Potter & Potter to conjure Houdini rarities, May 21

Carved meerschaum cigar holder picturing a Houdini-like figure, given by Harry Houdini to his brother, William, est. $10,000-$20,000
Carved meerschaum cigar holder picturing a Houdini-like figure, given by Harry Houdini to his brother William, est. $10,000-$20,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will hold a sale of more than 430 lots of Houdiniana and Magic Memorabilia on Saturday, May 21 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Klosterman magic collection returns to Potter & Potter, March 26

Johann N. Hofzinser’s crystal ball casket, est. $15,000-$25,000
Johann N. Hofzinser’s crystal ball casket, est. $15,000-$25,000
Johann N. Hofzinser’s crystal ball casket, est. $15,000-$25,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will host Salon De Magie -The Klosterman Collection Part II, a 281-lot sale scheduled for Saturday, March 26, starting at 10 am Central time. This is a much-anticipated event; Part 1, offered at Potter & Potter in October 2021, was the highest-grossing exclusively magic sale of all time, realizing more than $1.9 million. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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