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160: Fred Kaps' Rabbit from Cane. Maker unknown (Dutch)125: Holdout. Detroit, Al Caroselli, ca. 1930129: Houdini.  Signed program. 1922. St. Louis Mo.
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The Magic Collection of Jay Marshall Part IV

Potter & Potter's next public auction is scheduled for May 16th, 2010, in Chicago. It will be the fourth sale of memorabilia and magic material from the legendary collection of a legendary magician, Jay Marshall (pictured at left in 1947). Among the highlights will be apparatus of significant historic association, rare books, early posters and broadsides, ephemera and props suitable for all levels of collectors. Houdiniana will also be featured in the auction. Exhibition will be held during the week of May 10th, with special showings arranged for attendees of the Magic Collectors' Weekend (held in Rosemont, IL on the three days preceding the auction).
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Hoffmann, Professor. The Illustrated Book..1892: Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo Lewis). The Illustrated Book of Patience Games. London, 1892. Publisher's pictorial blue cloth stamped in gold, black and red. Text and illustrations in red and black.
0122: Hoffmann, Professor. The Illustrated Book..1892Est. US$250-US$350
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Hoffmann, Professor . Tricks with Cards ca. 1885: Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo Lewis). Tricks with Cards. London, n.d. (ca. 1885). Publisher's color lithographed pictorial boards, illustrated with engravings. 8vo. Extremities of boards significantly
0123: Hoffmann, Professor . Tricks with Cards ca. 1885Est. US$100-US$200
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Hoffmann, Professor. The Wizard's Pocketbook: Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo Lewis). The Wizard's Pocketbook. London, ca. 1910. Publisher's stiff blue wraps. Not a textbook, but a vest pocket-size booklet that allows the performer to perform a
0124: Hoffmann, Professor. The Wizard's PocketbookEst. US$300-US$400
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Holdout. Detroit, Al Caroselli, ca. 1930: Holdout. Detroit, Al Caroselli, ca. 1930. Machined aluminum Kepplinger-style holdout with lazy-tongs for the secret addition or removal of a playing card from the operator's hand. Activated by
0125: Holdout. Detroit, Al Caroselli, ca. 1930Est. US$500-US$750
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Herman Homar's magic trunk with props/contents.: Herman Homar's magic trunk. Sturdy metal-bound theatrical trunk manufactured by B.B. Trunk Co., used by Herman Homar, billed on Chautauqua and Lyceum circuits as the "Wizard of the West." Three-
0126: Herman Homar's magic trunk with props/contents.Est. US$300-US$500
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Magician's Theatrical Trunk w/contents 1920s-30s: Herman Homar/Norton magic trunk. Large theatrical trunk manufactured by Taylor Trunk Co. of Chicago which contains — in a remarkably well-preserved state — the bulk of Herman Homar's magic show.
0127: Magician's Theatrical Trunk w/contents 1920s-30sEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Harry Houdini Master Mystery handbill.: Houdini, Harry. Houdini Master Mystery handbill. Small bi-fold offset handbill advertising Houdini's first film, the serialized detective thriller, The Master Mystery. The front panel shows Houdini
0128: Harry Houdini Master Mystery handbill.Est. US$75-US$150
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Houdini. Signed program. 1922. St. Louis Mo.: Houdini, Harry. Program for Houdini's appearance at the Orpheum, St. Louis. Houdini appears seventh on the bill, performing the Chinese Water Torture Cell. Jan., 1923. Original ticket stub included.
0129: Houdini. Signed program. 1922. St. Louis Mo.Est. US$500-US$750
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Letter from Houdini to Werner "Dorny" Dornfield: Houdini, Harry. One-page TLS from Houdini to Werner "Dorny" Dornfield. Dated November 18, 1920, and regarding S.A.M. business, likely a banquet for the Society set to take place in New York City. On
0134: Letter from Houdini to Werner "Dorny" DornfieldEst. US$150-US$250
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One-page letter from Houdini to Joseph Lightner.: Houdini, Harry. One-page TLS from Houdini to Joseph Lightner. On S.A.M. letterhead, and discussing a cartoon sent to Lightner by Houdini. Boldly signed by Houdini, and dated October 4, 1922.
0135: One-page letter from Houdini to Joseph Lightner.Est. US$700-US$900
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Houdini signed letter on Lasky Studio letterhead: Houdini, Harry. One-page letter signed by Houdini on Lasky Studio letterhead. Written on September 30, 1919, Houdini's post-script is longer than the body of the letter, stating, "Have not started in
0139: Houdini signed letter on Lasky Studio letterheadEst. US$800-US$1,000
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Original Harry Houdini. Early bi-fold brochure: Houdini, Harry. Original Harry Houdini. Early two-color bi-fold brochure extolling the successes and amazing feats of Houdini, and bearing a young portrait of the self-liberator. Text in German, rear
0140: Original Harry Houdini. Early bi-fold brochureEst. US$600-US$800
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Bust portrait of Houdini, signed and inscribed.: Houdini, Harry. Bust portrait of Houdini, signed and inscribed. [New York], ca. 1922. Handsome sepia-toned bust portrait of Houdini in coat, vest and tie, smiling for the camera. 4 ¾ x 6". Fine
0141: Bust portrait of Houdini, signed and inscribed.Est. US$800-US$1,000
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Program for Houdini's appearance in Liverpool: Houdini, Harry. Program for Houdini's appearance at the Olympia, Liverpool. Three color handbill on stiff cardstock measuring 5 x 7 ¼". Houdini headlines, billed as "The Original Handcuff King &
0142: Program for Houdini's appearance in LiverpoolEst. US$150-US$250
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Two handbills for Houdini appearances in Germany: Houdini, Harry. Two handbills for Houdini appearances at the Circus Corty-Althoff. Two horizontal letterpress handbills in black ink on colored stock, measuring 9 x 6 ¼". German text. October, 1913.
0143: Two handbills for Houdini appearances in GermanyEst. US$200-US$300
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Sphinx Club Dinner Invitation signed by Houdini: Houdini, Harry. Sphinx Club Dinner Invitation signed by Houdini. Octavo bi-fold invitation for a dinner of The Sphinx Club of New York. Black ink on gold paper. Accompanied by a golden envelope
0144: Sphinx Club Dinner Invitation signed by HoudiniEst. US$400-US$600
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