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13: Erdnase Expert at the Card Table Inscribed & Signed133: Dai Vernon's Porper Cups and Balls307: Group of three turned boxwood magic tricks.
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Magic: The Collection of Larry Jennings

Larry Jennings was the consummate magician, and one of Dai Vernon's most accomplished and talented students. His collection of magic memorabilia, books, and apparatus is now being offered for sale. Among the items going on the block are unusual, and signed books (among them the ultimate association copy of Erdnase's Expert at the Card Table); apparatus and props used by Jennings and Dai Vernon; and memorabilia, including autographs, photographs, and correspondence. Complementing the Jennings material is a host of magic material from various consignors. Among the highlights of the balance of the sale are Jay Marshall's "Lefty" glove puppet, Houdini memorabilia, posters, and early magic apparatus.
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Gambler's Bug. American, ca. 1950 [?].: Gambler's Bug. American, ca. 1950 [?]. A device which can be concealed under a card table and used to hold out cards which can be added to a gambler's hand and help him cheat in a card game.
0073: Gambler's Bug. American, ca. 1950 [?].Est. US$50-US$100
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Group of coin tricks, palming and gaffed coins: [Coin Magic] Group of coin tricks, palming coins and gaffed coins. From the collection of Larry Jennings and including Roterberg dollar-size palming coins (seven), Felsman half dollar-size palming
0077: Group of coin tricks, palming and gaffed coinsEst. US$250-US$350
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Archive of letters written to Larry Jennings. Huge.: [Correspondence] Archive of letters written to Larry Jennings. Gigantic archive of correspondence written to Larry Jennings over the course of 30 years. These letters, both ALSs and TLSs, describe
0078: Archive of letters written to Larry Jennings. Huge.Est. US$1,000-US$1,500
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Archive of letters written to Dai Vernon. 1970s-80s: [Correspondence] Archive of letters written to Dai Vernon. Both ALSs and TLSs written to Vernon during his years at The Magic Castle, the letters outline tricks and routines, describe magic acts, and
0079: Archive of letters written to Dai Vernon. 1970s-80sEst. US$750-US$1,500
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Delben Blotter. Ben Stone, ca. 1980.: Delben Blotter. Ben Stone, ca. 1980. A wooden blotter that visibly transforms a blank slip of paper into a real dollar bill. Hallmarked. Good condition.
0084: Delben Blotter. Ben Stone, ca. 1980.Est. US$100-US$150
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Ten pieces of magic-related displays and artwork: [Displays and Artwork] Ten pieces of magic-related artwork and displays. Including photo enlargements depicting Johan Nepomuk Hofzinser and Dr. James William Elliott; a large pencil sketch of Larry
0085: Ten pieces of magic-related displays and artworkEst. US$100-US$200
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Important letter from Doug Henning to Dai Vernon: Henning, Doug. One-page ALS from Doug Henning to Dai Vernon. Personal and heartfelt aerogramme letter mailed to Dai Vernon by Doug Henning on May 23, 1977 from Leysin, Switzerland. Henning writes,
0087: Important letter from Doug Henning to Dai VernonEst. US$200-US$300
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Larry Jennings Chop Cup. Hollywood, Exacto Magic: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings Chop Cup. Hollywood, Exacto Magic, ca. 1960. A Master Cup Jr. manufactured by Al Wheatley and sold by Joe Berg. Wheatley was the inventor of the Chop Cup effect. Spun
0090: Larry Jennings Chop Cup. Hollywood, Exacto MagicEst. US$300-US$400
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Larry Jennings Porper Cups and Balls.: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings Porper Cups and Balls. California, Porper Originals, 1981. Set of three spun brass cups in wooden carrying case with inlaid design and inlaid name plate stating "Larry
0091: Larry Jennings Porper Cups and Balls.Est. US$400-US$500
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Larry Jennings' Creative Fellowship Award: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings' Creative Fellowship Award. Heavy Lucite and marble award presented to Jennings by the Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle) in 1994. Bearing his name and the AMA
0092: Larry Jennings' Creative Fellowship AwardEst. US$100-US$200
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Vernon's monogrammed gold watch FOB etc.: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings' Magic Castle cufflinks and jewelry. Pair of Magic Castle gold plated cufflinks, as well as a Dai Vernon silhouette tie tack and 14K gold watch fob all formerly worn
0093: Vernon's monogrammed gold watch FOB etc.Est. US$100-US$150
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Larry Jennings' Himber Wallet. Monogrammed.: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings' Himber Wallet. American [?], ca. 1990 [?]. A z-fold style switching wallet with Jennings initials stamped in gold on the interior of each side. With notes and playing
0094: Larry Jennings' Himber Wallet. Monogrammed.Est. US$50-US$100
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Larry Jennings' LePaul Wallet. Custom made.: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings' LePaul Wallet. Hollywood, ca. 1976. Checkbook/passport-size wallet with zippered compartment in which the magician discovers a signed playing card that has vanished
0095: Larry Jennings' LePaul Wallet. Custom made.Est. US$100-US$150
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Larry Jennings' FFFF award. Buffalo 1979.: Jennings, Larry. Larry Jennings' FFFF award. Buffalo, 1979. An engraved plaque presented to Larry Jennings in appreciation of his "outstanding and dedicated service" at the 9th annual Fecther's
0096: Larry Jennings' FFFF award. Buffalo 1979.Est. US$50-US$150
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