held at the magician’s fingertips. With original box and instructions. Finish chipped and worn, box shows
0441: Multiplying Candles.Est. US$100-US$200
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Nest of Boxes.: Nest of Boxes. Columbus: MAK Magic, ca. 2000. A borrowed ring is vanished, then appears within the innermost of four colorfully lacquered wooden boxes tied closed with cloth ribbon. Largest box 6 x 6
0442: Nest of Boxes.Est. US$100-US$200
Round-Top Vanishing Bird Cage.: Round-Top Vanishing Bird Cage. Circa 1950s. Large version of the classic collapsible bird cage, which a performer can magically produce or vanish. Cage stands 18” open; 21” collapsed.
0443: Round-Top Vanishing Bird Cage.Est. US$600-US$800Lot Passed
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Supreme Vanish.: Supreme Vanish. Vandalia: Walter Sheppard, ca. 1990. Two doves are placed inside an ornately decorated box resting atop a stand with a cloth draped around the base; the box is dismantled piece by
0444: Supreme Vanish.Est. US$200-US$300
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Watch Box.: Watch Box. Oklahoma: Haenchen & Co., ca. 1940s. A borrowed watch is locked inside a box; the watch vanishes from the locked box and appears in another location. Wood construction. With two keys. Very
0445: Watch Box.Est. US$150-US$250
Ross Bertram’s Welcome Mat.: Ross Bertram’s Welcome Mat. Ross Bertram, ca. 1980s. High quality felted merino wool with stitched border, “Welcome” embroidered on one end and pockets on the other; used as surface
0446: Ross Bertram’s Welcome Mat.Est. US$600-US$800Lot Passed
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Group of Linking Rings.: Group of Linking Rings. Likely American, ca. 1950s. Two traditional eight ring sets, each containing one key ring, two singles, a chain of two and a chain of three. 12” and 10”; the
0447: Group of Linking Rings.Est. US$150-US$200
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Group Lot of Close-Up Magic Props and Small Apparatus.: Group Lot of Close-Up Magic Props and Small Apparatus. American, mid to late twentieth century. Includes box of approx. 30 Mysto card packets; Psychic Effect by Toshio Akanuma; bag of silks; gimmicks
0448: Group Lot of Close-Up Magic Props and Small Apparatus.Est. US$250-US$350
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Massive Collection of European Pocket Tricks.: Massive Collection of European Pocket Tricks. Mostly German in origin, with examples from the England, Vienna, Sweden and France, ca. 1960s – 80s. From a working magician’s personal
0449: Massive Collection of European Pocket Tricks.Est. US$600-US$900
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Group of Vintage Copper, Chrome and Metal Magic Props.: Group of Vintage Copper, Chrome and Metal Magic Props. European and American, ca. 1950s. Two 4” chrome tubes for vanishing or producing silks; one 7 ½” production tube; one copper
0450: Group of Vintage Copper, Chrome and Metal Magic Props.Est. US$250-US$350
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Collection of Vintage Brass Pocket Tricks.: Collection of Vintage Brass Pocket Tricks. Over 50 pieces, mid-century brass pocket tricks, the majority being coin boxes and prediction effects. Several complete tricks, many more spare parts,
0451: Collection of Vintage Brass Pocket Tricks.Est. US$250-US$350
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Group of Antique Puzzle Sets and Games.: Group of Antique Puzzle Sets and Games. Bulk European, 1900s – 1950s. Includes Nain Jaune (France; fair), Juego de Magia, No. 2 (Spain, Juguetes Borras; includes instructions; contents sparse,
0452: Group of Antique Puzzle Sets and Games.Est. US$250-US$350
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Large Group of Vintage Magic Apparatus and Props.: Large Group of Vintage Magic Apparatus and Props. Several items from popular magic retailers and manufacturers, as well as many homemade props. Includes Devil’s Jug (Thayer); leather dice cup
0453: Large Group of Vintage Magic Apparatus and Props.Est. US$300-US$500
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Collection of Small Props and Pocket Tricks.: Collection of Small Props and Pocket Tricks. Carton of close-up magic, packet tricks, gimmicks and props including thimbles; palming coins; silk tube; coin slides; billiards; ball and vase; The
0454: Collection of Small Props and Pocket Tricks.Est. US$200-US$300
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Bob Swadling’s Magic Kettle.: Bob Swadling’s Magic Kettle. A metal teakettle which enables the magician to pour four different beverages at the request of audience volunteers. Designed and constructed by Bob Swadling and
0455: Bob Swadling’s Magic Kettle.Est. US$10,000-US$15,000