Cardini: Magic, Autographs, Posters & More 2013-04-06 Auction - 298 Price Results - Potter & Potter Auctions in IL
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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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Chicago, IL, United States
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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the props and costumes he made famous, playbills and posters, association items, correspondence, Cardini's scrapbooks, unpublished photographs, awards, tokens, and much more.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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Cardini’s Card Stars of the U.S.A. plaque.: Cardini’s Card Stars of the U.S.A. plaque. Oak Park Illinois, ca. 1955. Engraved brass plaque mounted to polished walnut, bearing the text, “Magic’s most exclusive organization/limited to ten
0001: Cardini’s Card Stars of the U.S.A. plaque.Est. US$400-US$500
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Cardini’s Star of Magic plaque. Cast bronze.: Cardini’s Star of Magic plaque. Cast bronze mounted to wood. Text states, “The Star of Magic award from New York Ring No. 26 International Brotherhood of Magicians to Richard Cardini for his
0005: Cardini’s Star of Magic plaque. Cast bronze.Est. US$250-US$350
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Cardini’s Performing Fellowship award.: Cardini’s Performing Fellowship award. Hollywood, Perma Plaque, 1968. Awarded to him by The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). Laminated wooden plaque. 11 ½ x 14 ½”. Signatures faded;
0009: Cardini’s Performing Fellowship award.Est. US$300-US$500
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Cardini’s Masters Fellowship award.: Cardini’s Masters Fellowship award. Hollywood, Perma Plaque, 1970. Awarded to him by The Academy of Magical Arts (The Magic Castle). Laminated wooden plaque. 11 ½ x 14 ½”. Signatures faded;
0010: Cardini’s Masters Fellowship award.Est. US$300-US$500
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Early portrait of Cardini printing plate.: Early portrait of Cardini printing plate. Engraved zinc, bearing an early half-length portrait of Cardini in costume, a cigarette in his mouth. Unmounted. 4 ¼ x 5”. Ca. 1926. Shows light wear.
0012: Early portrait of Cardini printing plate.Est. US$150-US$200
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Bust portrait of Cardini printing plate.: Bust portrait of Cardini printing plate. Engraved copper, mounted to wood. Photograph by Maurice Seymour, but unsigned on plate. 7 ½ x 9”. Ca. 1939. Shows light wear.
0013: Bust portrait of Cardini printing plate.Est. US$150-US$300
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Life Cast of Cardini’s hand.: Life Cast of Cardini’s hand. Being a plaster cast of the magician’s right hand. 8 ½” long. In a box bearing Swan Cardini’s writing, stating, “Dick’s Hand.”
0014: Life Cast of Cardini’s hand.Est. US$900-US$1,200
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Cardini’s London Magicians’ Club badge.: Cardini’s London Magicians’ Club badge. Enameled gold medallion given to Cardini as a member of the London Magicians’ Club, an organization founded by Will Goldston and of which Houdini served
0018: Cardini’s London Magicians’ Club badge.Est. US$100-US$150
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Cardini’s World War I ribbons and medals.: Cardini’s World War I ribbons and medals. Seven medals, worn on his uniform during the “Great War.” Including the 1914 – 15 Star, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal, Long Service & Good
0022: Cardini’s World War I ribbons and medals.Est. US$200-US$300
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