Tag Archive for: vintage magic posters

Potter & Potter plans one more magicana sale before summer disappears, Aug. 26

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1898 poster Harry Houdini, King of Cards, estimated at $10,000-$20,000

1898 poster Harry Houdini, King of Cards, estimated at $10,000-$20,000

CHICAGO  – Potter & Potter Auctions will conduct a 379-lot Vintage and Modern Magicana Auction on Saturday, August 26 starting at 10 am Central time. It will showcase Harry Houdini-related materials, including inscribed and signed books, images, posters and ephemera, as well as century-spanning magic props from the most respected firms and artisans. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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1923 lithograph ‘Is Conan Doyle Right?,’ estimated at $6,000-$12,000

Magician Ricky Jay’s peerless collection debuts at Potter & Potter, Feb. 25

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1923 lithograph ‘Is Conan Doyle Right?,’ estimated at $6,000-$12,000

1923 lithograph ‘Is Conan Doyle Right?,’ estimated at $6,000-$12,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions will proudly host a sale of historical artifacts, magicana and rare books from the personal collection of the late Ricky Jay, a magician, writer, actor and collector without peer. Scheduled for Saturday, February 25 and containing 370 lots, it will be the first of three sales from Jay’s collection, and it will commence at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Johann N. Hofzinser’s circa-1860 crystal ball casket, $36,000

Klosterman magic collection part 2 totals $815K at Potter & Potter

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Johann N. Hofzinser’s circa-1860 crystal ball casket, $36,000

Johann N. Hofzinser’s circa-1860 crystal ball casket, $36,000

CHICAGO – Salon de Magie: Klosterman Collection Part 2, a sale held at Potter & Potter Auctions on March 26, was thrilling from start to finish, totaling $815,000 and achieving a sell-through rate of nearly 100%.

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

Klosterman magic collection returns to Potter & Potter, March 26

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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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‘The Great Brindamour. Magician,’ circa-1903 color lithograph poster, est. $6,000-$8,000

Potter & Potter conjures stunning Winter Magic Auction Dec. 11

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‘The Great Brindamour. Magician,’ circa-1903 color lithograph poster, est. $6,000-$8,000

‘The Great Brindamour. Magician,’ circa-1903 color lithograph poster, est. $6,000-$8,000

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce a 450-lot sale to be held on Saturday, December 11 starting at 10 am Central time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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