Summer Magic Auction 2021-06-19 Auction - 490 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL - Page 10
Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Photograph of HoudiniThurston, Howard. Thurston. World’s GreatestAnimated Human Skull. Vienna: S. Klingl, 1920s. Genuine
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Chicago, IL, United States
Auction Details

Summer Magic Auction

Our June sale of magicana brings together an array of ephemera dating to the Victorian era and beyond, features props and memorabilia from the careers of many heroes of magic (Cardini, Paul Daniels, Chan Canasta, Jay Marshall, Ricky Jay and others), includes a wide array of choice Houdiniana (signed photos, ephemera, pitchbooks, and letters), and concludes with the third offering vintage and modern magic apparatus from the collection and workshop of Rüdiger Deutsch.
Auction Curator:
Gabe Fajuri
Gabe Fajuri
President
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Spirit Clock Dial. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. The: Spirit Clock Dial. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. The hand on the glass clock dial is spun, stopping on a number chosen or named by the audience. Incorporates vintage hardware, including the
0217: Spirit Clock Dial. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. TheEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Spirit Bell. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. A glass: Spirit Bell. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. A glass bell with elaborate cast brass top rings at the command of the magician while hanging by the two attached brass rings. Unusual thread method. A
0218: Spirit Bell. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. A glassEst. US$500-US$700
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Willmann Candle Illusion. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch,: Willmann Candle Illusion. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 2000s. A beautiful recreation of the Willman Candle Illusion in which the lit flames of seven candles transpose between two large candelabras. The
0219: Willmann Candle Illusion. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch,Est. US$3,000-US$6,000
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Döbler’s Greenhouse (Table Model). Flein:: Döbler’s Greenhouse (Table Model). Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 2000s. A flower apparently chosen at random blooms from the empty vase sitting atop the wooden table. Includes mechanical vase,
0220: Döbler’s Greenhouse (Table Model). Flein:Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Crystal Tripod and Coin Casket. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch,: Crystal Tripod and Coin Casket. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. Coins vanish one at a time from the small velvet covered casket, then fall into a glass resting upon a decorative crystal stand hanging
0221: Crystal Tripod and Coin Casket. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch,Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
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Cannon Ball Vase. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. A: Cannon Ball Vase. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. A large Morison Pill Box used to produce and vanish a cannon ball at will, which may then be reproduced from a top hat. A reproduction of a trick
0222: Cannon Ball Vase. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1990s. AEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Chinese Mummy Trick. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1970s. A: Chinese Mummy Trick. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1970s. A dressed-up variation of the classic Mummy Trick involving three small Asian figures. Includes accessories. The performer instantly knows which of
0223: Chinese Mummy Trick. Flein: Rudiger Deutsch, 1970s. AEst. US$300-US$400
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Mummy Divination. London: Davenports Magic, 1940s. A: Mummy Divination. London: Davenports Magic, 1940s. A version of the classic Mummy Divination in which one of three well known dictators (Hitler, Mussolini, and Hirohito) is placed into the small
0224: Mummy Divination. London: Davenports Magic, 1940s. AEst. US$150-US$300
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Mummy Divination. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, 1930s. The: Mummy Divination. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, 1930s. The magician instantly deciphers which of the three decorated wooden mummies was placed within the small coffin by a spectator. Coffin 1 x 1 ¾ x 3
0225: Mummy Divination. Hamburg: Janos Bartl, 1930s. TheEst. US$300-US$600
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Mummy Divination. Vienna: Karl Edler, ca. 1930. The: Mummy Divination. Vienna: Karl Edler, ca. 1930. The identity of one of three mummies concealed in a small wooden casket by a spectator is instantly known by the mind reader. Finely constructed with
0226: Mummy Divination. Vienna: Karl Edler, ca. 1930. TheEst. US$700-US$900
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Floating and Traveling Mummy. European, 1960s. A small: Floating and Traveling Mummy. European, 1960s. A small wooden mummy transposes between two intricately decorated sarcophaguses. After making the journey, the mummy is shown floating in its clear
0227: Floating and Traveling Mummy. European, 1960s. A smallEst. US$600-US$1,200
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Watch Pistol. Berlin: Conradi [?], ca. 1930s. A pocket: Watch Pistol. Berlin: Conradi [?], ca. 1930s. A pocket watch, hung from the end of this small pistol, vanishes at the pull of the trigger. Wooden handle, with a barrel 6 ½” long. Worn from
0228: Watch Pistol. Berlin: Conradi [?], ca. 1930s. A pocketEst. US$400-US$800
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Silk Rifle. Berlin: Conradi, 1930s. A silk instantly: Silk Rifle. Berlin: Conradi, 1930s. A silk instantly vanishes from the barrel of the mechanical rifle when the trigger is pulled. Length 38 ½”. Minor wear but overall very good working
0229: Silk Rifle. Berlin: Conradi, 1930s. A silk instantlyEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Ring Pistol. Vienna: S. Klingl, 1930s. A borrowed ring: Ring Pistol. Vienna: S. Klingl, 1930s. A borrowed ring placed into the pistol vanishes when the gun is fired. Solid brass barrel and finely made gimmicked ramrod. Minor tarnishing. Length 11”
0230: Ring Pistol. Vienna: S. Klingl, 1930s. A borrowed ringEst. US$500-US$700
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Handkerchief Pistol. European, 1940s. A silk is draped: Handkerchief Pistol. European, 1940s. A silk is draped across the barrel of the pistol and vanishes when the trigger is pulled. A beautiful example of the classic prop. Length 13”. Very good.
0231: Handkerchief Pistol. European, 1940s. A silk is drapedEst. US$300-US$500
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Silk Vanishing Pistol. German, 1950s. When the trigger: Silk Vanishing Pistol. German, 1950s. When the trigger is pulled, a silk handkerchief draped over the barrel of the gun vanishes visibly. Similar to the Manfredo model, but not hallmarked. Heavy
0232: Silk Vanishing Pistol. German, 1950s. When the triggerEst. US$250-US$500
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Silk Pistol. German, ca. 1930. A handkerchief draped: Silk Pistol. German, ca. 1930. A handkerchief draped over the end of the gun vanishes when the trigger is pulled. Modified “Ideal” cap gun with nickel-plated vanisher attached. 9
0233: Silk Pistol. German, ca. 1930. A handkerchief drapedEst. US$250-US$350
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Dean's Box.: Dean’s Box. Los Angeles: Dean Dill, 2000s. A clever adaptation of a Paul Curry effect in which a fully examinable white and red pair of ropes link under impossible conditions within the
0234: Dean's Box.Est. US$300-US$400
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Ball Vase. Nuremberg: Carl Quehl, ca. 1930. A yellow: Ball Vase. Nuremberg: Carl Quehl, ca. 1930. A yellow vase facilitates the appearance and vanish of a white ball from within. Plunger method. Height 7”. Minor paint wear. Very good.
0235: Ball Vase. Nuremberg: Carl Quehl, ca. 1930. A yellowEst. US$250-US$350
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Color Divination Bottle. German, 1920s. One of four: Color Divination Bottle. German, 1920s. One of four colored rods are placed into the bottle, which is sealed. The performer divines which rod is inside. Height 4”. Paint chipping and wear from
0236: Color Divination Bottle. German, 1920s. One of fourEst. US$150-US$300
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Collection of Turned Wooden Magic Props. European,: Collection of Turned Wooden Magic Props. European, 1890s and later. A very large grouping of over fifty finely turned wooden magic tricks. Includes Ball Vases, Coin Vases, Jam Vases, Morison Pill
0237: Collection of Turned Wooden Magic Props. European,Est. US$500-US$800
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Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician instantly knows: Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician instantly knows the total of two dice dropped in the turned wooden vase. Height 4 ½”. Repair to upper rim. Good.
0238: Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician instantly knowsEst. US$150-US$250
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Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician can instantly: Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician can instantly guess the total on two dice dropped into the turned wooden vase. Height 4 ¼”. Very good.
0239: Dice Vase. German, 1930s. The magician can instantlyEst. US$200-US$300
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Vanishing Pillar. European, ca. 1890. A small spun: Vanishing Pillar. European, ca. 1890. A small spun wooden pillar hidden in the magician’s fist or under a piece of paper vanishes. Small spun shell fits perfectly over the tip. Height 3
0240: Vanishing Pillar. European, ca. 1890. A small spunEst. US$300-US$600