BIRTHDAY AUCTION 57 Houdini Lots!

From the collections of: Roy Snyder, Milbourne Christopher Foundation, Randy Forgaard and many others! MARCH 23-24, 2016

haversat Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC. &Ewing Galleries,Magic Collectibles Auction LLC.

AUCTION Saturday, November 15, 2014 -11:00 AM AuctionSign-up to bidMarch at: www.haversatewing.com 23-24, 2016 Active bidding on all lots begin at 11:00 AM EST- Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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On March 24, 1874, Erich Weiss was born in Budapest to humble beginnings. Eventually he rose to fame and fortune as Harry Houdini the world renowned escape artist who “laughed at locksmiths.” He also recognized the importance of collecting and preserving the history of conjuring. So, in honor of his 142nd birthday, Haversat & Ewing Galleries have assembled an Aladdin’s chest of choice magic memorabilia from our nation’s leading collectors which we will offer beginning March 23 and ending on Houdini’s birthday. As you will see, Houdini is represented in a number of lots throughout this catalog.

In this auction we offer you the files and posters of the late Roy Snyder, Past National President of the Society of American Magicians. Snyder passed away in 2015, after a lifetime in the entertainment business booking acts for S.A.M. national conventions and for the Keswick Theatre in Philadelphia. Snyder was close friends with photographer Irving Desfor and throughout his life Snyder purchased live-action photographs of magic’s most famous personalities. This is an opportunity to get photos of Blackstone, Gwynne, Richiardi, Hugard, Mulholland, Kio, Dante, Vernon, and dozens of others. These photo files are often accompanied by programs, clippings, letters and supporting memorabilia. One unique lot from the Snyder collection is the contract between Kellar and Thurston.

One of the leading magic collectors and historians was the late Milbourne Christopher. He began auctioning his collection while alive and his wife Maurine continued that after his passing. Even though the majority of the collection was sold prior to her death in 2013, Maurine made previsions in her will for a number of special pieces to benefit the Christopher Foundation. Haversat and Ewing have been authorized by Christopher’s representatives to offer these magic items for auction. The proceeds of the Christopher lots will go to support the Milbourne Christopher Foundation which annually recognizes the best and brightest talent in magic.

The remainder of the auction is comprised of choice conjuring memorabilia from a dozen of the nation’s leading historians and collectors including very rare selections from the token collection of Randy Forgaard. You will delight at such rarities as a hand-made Christmas card by David Devant, John Mulholland’s S.A.M. membership card signed by Houdini, a rare autographed Malini program, Fu Manchu broadsides and flyers, J.H. Anderson program, memorabilia of Alexander and Adelaide Herrmann and much more. We hope you enjoy the selection we’ve assembled and of course, welcome the opportunity to bring your items to auction. Thanks for your patronage and friendship.

David and Tom Roy Snyder Collection

1. Alan, Don – Four promotional items. Lot includes an 8” x 10” Maurice Seymour photo, a color snapshot of Alan at the 1976 S.A.M. ~1~ convention doing his act from a metal trash can; and two flyers. Fine. $40-50

2. Bamberg, David – A poster and flyer. Lot includes a light green horizontal flyer 6” x 14” for Teatro Chueca and a green and purple broadside 9” x 17” for Teatro Campos Eliseos, June 14, 1933. Both fine. $80-100

3. Bamberg, David – Two programs. A two-sided 11” x 16” flyer from the Coliseu for Saturday March 17, 1934, and a four-page program for Teatro ~2~ Concepcion, Saturday September 6, 1930. Both highly illustrated. Bamberg was 26 years old during this performance. $60-80

4. Blackstone, Harry Sr. – A file of photos. Lot includes two 8” x 10” photos of Blackstone with Max Katz and Slydini in 1952; a 6” x 8” photo of his “Hope Chest” illusion and Blackstone at an autograph party after the S.A.M. annual show May 24, 1946. Two additional 8” x 10” photos of an older Harry taken by Bloom and a montage of early images from his show with “Puzzle find Blackstone” written in his hand. $80-100 ~4~ ~3~

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5. Blackstone, Harry Sr. – Programs and advertising. Lot includes a program for the Colonial Theater in Boston, April 15, 1946; a one-page program for his last performance at Philadelphia’s Walnut Street Theater; two passes - one initialed “HB”; Blackstone’s four- page Trick of the Month Club brochure; a signed photo post card, and a brittle two-sided broadside from the 1930s for the Crump Theater in Columbus, Ohio. Missing some content in places as illustrated. All from Blackstone’s personal collection via George Hippisley. $60-80 ~5~ 6. Chanin, Jack – A file on this Philadelphia magic dealer. Lot includes a deck of his “Cha Nin” playing cards; four 8” x 10” photos from his appearance on WFIL-TV, on stage at M.A.E.S., doing the Three Shells, thirteen other small photos including shots of his shops, a 1953 TLS, magazine article and other items. Fine. $50-60

7. Chaudet, Bill – A file on “Blackstone’s Successor.” Lot includes three 8” x 10” Cliff Riddle photos of Chaudet and Jana; a throw-out card; postcard; various flyers and a brochure. Fine. $40-50

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8.Christopher, Milbourne – A file from “The World’s Greatest Magicians.” Lot includes three 8” x 10” Desfor photos from this historic Jan. 1, 1967 TV show. Two photos show the cast - Sorcar and his assistants, Christopher, ~8~ Garry Moore, Durward Kirby, Virgil & Julie, Marvyn Roy and Carol and Roy Benson on stage. A third shows Sorcar and his son, Christopher and Flosso backstage. A fourth shows a Parent Assembly party Dec. 27, 1966, for performers scheduled to appear on the upcoming show. $50-60

9.Copperfield, David –Show booklet. Oversized show program of a young Copperfield circa 1980s. Autographed on the cover to Roy Snyder. $40-50

10. Devant, David – A handmade Christmas card. Autographed from Devant to John Mulholland, December ~9~ 18, 1940. The image is made from actual postage stamps cut and pasted down into the shape of a vase of holly. Comes with original envelope with Devant address in his hand. Very good. $100-150 ~10~

11. Dornfield, Werner –A file of letters and photographs of “Dorny,” late dean of the Society of American Magicians. Letters span the mid-1970s. Includes three photos and a 1920’s promotional giveaway that looks like a check book with checks sticking out both ends. It reads, “You can always bank on W. C. Dornfield. Late of Elsie Janis and Her Gang.” $80-100

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13. Dunninger, Joe – A file on this master mentalist. Lot includes a Desfor 8” x 10” photo of Dunninger on his NBC-TV show June 25, 1955, his obituary from the Philadelphia Inquirer and a folded poster. Poster shows some darkening ~12~ and a lateral 4-inch tear on the left side. $40-50

14. Fantasio – An archive of publicity on the talented Fantasio (Ricardo Roucau). Lot includes eleven 8” x 10” photos of Fantasio and Monica, various newspaper clippings and a TLS from 1976. (Very Fine). $40-50

15. Flosso, Al – An archive of photos and memorabilia on the Coney Island Fakir. Lot includes eleven 8” x 10” photos spanning the 1930s to the 1960s showing Flosso on stage with his latest boy from the audience, in his shop, etc. Also includes smaller photos, autographed Christmas cards, an ~13~ autographed program from Assembly #1’s “Salute to Magic” honoring Flosso (also signed by Jay Marshall), autographed postcard, and a touching letter from Snyder to Jackie on the death of Flosso. $80-100

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16. Fox, Karrell – A file of promotional items on this talented entertainer. Lot includes 11 different brochures, flyers, folders spanning his early years, comedy acts, clowning, “Journey to the Center of the Mind” mentalism to his W.C. Fields impersonations. Several flyers unfold to posters. A set of lecture notes and other printed matter. Fine. $40-50 ~16~ 17. Gertner, Paul – A file of promotional items. Lot includes three 8” x 10” photos of Gertner (circa mid 1970s) doing coins, cups and balls, and cards. Also included is his brochure, postcard and various correspondence (1976- 78) between he and Snyder regarding Gertner’s various acts being booked for S.A.M. convention shows. Fine. $40-50

18. Goldin, Horace – “The Mystery Book.” 32-page promotional booklet with color covers. Short biographical sketch of Goldin followed by simple tricks and illusions. Nice and rarely ~17~ seen. $50-70

19. Goshman, Al – A file. Includes two 8” x 10” publicity photos, various promotional pieces, his wooden nickel, ~18~ and a strip of three unused postage stamp-size photo stickers showing him doing multiplying coins. Fine. $30-40

20. Gwynne, jack – An archive of promotional items. This file includes ten 8” x 10” photos of Gwynne on stage February 28, 1951, at Times Hall for the Parent Assembly. Shows Gwynne with classic illusions and includes the program. Also four 6” x 8” photos of Gwynne before the Parent Assembly ~19~ November 6, 1948. Lot includes two posters, four one-page flyers and his promotional brochure. Fine. $60-80 ~20~

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22. Holden, Max – Three letters. Written ~21~ to Walter S. Fogg, officer of Philadelphia Assembly #4 in 1939, on Holden’s stationery. Several discuss Dai Vernon including one for March 14, 1939, which mentions Vernon opening in two days at Radio City Music Hall. One letter has a small vertical tear near the top that does not affect content or masthead. Very good. $40-50

23. Houdini Hall of Fame – Various promotional items. Lot includes four 6” x 8” photos of the arrival of Houdini’s Water Torture Cell to the museum and The Amazing Randi’s straightjacket escape done as part of the promotion. A news release on Sid Radner’s donation of the cell and two promotional brochures included. Fine. $40-50 ~22~ 24. Houdini, Harry – “The Grim Game” promotional folder. A four-page promotional flyer in bright orange and black for Houdini’s Paramount-Artcraft Picture. Filled throughout with images of planes battling and Houdini hanging from ropes. Very fine. Lot also includes a copy of Houdini’s “Boston Medium Margery,” 1924. Very good. $150-200

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25. Houdini, Harry – Commemorative stamps and envelopes. Four examples ~25~ including Life member Snyder’s personal first day of issue commemorative stamp and envelope July 3, 2002, on the 100th anniversary of the S.A.M. Included is the folder and program for the unveiling of the stamp that includes two stamps, both cancelled on that date and one of Snyder’s National Council envelopes with the stamp. Last item is the commemorative cachet issued October 31, 1976, on the 50th anniversary of his death. Color illustration on front and inserted flyer with history on Houdini. Fine. $40-60 ~26~

26. Houdini, Harry – “The Master Mystery” promotional flyer. Two- sided, two-color flyer, 9” x 12” for Houdini’s serial. One side features Rolfe Production information, the other side shows Houdini fighting bad buys with “Q,” the robot, looking down. Very good. $200-225

~27~ 27. Houdini, Harry – Letter to John Mulholland. Dated June 9, 1924, on S.A.M. presidential stationery, the letter to Mulholland regards a council meeting at Houdini’s home where the subject of exposures will be discussed. Boldly signed. $1,000-1,100

28. Hugard, Jean – Photos and program. Lot includes three 8” x 10” Desfor photos of Hugard in Asian costume, on stage, during his farewell performance April 28, 1945 at the Barbizon Plaza. Included is the testimonial program from the show with the large, horizontal fold out with the names of famous magicians wishing Hugard well. Cover splitting but attached. Also, a TSL from Hugard to Philadelphia magician discussing magic ~28~ tricks and the line-up of the 1939 S.A.M. convention. Very good. $40-60

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29. I.B.M. – Two convention programs. Two large-size I.B.M. programs for the third and fourth annual conventions. Very good. $70-90

30. Irving, Doc. – Three promotional items. Four-page “Magic, Mirth Mind Reading” program, an application form for the International Mentalists Association of which he was secretary and early letterhead for he ~29~ and his wife Princess Yvonne. $30-40

31. Jansen, Harry – A file on Dante. Includes a Playbill for the Morosco Theatre for the opening night of ~30~ Sim Salla Bim September 30, 1940; an oversize program for the Winter Garden Theatre, London; full-color program for “50 Mysteries” (25th successful year); and an 8” x 10” photo of Dante with cigar and cane. $40-50

32. Jansen, Harry – Dante Trunk Book. The most impressive promotional show book ever printed. Done in Prague in the 1930s in response to the government’s refusal to allow him to remove the capital he raised from the country. 58 pps and loaded with visuals from the show and his life. Very good. $50-80

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33. Kellar, Harry – Letter to Houdini. Dated March 28, 1921, a year before Kellar passed away, he discusses Houdini’s inquiry on a magician ~33~ named John Truesdell. He also discusses Ana Eva Fay and David Abbott. Closes wishing Houdini success on his latest picture. Includes the modern reprint of Kellar’s Wonder Book. $600-800

34. Kellar, Harry – The Kellar-Thurston contract. Unsigned three-page contract between Kellar and Thurston for sale of the show as entered the 8th day of June, 1907. Gives complete description of what Thurston’s buying, what he’s permitted to use, how he is to be advertised, the price ~34~ he is to pay and much more. Rare. Mint. $500-700

35. Kio, Igor – A nice file on this fantastic Russian illusionist. Lot includes an autographed Moscow Circus program from Kio’s 1967 appearance at Madison Square Garden (three hole punched) and five 8” x 10” Desfor photos of him center ring doing the sawing, clown into ~35~ small man, multiplying match boxes, card stab and meeting with members of Parent Assembly #1. Fine. $40-60

36. Malini, Max – Promotional booklet. A 4” x 6” four-page brochure promoting Malini and his appearances at the White House, before the Secretary of State, other Washington officials and royalty in Europe. Boldly signed in ink on the cover. Rare. ~36~ $800-1000

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~37~ 37. Maskelyne, Jasper – Real photo postcard. Boldly autographed “Yours sincerely, Jasper Maskelyne” in purple ink. Mint condition. $60-90

~38~ 38. Maven, Max – Lecture notes and memorabilia. Lot includes three lecture notes – Verbal Control, Classic Tackler and Card Tricks for People Who Don’t Do Card Tricks (1974-77); ten flyers and folders, an 8” x 10” photo; news clippings, and a six-page promotional brochure with color covers, circa 1970s. Mint. $40-50

39. Mulholland, John – His S.A.M. membership card. Mulholland’s 1919 membership card #540, given to him when he was 21 years old. Signed by ~39~ Mulholland, President Harry Houdini and Secretary Oscar Teale. Mint. $900-1,100

40. Mulholland, John – An archive of items. Lot includes nine 8” x 10” Desfor photos of John doing his Chinese act (1950-67), two with Mack and Mabel Birch (1948), one from his “Magic in New York” show at the Museum of the ~40~ City of New York (March-Sept. 1940), Parent Assembly show Jan. 3, 1964, a ticket to his Wonders of the World of Magic show at the N.Y. Historical Society Dec. 20, 1943, and several items relating to his Magic Circle membership. Fine. $80-100

41. Nevelli, Herbert – A file on this magician (Herbert Levin), who survived Auschwitz by performing magic for the Nazi guards and has been called "The Magician of the Holocaust." Lot includes an 8” x 10” photo of Levin and his wife Lottie and several promotional flyers.$40-50 ~41~

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42. Norton, Coe – An archive of photos on Norton and Laura Lee. Lot includes seven 8” x 10” photos taken in the 1960s, various smaller ones, two TLS, color brochure and lecture notes. Fine. $60-80 ~42~ 43. O’Dell, Dell – Three 8” x 10” photographs of Dell in action. One shows Dell with three husbands and their wives in a night club setting. All the women have Dell’s comedy bad teeth in their mouths. Another shows Dell performing on her KTLA-TV show “Dell’s Magic Party.” Fine. $40-50

44. Powell, F.E. – Four items. Powell’s throw out card from his South American tour noted as such in John Henry Grossman’s writing around the border; a 1922 flyer in red of the “Celebrated ~43~ Dexterity Artist; a February 14, 1927 letter from Powell to John Mulholland over his difficulties in writing a book on his life and career, and the souvenir program from Powell’s testimonial February ~44~ 28, 1929. Good. $60-80

45. Richiardi, Aldo - World Festival of Magic & Occult. A striking poster from the wonderful show during its Nov. 26 - Dec 8 run at the Shubert Theater in Philadelphia. Other cast members, besides Richardi, include Otto Wessely, Johnson, Moon-Rock Circus, Professor Al Carthy, and Dody Willthon. Poster measures 18" x 28". Slight crease in upper right corner. Otherwise bright and clean. Includes two different ~45~ programs for the show. $40-50

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46. Richiardi, Aldo – An archive of photos and postcards – Large archive includes 25 mostly 8” x 10” photos from his appearance at New ~46~ York’s Felt Forum Dec. 12, 1973, three handwritten postcards, two TLS, programs, and a playing card from the act. One letter proposes that Roy Snyder become Richiardi’s manager. Fine. $200-300

47. Richiardi, Rina & Patricia – A file of photos from Richardi’s wife and daughter. Lot includes two photos of Patricia, one showing her under the buzz saw, and two of Rina in her black art act performed as part of the 1973 “World Festival of Magic and Occult.” Includes a press release ~47~ on the show and program. $50-70

48. Salute to Magic – A thick file on the Parent Assembly’s annual magic show which features top magical and allied acts from throughout the world. This file includes programs, flyers, newsletters, ticket stubs and advertising for shows ranging from 1967 to 1989. Honorees included Virgil & Julie, Senor Wences, ~48~ Milbourne Christopher, Amadeo, Flosso, Slydini, Swann, Richardi, Schindler and many others. Dozens of pieces including some duplicates. Fine. $50-60

49. Schreiber, Helmut – A file on Kalanag. Lot includes his Sim Sala Bim color program, 1955 and 1961 Christmas cards, an invitation card for a dinner honoring Kalanag and Gloria in Boston Nov. 3, 1957, and a program from the Finsbury Park ~49~ Empire Theater in London, Sept. 10, 1951. Good. $50-60

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50. Sorcar, P.C. – Memorabilia on “The World’s Greatest Magician.” Lot includes two full-color programs – one from the Japan tour where he passed away; several presidential addresses from All India Magic ~50~ Congresses; two gate passes; and five color postcards. Very Good. $40-50

51. Thurston, Howard – Letters to John Mulholland. Lot includes two ~51~ letters from Thurston to Mulholland. Letter dated July 19, 1922 discusses a mutual friend. Letter dated August 5, 1924, references Thurston seeking information on Black Art. Slight creasing as expected for mail but excellent condition. Includes a copy of Fooling the World in nice condition. $225-250

52. Vernon, Dai – A file on “The Professor.” Lot includes his lecture notes from March 22, 1955, a ticket from his 1976 lecture tour, three 8” x 10” photos, Western Union Telegram declining participation in the 1976 ~52~ S.A.M. convention in Philadelphia and other printed matter. Fine. $50-70

53. Willard, Harry – Two promotional pieces from Willard the Wizard. A 12” x 9” program for his tent show in Schertz, Texas near San Antonio, Monday May 10, 1920. Also included is an unused, oversized pass to the show with his photo and poem about the show on the back. Very good. $30-40

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54. Birch, McDonald – Two window cards. Blank tops for insertion of theater and date. One shows Birch and Princess the Vanishing Pony, the other Mack and Mabel in their later years. Mint. $60-80

55. Birch, McDonald – Birch Master Magician and Company, bright, three-color one-sheet, 28” ~54~ x 42” unmounted with fold marks as originally stored. Very good. $125-150

56. Carter, Charles – Window card. Carter the Great, “World’s Weird Wonderful Wizard.” Bright colors, very good. $125-150

57. Christopher, Milbourne – “Christopher’s Wonders.” poster for the Maidman Playhouse in New York. Striking red, black and white. Autographed. Fine. $80-100

~55~ 58. Richiardi, Aldo – Two window cards. “Witness the Impossible!!” Red and black window card from the Riverfront Theater in Philadelphia. Also “The Incredible World of Magic & Illusion.” from his show at Town Hall Theater in New York. Fine. $60-80

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~59~ 59. Thurston, Howard – Window card. Thurston’s levitation “She Floats All over the Stage and Into the Audience.” Otis Lithograph. Very good condition with slight darkening over the years. Still bright though. $200-225

60. Wilson, Mark – Magic Circus. Cardboard Pillsbury promotional show in Minneapolis, 17” x 23”. Shows underwater glass tank escape. Mint. $25-35

61. Christopher, Milbourne – A thick file on this famous ~60~ magician and collector. Forty- two black and white and color photographs of Christopher on stage in CBS’s “World’s Greatest Magicians.” A dozen signed letters from the 1970s, ten programs, Christmas cards and an autographed postcard. Numerous clippings included. Very fine.$200-225 ~61~ 62. Durbin, W.W. A file on this early president of the I.B.M. Includes a 21-page Chautauqua program with full color cover, a special cord-tied program for his “Columbus and Dayton friends” May 24, 1922 at Egyptian Hall, a Christmas card, a TLS to John Dittmar regarding selling The Linking Ring on newsstands, and a cut sheet of a newspaper article on Durbin in the Feb. 22, 1920 Cleveland Plain Dealer. Fine. $50-60

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63. Elroy, Robert Henry – Chautauqua brochures. Three different Chautauqua brochures for this talented performer. He and his wife offered magic, impersonations, musical numbers and Spiritism. Includes an advertising postcard. ca early ~63~ 1900s. Very good. $30-40

64. Neff, Bill – A photo file on this prolific illusionist and spook show performer. Includes live action shots of his performing at New York’s Times Hall Nov. 9, 1945, Parent Assembly show Feb. 15, 1957, and more. One photo shows Neff and Gwynne before the Mummy Case. Mint. $40-50

65. Pitchford, Richard – A nice file on the marvelous Cardini. Lot includes four 8” x 10” including Cardini at the NBC Magic Festival rehearsal May 26, 1957, him at the Parent Assembly after show Sept. ~64~ 12, 1942, and several of him at the Annual Salute to Magic. A catalog from the auctioning of his estate is also included. Fine. $100-125

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66. Blue-Prints. Original NBC blue- prints for Milbourne Christopher's ground breaking Television special - Festival of Magic. Christopher produced ~66~ the show, hiring such performers as Cardini, Harbin, Sorcar, and others. This would be the show in which Christopher performed the bullet catching as 33 million viewers watched this live T.V. special. Blue prints contain schematics for the various acts. Unique and rare. $100-150

67. Engraving. Large 19th century French engraving "Magician Show", with many spectators watching the ~67~ magician as birds fly from his hat. Engraving states: Le Saltimbanque Der Taschenspieler The Mountebank Peint Par Louis Knaus Grave Par Paul Girardet. Engraving is from Ludwig Knaus's 1862 painting "The Magician in the Barn". Measures 38" x 29". $500- 600

68. Chinese Conjuring Art. Hand painted vignettes on what appears to be vellum, depicting Chinese conjurers. Christopher writes on back of frame "Paper Butterfly Fehi". Measures 9" x 15". Very Rare. $350-450 ~68~

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69. Conjuring Print. French print titled "Museum for Laughs" depicting a naive young man about to give up his money to the cunning conjurer whose table holds cups and balls and playing cards. Frame measures 11.5" x 15". $100-125

70. Egyptian Hall Engraving. Original hand-colored steel ~69~ engraving by Shepherd and engraved by McClachie in 1828. Framed, 12" x 10.5". Christopher writes on reverse. Given to me by John Dickson Carr. Mr. Carr was a famous author known for his mystery stories and was a good friend of Milbourne Christopher. $100-125

71. Christopher, Milbourne. ~70~ Broadside for Christopher at the Alhambra in Bradford, October 2, 1961, 50 Fabulous Feats! Un-mounted with kraft paper strips reinforcing backside. Measures 34.5" x 10.5". $50-60

72. Christopher, Milbourne. Framed award certificate from S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1 presented in 1958, featuring the signatures of dozens and dozens of members including: Jean Hugard, Blanca Lopez, Al Flosso, Joe Kardwell, Gene Elmo, Doc Weiss, Ben Dalgin, ~72~ Richard Dubois, Ken Krenzel, Paul Morris and many, many more. $150-200 ~71~

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~73~ 73. Christopher, Milbourne. Award presented to Milbourne Christopher from the I.B.M. in 1964. Features the well-known inkwell conjurer figure featured on Christopher's Illustrated History of Magic. $80-100

74. Christopher. Milbourne. Star Award presented to Milboune Christopher from New York Ring 26 in March of 1953. This lot includes photograph of Milbourne with Maurine Christopher holding the award and Joseph Jellinek, president of Ring 26. Award is cast in heavy bronze. $60-80

75. Christopher, Milbourne. Illustrated History of Magic Galley Proofs. Original text proofs for Christopher's well- known publication. Uncut text proof pages in original mailing envelope. Christopher writes ~74~ "Galleys Illus Hist. Of Magic, Milbourne Christopher. Unique, rare. $200-300

76. Christopher, Milbourne. Collection of one-dozen 8" x 10" publicity headshots from Christopher's files. Some duplicate images, all original. Good collection. $50-60

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77. Christopher, Milbourne. Pair of handcuffs used in Milbourne Christopher's act and for publicity photos. This lot contains the cuffs with no key and original 8" x 10" of Christopher wearing the cuffs. $50-60 ~77~ 78. Effects. Two Abbott made items used by Christopher. 1) Billiard Ball Stand, heavily used, shows many years of use. 2) Block off Ribbon, 6" cube, shows performance wear. $125-150

79. Escamoteur. Original hand colored engraving of early conjurer performing cups and balls. Frame measures 7.5" x 9.5". Very nice image. $80-125 ~78~ 80. Houdini, Bessie. Handwritten and signed letter on elaborate stationary with a monogrammed "H"on the left margin. Dated 1933 and addressed to Mr. Crowel. Contents include mention of her illness and Bessie's willingness to look into storage to find things for Mr. Crowel's library. Also speaks of the Houdini Club. Signed Beatrice Houdini. Nicely framed and matted. Measures ~79~ 11" x 9". $125-150

81. Houdini associated letter. Correspondence from Henry Ridgely Evans to Houdini. Handwritten letter dated December 1923 on Department of the Interior stationary. Letter speaks of Evans going to an address as told by Houdini in the attempt to find a Bible. Also mentions the Oriental University and the spiritualist that runs this fake institution. Very interesting ~80~ content. Signed Henry R. Evans. $200-300

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82. Ten signed Houdini letters addressed to Goldston. Various content, with annotations and corrections made in Houdini's hand. Nice three page-handwritten letter mentions Houdini's movie, Haldane and the Secret Service. Correspondence relating to the Magician's Club and the first annual dinner. Houdini lettergram with envelope from Houdini to Goldston attached to scrapbook page including a one sheet program from the Orpheum Theatre. Houdini types on the top portion: " St. Louis Mo. Am doing my original act. Papers say Houdini is more entertaining than ever".

* Four additional un-signed Houdini letters all on Houdini stationary. Letter dated 1912, Houdini writes from Germany: " The new stunt I am doing is a marvelous success, and without doubt the greatest spectacular thing ever witnessed on any stage". Houdini goes on to speak of Hensler in Berlin who invented card effects and needs money. It appears that Houdini has great sympathy for this man and is asking Goldston to contact him. Letter is annotated in Houdini's hand . Another letter dated January 26, 1914. Houdini thanks Goldston for the mention of his mother. "I did mention that my two sweethearts always were my Mother and Mrs. Houdini."

*An original carbon of a Houdini telegram from Houdini to Goldston.

*First Annual Dinner of the Magician's Club ticket. Harry Houdini President

*Two additional letters. 1) Letter Dated Jan 27, 1914. Houdini mentions sending three photographs to Goldston.: You want to be very careful, so as not to excite jealousy amongst the members regarding giving publicity to any one of us and should I speak to you on the phone tomorrow..... Signed H.H. 2) Handwritten letter signed H.H. All items in this lot are glued to scrapbook pages.

A very rare and unique opportunity to own a collection of historical Houdini documents. $12,000-14,000

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83. Houdini, Harry. Houdini signed letter to Will Goldston addressed May 2, 1913. " Do not get too sea ~83~ sick, and at the first meals do not eat too much for the bracing ocean waves will make you very hungry. Signed Harry Houdini. $900-1,200

84. Houdini, Harry. Houdini signed letter with good content to Will Goldston dated August 4, 1911. " I am willing to become Chairman and managing director of the limited company... My donation you have my permission to bank that check for the Magicians Club. Re; That packing case mystery, I have not heard of it before....Received a letter from Chefalo that he arrived O.K. Signed ~84~ Harry Houdini with a P.S. "I am in perfect condition, and eager to go to work". $800-1,200

85. Houdini, Harry. Associated letter written by Harry Price to Houdini on Feb. 23, 1925. Mentions the Crandon Case (Margery). Contains small amount of tape on left hand border. Originally from Houdini's scrapbook. $250-350

86. Houdini, Harry. Associated letter written to Houdini on Harry Davis stationary, dated March 14, 1925. Letter is in regards to Henry Metzgar who was the head of Bell Telephone and whom had left his fortune to the spiritualists. Interesting content $200-300 ~85~

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~87~ 87. Houdini, Harry. Framed, signed Houdini letter. Correspondence on Houdini stationary written on June 20, 1925 to Richard Saunders. Houdini is complimenting Sauders for a speech that he gave and wants to get together with him before the show. Richard Saunders was the Comptroller for the Lasky Silent Film Corporation. Reproduction photo matted and framed with original letter. Houdini signed in black ink. A very nice presentation piece. $1,000-1,100 ~88~ 88. Houdini, Harry. Pitch-book. The Adventurous Life of a Versatile Artist. 63 pages, heavily illustrated. Contains images of lithographs and early photos of Houdini. Shows wear with loss on covers. Pages are good. $200-225

89. Houdini titles. Two contemporary books that were produced from original manuscripts in the Christopher Collection. 1) Houdini's History of Magic in Boston, 1792-1915, ~89~ Meyer books -1983. 2) A Magician Among the Spirits, Kaufman and Greenberg, 1996. $200-250

90. Kellar, Harry. Seven (7) handwritten letters from Harry Kellar to Thomas Chew Worthington. A wonderful assortment and historically important content. Very small amount of loss in margins on two letters, all others are good. An archive of seven letters that should not be missed. Rare. $2,500-3000

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91. Kellar, Harry. Two handwritten letters sent to Harry Houdini. Both letters dated in 1917 with good content. In one letter Kellar goes into detail about his early day in 1875 and makes mention of the Davenport Brothers and Fay. Letter is written front and back, but content ends abruptly as a third page may have been included at one time. Second letter written front and back dated August 10, 1917. Kellar mentions article for M.U.M. and then goes into detail about his fishing experience in which he caught two fish with his bare hands and then boasts that ~91~ this is something only a magician could have done. Kellar sent his kind regards to Mrs. Houdini, dash, his wife and family. Signed Harry Kellar. $1,400-1,600

92. Leipzig, Nate. Etching of Leipzig presented to Dr. Faulk on December 25. 1935. Portrait is signed by the artist. Reverse contains the inscription and signature of Leipzig, however backing paper is torn. Etching itself is in fine condition and framed. Measures 10" x ~92~ 12.5". $100-150

93. Original Artwork #1 - (Onaip - Floating Piano) Original artwork for the Popular Mechanics article by Milbourne Christopher titled "I Call these The Greatest Magic Illusions of All Time" - December 1958. Christopher had been asked to write a two-part series on illusions for Popular Mechanics. For his work, Christopher was presented with the original art, beautifully and artistically done in oil. -Onaip was a staggering illusion in which a piano and pianist revolved in midair during a musical number. Frame ~93~ measures 23" x 26.5" -One-of-a-kind original art by Wendell Kling. Rare $500-600

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94. Original Artwork #2 - (DeKolta - Vanishing Lady, DeKolta Chair) Original artwork for the Popular Mechanics article by Christopher titled "I Call these The Greatest Magic Illusions of All Time" - December 1958. Christopher had been asked to write a two-part series on illusions for Popular Mechanics. For his work, Christopher was presented with the original art, beautifully and artistically done in oil.

-DeKolta made his wife disappear in full view of the audience. Frame measures 23" x 26.5" ~94~ - One-of-a-kind original art by Wendell Kling. Rare $500-600

95. Original Artwork #3 - (Charles Morritt, Tally Ho!) Original artwork for the Popular Mechanics article by Christopher titled "I Call these The Greatest Magic Illusions of All Time"

- January 1959. Christopher had been asked to write a two-part series on illusions for Popular Mechanics. For his work, Christopher was presented with the original art, beautifully and artistically done in oil.

-Charles Morritt would display an empty cabinet, then produce an entire fox hunt in full view of the audience. ~95~ -One-of-a-kind original art by Wendell Kling. Rare $500-600

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96. Original Artwork #4 - ~96~ (Harry Houdini, Vanishing Elephant) Original artwork for the Popular Mechanics article by Milbourne Christopher titled "I Call these The Greatest Magic Illusions of All Time" - January 1959. Christopher had been asked to write a two-part series on illusions for Popular Mechanics. For his work, Milbourne Christopher was presented with the original art, beautifully and artistically done in oil.

-Houdini originated the most famous of all illusions, making a huge elephant disappear.

- One-of-a-kind original art by Wendell Kling. Rare $500-600

97. Painting. Original 19th century oil on canvas depicting a magician with wand performing for school children. Bunny rabbit, cups and balls, playing cards and various other effects are part of this magicians ~97~ repertoire. Signed by artist H. Ales. Not currently framed, measures 39.5" x 29.5". Contains areas with damage the most significant on the left hand side of painting. A classic image which could be the focal point of any magic collection. $2,000-4,000

98. Snake Charmer. Detailed, hand carved art of snake charmer with flute. Mounted on a wood turned based, 4" tall. Most likely obtained by Christopher on one of his many travels. Unique. $50-60 ~98~

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99. Stock Poster. Framed early one- sheet German stock poster, mounted on board and nicely framed. Crushed red velvet border around perimeter of image. Depicts a performer who resembles Professor Anderson performing for a large audience. This image hung in the Christopher residence for many decades. Measures 40" x 28". $600-800

100. Thurston, Howard. Portrait image of Thurston done in pencil. Measures 16.5" x 20.5". Image has ~99~ some discoloration and staining. $80-100

101. Thurston, Howard. One-sheet lithograph. One of Thurston's Astounding Mysteries. She Floats All Over the Stage and into the Audience, then Vanishes Like a Fading Cloud. (43 x 29.5”. Overall good with minor blemishes on lower portion near border. linen backed. ~100~ Nice, bright example of this image. $900-1,000

102. Valda The Great Magician. Vintage figurine depicting a magician pulling a rabbit from a top hat as two ~101~ children look on. Very well made and detailed By Shafford, hand painted in Japan. Stands 7" tall and is 5" x 3.5" at the base. $80-100

103. Vintage Figurines. Two magic themed decorative pieces for the curio cabinet. Victorian magician at table with wand performing cups and balls. Hole in center of table, ~102~ may be missing a removable object such as a cork ball. Stand 4.5" tall. Second figurine shows an original robed magician with fan in hand and blooming pot of flowers on table, 6" tall. Marked occupied Japan. $50-80 ~103~

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105. John Henry Anderson Medal Collection – Kuethe MT-013, 1849, Pewter medal with bust of Anderson, in Tartan cloak, facing right on one side, Queen Victoria in reverse. Minimal wear, bright background. ~104~ In otherwise Very Fine condition. $350-500

106. John Henry Anderson Medal – Kuethe MT-013, 1849, Copper or Bronze medal with bust of Anderson, in Tartan cloak, facing right on one side, Queen Victoria on reverse. Some surface spots and ~105~ discoloration. In otherwise Fine condition. Kuethe does not list this metal, so it is a variant of MT-013 $350-500

107. John Henry Anderson Medal – Kuethe MT-014, 1849, Gold Finish medal with bust of Anderson, in Tartan cloak, facing right on one ~106~ side, his bust facing left in reverse. Small hole on top for suspension. Mounted in clear plastic holder, with gold lettering. Formerly from Jay Marshall Collection. In otherwise Very Fine to Mint condition, with virtually no wear. $750-1,000

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108. Conjurers Coins Medals – By J. B. Findlay, 1964, Isle of Wight, England. Considered to be the first major book on Magic Tokens. This was F. William Kuethe’s copy, with his bookplate, brass medal on ribbon engraved F.W. K, and tipped in compliments note by Findlay ~108~ to Kuethe on first blank frontis page. This was No. 25 of 150 copies, signed by Findlay on numbering page. Book is filled with notes by Kuethe adding information to many of the tokens. Very fine condition. $300-375

109. Numismatic Review, September 1943 – Nine page article, Money of the Magicians, by John Mulholland. Four pages have photos of tokens. Minor edge wear on covers. Very fine overall condition. $80-100

110. The Journal of NECROMANTIC NUMISMATICS – Original artwork layout for cover of Kuethe’s 1966 quarterly publication on magician’s coins and tokens. Image of coin on bottom has slipped down in frame. Plus two blank cover pages never used. Very fine condition.$80-100 ~109~ 111. Le Comte Cagliostro Wax Seal – Kuethe MT-053. Mounted in frame with modern print image, his facsimile signature, and a building, probably his home. Formerly from the Egyptian Hall collection, with their tag number 4556 in lower right corner. Very fine condition. $900-1,200

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112. Bill Kuethe Scrapbook – A scrapbook of articles from ~112~ newspapers, coin periodicals, magazines, etc, All have to do with the collection of tokens, mostly on magic, but also on gambling, playing cards, token, hollow and box coins, and other collectors. These include Bob Lund, James Wobensmith, William King, Lu Brent, etc. Front cover has split off. Rubber cement was used to paste items in so many are loose on the page where cement has dried out. (10 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches, 25 pages.) $40-60

113. Thurston & Kellar Medals ~113~ – Kuethe MT-326. Mounted in a frame by Thos. C. Worthington, are five items, all related to the making of MT-326. The five consist of the original clay model, the plaster mould, a plaster cast from that mould, a silver medal, and a green painted dental stone medal. This last item is mounted on a 2 by 2 ½ inch piece of wood from the stage of the Ford’s Theatre in Baltimore, where Kellar passed the mantle to Thurston. Also here are a facsimile copy of affidavit wooden item and typed copy describing the contents in the frame. The silver medal is not listed in Kuethe. Frame is 10 1/2 by 16 1/2 inches. Very fine condition.$1,200- 1,400

114. Ye Magical Bloodhound- Complete file of the newsletter from F. William Kuethe, Jr. All sixteen issues, from June 1962 through June 1976. Content was a mix of various items he was seeking for his collection, and items of general ~114~ interest to the magic collector. Very fine to almost mint condition.$70-90

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115. The Journal of Necromantic Numismatics - Kuethe’s personal file, a complete file, with all inserts. This was a periodical devoted exclusively to magic tokens, by F. William Kuethe, Jr. It ran from 1966 until 1977 for a total of 26 issues. In order to receive a copy, one had to contribute an article. Contributors included Kuethe, Edgar Heyl, Jay Marshall, Eddie Dawes, John Mulholland, Bob Lund, C. B. Yohe, James Wobensmith, Milt Kort, Arthur Setterington, Dr. John H. Grossman, David Price, etc. Contributors often ~115~ sent duplicate tokens, magic ephemera, booklets, etc. in multiple numbers that would be sent to the subscribers. Kuethe would make copies of the letters, staple them in the Journal covers, and send them out with the supplements he had received. There are over 80 tokens, including those from John Mulholland, Senator Crandall, Klingl, Blackstone, Goshman, etc. This is quite rare. Very fine, almost Mint condition. $5,500- 6,250

116. The Numismagic Newsletter – A periodical devoted to magic tokens, published by Max Goodall, III, that ran from February 1979 until March 1986. This is a complete file of 21 issues, formerly owned by Raphael Ellenbogen. Includes letters from Goodall to Ellenbogen. Also includes 9 issues republished by Bruce Dunn. This periodical is listed in the Alfredson-Daily periodical bibliography as number 5355. Edge wear and folds. $90-100

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117. J. B. Findlay Conjuring Coins Collection – That is the text on the spine of this book, purchased by Burton Sperber from a Magic Circle auction. It is a hard cover book, with leather spine printed in gold. Hand written title page has text: “A photographic ~117~ Catologue of the J. B. Findlay Conjuring Coins Collection …”. The book contains Xeroxed copies of Findlay’s CONJURERS COINS MEDALS, his CHECK-LIST OF COINS not in CONJURER’S COINS AND MEDALS, and his MAGIC COINS of CZECHOSLOVAKIA. The checklist consists of 21 typed pages. The last of over 100 pages each have two clear photographs of his tokens, showing obverse and reverse. There are at least six tokens per page, which would indicate that Findlay had over 600 tokens in his collection. Inner back cover has Burton Sperber sticker, which would seem to indicate that he was the one who had this bound. Very fine to almost Mint condition. $1,000-1,200

118. Magicians’ Tokens and Related Items – by F. William Kuethe, TAMS Journal supplement Oct. 1978. This was Kuethe’s personal copy, No. 1 of 100 copies. His bookplate on inside cover, with hand- written note on frontis page, “One of 10 interleaved copies. This is the author/ compiler’s own copy. F William Kuethe, Jr.” A single blank page was bound ~118~ between each printed page. Kuethe’s notes and images of added tokens were put on these pages throughout the book. In this way, he could add new additions and corrections to the book. (Comb bound with clear plastic covers.) Very fine to almost Mint condition.$350-450

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119. Conjuring Tokens Compendium ~119~ – Assembled by George Daily, with his bookplate on inside front cover. Contains original items, not Xerox copies, of items all related to magic tokens. Here are 7 of the Edgar Heyl TAMS articles, Mulholland’s 1936 Sphinx article, 2 Virginia Culver articles, 3 Melvin Fuld articles, etc. All in a hard bound blue cloth book, 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Very fine to almost Mint condition.$80-100

120. MAGIC COINS of CZECHOSLOVAKIA – by J. B. Findlay, Shanklin, I, W. England. 1969, limited printing of 100 copies. Autographed on dedication page to Al Guenther. Text lists added information on those in his earlier book, and added tokens not in the earlier book. Twelve pages with light card covers. (7 1/2 by 9 1/2 inches.) Mint condition. $90-125 ~120~

121. F. William Kuethe Token & Medal Award - This is the silver plated Mishler Exonumia Cataloging Award, given to F. William Kuethe. Jr. for his 1978 work, Magicians’ Tokens and Related Items , TAMS Journal supplement Oct. 1978. Medal is 2 1/2 inches in diameter, ~121~ in original presentation case. Mint condition. $125-150

122. The Collectors Forum A Journal for Magic Collectors – Collectors' Forum was a quarterly Magic Periodical from Fred W. Evans, out of Knoxville, Tennessee that started in 1991. Twenty issues were published between Vol 1. No. 1 (Jan. 1991) through Vol. 5 No. 4 (Nov. 1995) Here are Volumes 1 and 2, and from Volume 3, Numbers 1, 2 and 4. Most of these have the Token Talk column by George Daily. Many issues came with supplements, as seen in the second image. All supplements are NOT ~122~ here. Very Fine Condition. $40-50

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123. Magic Token Stamping Dies – A large collection of individual dies used to stamp magic tokens. In the yellow wood box, from F. William Kuethe are dies for MT-274 Phil. Magic Shop, MT-151 Harmon, Grayson (Non magic mule of Harmon), Tube Enterprises (Non magic mule of Thurston MT-323), Star with text (Not magic), Single die for small ten of diamonds, MT-357 Yost Single die for reverse, MT-169 International Fellowship of Rotary single die for obverse, MT- 206 F. William Kuethe hand hammered die for “THE MAGIC CAULDRON / BILL KUETHE”. In the blue rectangular box are: MT-169 International Fellowship of Rotary single die for reverse, MT-257 Mulholland Memorial single die for reverse, MT- 063 Dies for both obverse and reverse (Reverse has surface oxidation), Non magic die with five patterned squares, MT-228 Magic Collectors Association single die for obverse, MT-257 Mulholland Memorial single die for obverse. In other containers are dies for: MT-347 Harry Willard, both dies that have been cancelled with filed edge notches, MT- 133 Arthur P. Felsman single die with Maja large size, , NEMCA Yankee Gathering 25th Anniversary in 2004 both dies for John Henry Anderson, NEMCA Yankee Gathering 2006, both dies Discovery of Witchcraft and die for printing on presentation box, NEMCA Yankee Gathering 2008, both dies for Petrie Lewis Co., NEMCA Yankee Gathering 2010 roller die for elongated Thurston penny, and hand hammered modern die for “SIG. BLITZ MAGICIAN”. Except for the Chase dies, all are in very fine to mint condition. ~123~ These are one-of-a-kind items. Shipping package will be heavy, about 45 pounds. $3,000-4,000

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124. Checklist of Magician’s Tokens not in Findlay – by J. B. Findlay. Bound in blue folder, 21 Xeroxed page list of magic tokens, plus two page list of South American magic tokens written by Martin Pacheco of Bazar de Magia, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Note on front indicates that these pages were given to Kuethe by Findlay’s widow. Fine condition. $40-50 ~124~

125. Journal of Necromantic Numismatists Second Final Issue – Edited by Todd Karr, 1978. This is the presentation copy given to Kuethe. Karr did this as a special issue after Kuethe ceased publishing the original JNN. Includes letters from Todd Karr, Bob Lund, Milt Kort, Bruce Dunn, George Daily, Max Goodall, Mont Davis, Terry Roses, Obra Mathews, Byron Walker, Arthur Setterington, Eddie Dawes, and Jay Marshall. All letters refer to magic tokens, and many sent tokens or ~125~ ephemera to be added to this issue. All supplements appear to be here. Fine condition. $80-90

126. The Magic Circular – The periodical from the British Magic Circle, each containing the articles on magic tokens, with photos, of both sides, written by James Findlay. There 29 issues here with a complete run of all those containing his articles. These were published from Feb. 1960 to Sept. 1962, before Findlay did his full token book in1964. Use marks on covers. Articles in Very Fine Condition. $90-100 ~126~

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127. Palming Coins, Tokens, Medals – by J. B. Findlay, a reprint of all the Findlay articles on magic tokens, from The Magic Circular. These are not Xerox copies taken from the magazine. They may have been scanned and reset on a computer. Page numbers were added. There are no “copy and scan” lines on any of the 54 numbered pages. Very Fine condition. $70-$90

128. Token and Medal Society Journal – ~127~ This is the Oct. 1969 issue that contains the seven page article, with illustration, on the Martinka magic tokens. Written by Edgar Heyl and F. William Kuethe. Also here is the original typed manuscript by Heyl, the two original photographs, hand-written notes by Heyl, and a note to Kuethe. All contained in a spring clamp binder. Journal, manuscript, and photos are in very fine to Mint condition. Notes have age and wear. $40-50

129. Magicians’ Tokens and Related Items – by F. William Kuethe, TAMS Journal supplement Oct. 1978. This was personal ~128~ copy of magic collector Al Guenther, No. 68 of 100 copies. His bookplate on inside cover, with hand-written note on frontis page, “For Al Guenther, with the best wishes of his friend – Bill Kuethe Nov. 30, 1978”. This is hard bound in blue cloth with gold lettering on cover and spine. Very Fine to Mint condition. $100-125

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130. F. William Kuethe File Box – File box contains all index cards with notes and description of magic tokens, all written by Kuethe. This was used by him to keep track of all the magic tokens, those in his collection, and those he knew about but may not have had. Box is filled, front to ~130~ back, with hundreds of cards. Plain Discs and Associated Pieces cards are in the back. A one of a kind item. Age and use marks throughout. $325-$350

131. Rubber Mold, Die Samples from Carl Williams – Williams made the John Henry Anderson Medallions for the 25th anniversary of NEMCA, Yankee Gathering X in 2004. This is the rubber mold taken from an original Anderson medal from the Forgaard collection. Included here is a green composition casting taken from the mold. These were used to make a metal die. The six bronze medal unfinished samples, also here, were cast as you can see small protrusions on the side, that were cut off these samples. Mold and green die sample are in Very Fine to Mint condition. Sample bronze pieces are rough, and not finished. $100-125 ~131~ 132. Houdini Token Plaster Cast & Token – David Haversat put out this Houdini memorial token in 2000. Included here is the casting and one of the tokens. The plaster casting, 9 3/8 inches in diameter, 1 1/8 inches in thickness, was taken from the die master used to make the smaller dies for stamping the tokens. Very Fine to Mint condition. $125-200 ~132~

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133. Houdini Medal Lead Die Trials – The two part Houdini medal was put out by the Magnes Museum of Jewish Art and Life. When the dies were made of both pieces, a lead stamping was made ~133~ before the dies were hardened. If there were any imperfections on the die, they could be corrected. The die was then hardened and used for stamping on harder metals. These are four of the lead die samples of that medal. Very Fine to Mint condition. $125-200

134. Houdini Bronze Die Master – This is the front of the Houdini medal put out by the Magnes Museum. It is in bronze, 9 by 9 1/2 inches. The die master was made from the sculpted model. A 3-D pantograph was used to transfer the design to a smaller die, which was ~134~ then used to stamp the medals. Mint condition. $125-200

135. NEMCA 25TH Anniversary Medal Plaster Cast - Image is the Logo of the New England Magic Collectors’ Association. This was cast from the die master that was used to make the smaller dies used for the medal. It is 9 1/2 inches in diameter, and 1 inch in thickness. Very Fine condition. $80-100 ~135~ 136. Fantasma’s Mickey Mouse Magician Die Masters – Fantasma put out a Mickey Mouse token, with Mickey looking forward on the front, and looking backwards on the back. These are the two large bronze die masters used to make that token. They are 10 1/2 inches in diameter, and 5/16 inches in thickness. Mint condition $60-80

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137. Hardeen, Theo. Handwritten correspondence on "Hardeen Successor to his famous brother - Houdini "stationary. Letter is written in Hardeen's hand to well-known magician, author and founder of the Sphinx Magazine, William Hilliar. $100-125

138. Hardeen, Theo. Large, oversize 75 page personal scrapbook of Hardeen. Compiled by Hardeen himself from 1912- 1914. Contains newspaper clipping and advertisements for Hardeen's upcoming dates and favorable press. Nearly every page has handwritten annotations by Hardeen. Includes a letter written by Hardeen's son " Dear Papa were (where) are my skates I will not go in the road, Theodore Weiss.". Hardeen types on the top of the page - This is the first letter that Toddles Weiss wrote to his Father. I received it in Buffalo, N.Y. Feb. 26th 1913. Signed Theo Hardeen Weiss. Measures 14.5" x 19". Detached front cover. A very historically important scrapbook. Very rare. $2,000-2,500

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139. Houdini, Harry. Majestic Theatre Program, September 13, 1926. Featuring ~139~ Houdini's large show including such feats as the Crystal Casket, Chinese Water Torture Cell, The Ribbon Curtain, etc. Very nice full-color cover. $100-125

140. Houdini, Harry. Original Houdini 8" x 10" sepia photograph signed by Hardeen to famous magic dealer Max Holden. Very nice image, ready for framing. $250-300

141. Houdini, Harry. Unused, bank- check drawn on the Central Union Trust Company of New York. Engraving of Houdini's profile prominently displayed ~140~ on the left. Scarce. $300-400

142. Houdini, Harry. Signed letter to Stanley Collins on black border mourning stationary, dated June 12, 1914. Signed Harry Houdini with an added note. "Will not be at club until P.M. as I have lots of work to do". Upper portion on backside of letter has scrapbook remnants along with ~141~ the date letter was received by Collins. $500-800

143. Houdini, Harry. Letter from Houdini's scrapbook. The Milwaukee Journal, personal letter sent to Houdini on March 24, 1916. Letter expressing thanks for Houdini's recent entertainment at the Majestic Theatre. Letter also mentions the paper asking Houdini to write a story for their Newsboys' Magazine. Matching envelope address to Mr. Harry Houdini attached to letter. Mounted to a ~142~ scrapbook page containing newspaper articles mentioning Houdini along with a hand-written notation in Houdini's hand. Rare $400-500 ~143~

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144. Houdini, Harry, Davenport, Ira. Two page hand-written letter from Ira Davenport of the famous Davenport Brothers to Harry Houdini. Dated June 10, 1910. "Mr. Harry Houdini, My Dear Sir, Yours the 5th is at hand and it gave me great pleasure to know your safe arrival and also to learn that you will do me the honor of a visit on or about July the 1st. and don't come with the idea that you are going to get away in a few hours. Come prepared to spend a few days! Many thanks for the photos and the kindly interests you have taken in regards to me ~144~ and my brother. My wife and daughter were somewhat disappointed that you could not have stopped over on your way to New York so they could have had the pleasure of an interview with Mrs. Houdini. Mayville is sixty three miles west of Buffalo...... " Letters is signed Ira E. Davenport. Very Rare. $1,000-1200

145. Houdini, Harry. Signed letter to Oscar Teale on Houdini's stationary. Complimentary letter from Houdini regarding Oscar Teale's book Higher Magic. " I found it interesting and it is easily worth the money to anyone interested in the Art of Magic or Stage ~145~ History". Boldly signed in very prominent style - HOUDINI. Dated August 12, 1920. Letter is mounted on the edges with tape to a scrapbook page presumably from Oscar Teales' scrapbook. Rare. $700-1,000

146. Houdini, Harry. Correspondence to Houdini with annotated notes on reverse in Houdini's hand. Letter dated June 4, 1924 on stationary for the Film Booking Offices of America. Letter praises Houdini's book, A Magician Among the Spirits. Backside of letter in Houdini's hand reads: Acts - Lloyd, Powell, Hartley, Houdini, etc..etc... . $400-500 ~146~

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147. Houdini, Harry. Real photographic postcard depicting an iconic image of Houdini in coat and tails, with shackled arms and legs. Postally unused, but reverse contains markings for promotional use and may have been from Houdini's personal collection. Rare. $500-700

148. Houdini, Harry. Original 8" x 10" Movie Still from Haldane of the Secret Service. Photos depicts Houdini embracing his leading lady Gladys ~147~ Leslie. Rare. $250-300

~148~ 149. Houdini, Harry. Movie still from the Grim Game. Period 8" x 10" photo and famous pose of Houdini heavily bound in chains and cuffs. Slight blemish on right-hand side of photo, otherwise very good. $350-500

150. Houdini, Harry. Very early handwritten Houdini letter dated August 16, 1900. Addressed to the editor of Mahatma, Walter Peterkin. Houdini is sending $5.00 for a repeat ad in the magazine and mentions his ~149~ stay at the Central Theatre in Dresden, Germany. Label on left-hand side of letter reads " Address all Letters Month of September, 1900 - Central Theatre, Dresden, Germany". Very Rare. $1,500-2,000

151. Houdini, Harry, Kellock, Harold. New York: ~150~ Houdini His Life Story. Harcourt, Brace & Company. (1929 edition) Signed, tipped in letter from Houdini included. Lettergram bearing two images of Harry is addressed to Houdini's librarian Alfred Becks. Houdini lists the various theatres he will be playing from April to May of 1923. Boldly ~151~ signed in green ink with annotations in Houdini's hand. $1,200-1,500

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~152~ 152. Houdini, Harry. Red Magic Broadside. Rare advertising poster for Houdini's Red Magic Papers which appeared across the country as a supplement in Sunday editions of the newspaper. Measures 15" x 23", mounted on linen with professional restoration. $400-600

153. Houdini, Harry. Original, rare 5" x 7" of Houdini suspended above a building as he attempts to escape from a strait-jacket. Photo depicts the detailed block and tackle system with heavy ropes binding Houdini's ankles. $500-700

154. Houdini, Harry. Broadside. Three color broadside with Houdini in ~153~ bold red letters. Dated May 31, 1920. Houdini Himself, the World Famous Self-Liberator. Featuring the East Indian Needle Trick and The Water Torture Cell. Measures 24" x 15". Mounted on acid free paper and linen. Rare. $1,000-$1,500

155. Houdini, Harry. Oversize German Challenge mounted on linen with professional restoration. Houdini will perform at the Circus Busch and is ~154~ challenged to escape out of a packing crate. Dated October, 1912. With linen this challenge measures 15" x 19", ready for framing. Rare. $700-900 ~155~ 156. Houdini, Bessie – Two handwritten letters dated October 27, 1933, and March 23, 1935, with envelopes to Roger Barrett, Houdini's attorney in Chicago. Bess discusses her life in California, her “mind fever” in the aftermath of Houdini’s death and other personal thoughts. $400-450 ~156~

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157. Houdini, Harry – Correspondence with Ellis Stanyon, 1924. Houdini and Stanyon personal business, family matters and Houdini’s purchase of some books for his collection. Original letter signed by Houdini, April 19, 1924 with unsigned response from Stanyon dated May 9, 1924. $500-650

158. Houdini, Harry – Boldly signed ~157~ ~158~ letter, July 16, 1923 to Richard Van Dien, secretary of the S.A.M. S.A.M. business discussed with the footnote in Houdini’s hand, “Remember me to the mob.” $800-950

159. Houdini, Harry – “Houdini Pictures” Lettergram, circa 1920's. Handwritten note to the S.A.M from ~159~ its president suggesting that Dr. A.M. Wilson, editor of The Sphinx be a guest of honor at an upcoming ~160~ banquet. $850-$950

160. Houdini, Harry. Mirror Cuff Challenge Promotion. America's Sensational Perplexer! Harry Houdini. Two page brochure explaining Houdini's feat of escaping from the Mirror Cuffs on March 17, 1904. Rare. $300-500

161. Houdini, Harry. $5,000 Challenge. Early 1901 program advertising Houdini's appearance on Feb. 4, 1901. Contains two outstanding images of Houdini accepting the $5,000 Challenge. Contains small amount of loss on front of program, not affecting the Houdini portions. Very rare. $500-700 ~161~

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162. Houdini, Harry. Original sepia tone photograph of a confident ~162~ Houdini. Classic 8" x 10" image of Harry at the height of his career. $200-250

163. Houdini, Harry. Signed Houdini stationary. Signed letter in which the ink from the type-written words has faded away. However, signature and annotation by Houdini is present and boldly signed in ink. Would be a wonderful piece to frame along with a Houdini photograph. ~163~ $500-600

164. Houdini, Harry. Photo of a young Harry Houdini mounted to a stiff backing-board. Houdini signature appears below. Measures 6" x 9". $1,000-1,200 ~164~ 165. Houdini, Harry. Outstanding, original first-generation Houdini photo from photographer's collection. Image of a manacled Houdini taken by the Siegel Studio in Boston. The photo was developed on Baryta layer (fiber) photographic paper, giving the image a matte appearance. However, the image is highly detailed and crisp. Photo can be lifted to reveal a number 6, an indication for the photographer and client (Houdini) of what image was to be used or ordered. Harry Houdini's name is written below and the date of 1915. The image is from an earlier time in Houdini's career. One often sees the variant of this image taken ~165~ at the same studio of Houdini looking down at his arms. Very rare. $2000-$2,750

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166. Houdini, Harry. Houdini program, Palace Music Hall. Houdini known all over the universe as the elusive American. Measures 4.5" x 12". $100-125

167. Houdini, Harry. Real photographic postcard of Houdini. Very nice, iconic image of Houdini. Harry Handcuff Houdini. Postally un-used card, in good condition. $200-250

168. Houdini, Harry. Real photographic postcard of Houdini and Bessie. Contains a small amount of loss upper- left border, otherwise very good. ~167~ Postally-unused. $200-250

169. Houdini, Harry. Original photograph mounted on card-stock ~166~ as used by Houdini for publicity in newspapers around the world. Reverse reads: Houdini doing spiritual expose for detectives. Measures 14" x 11". $250-300

170. Houdini, Harry. Christmas card from Mr. and Mrs. Harry Houdini, 1914. Nice example of this original Christmas with wonderful images of both Bessie and Harry. Card. Scarce. $200-250

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171. Anderson, John Henry – The Great Wizard’s Handbook of Magic. Eight-page booklet of tricks including fortune-telling by cards and “The Rope Trick.” This 5” x 7.5” booklet is a single sheet of paper which opens up to show the eight pages. Tiny bookplate and red stamp of previous owners on lower edge of last page. Toole Stott 42. Very Good. $205-300 ~171~

172. Abbott, David P. Behind the Scenes with the Mediums. ~172~ Open Court, 1912. Fourth revised edition. 340 pages. Slight wear on extremities. Good solid copy. $40-50

173. Bertram, Charles. A Magician in Many Lands. London, 1911, Colored frontispiece with tissue guard, 315 pages. Blue cloth stamped in gold. Slight wear at extremities. Good solid copy. $40-50 ~173~

174. Card Tricks with Apparatus ~174~ and Without Apparatus. Full-color covers in excellent condition. Both rare in this condition. $80-100

175. Card Trick Pulp Books. 1) Card Sharpers Exposed, Robert Houdin, 1902, 2) The Book of card Tricks, Prof. Kunard.(No date) 3) The Book of card Tricks, Prof. Kunard (1934) Ex Libris Findlay. $40-50

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176. Catalogs – A.G. Edwards catalog No. 4 with Milk Can escape advertisement, and Jansen & Holton catalog, both bound together. Scarce $100-125

177. Catalogs – Donald Holmes catalog #3, 1916, and Read and Covert, 1912. Together in modern binding. $80-100 ~176~ ~177~ 178. Catalogs - Set of rare Gamage’s catalogs from the 1900's, bound in green cloth. Covers of the catalogs show some wear and tape repairs. Bound with an early 1900 Hamley’s catalog in brown buckram with a few pages loose. $125-150

179. Catalogs - DeVere catalog with ~178~ automata circa early 1900's bound with a Mayette catalog circa 1940's. Both in French. Rare. $100-125

180. Catalogs – ~179~ Two Gamage catalogs from the early 1900s, bound in blue and orange buckram. Very good. $100-125

~180~ 181. Catalogs – Zauberklingl catalog No. 50, 1926, with addenda and price list. $70-80

182. Caveney, Mike. Carter the Great. Magic Words, 1995. Green Cloth stamped in gold with color dust jacket. Includes color plates. 4to. Like new. $175-225 ~182~ 183. Caveney, Mike and Miesel, Bill. Kellar’s Wonders. Pasadena: Magic Words, 2003. From a limited edition of 1000 copies. Publisher’s cloth ~181~ with jacket. Illustrated, including color plates. Fine. $150-200

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184. Conlin, Claude. Audience pitch book for Alexander the mentalist. Thirty-nine page “Book of Mystery” with two-color covers. Includes interpretation of dreams, astrology, crystal gazing, etc. Published by Alexander, Los Angeles, CA, 1919. Previous owner’s bookplate tipped in. Very good. $60-80

185. Downs, Nelson T. Modern Coin Manipulation, First American edition. George Routledge & Sons, ~184~ NY, 1900. Hardcover, 178 pages with an additional ten pages of ads. ~185~ Purple Martinka label pasted in. A nice copy. $50-100

186. Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From ~186~ the English edition of 1,000. Two volumes in red cloth with dust- jackets, highly illustrated. Unsealed but mint condition. $350-450

187. Forrester, Stephen. A Bibliography of Magic Classics, privately printed, 1993. As the name implies this is a bibliography of classic magic texts illustrated with tipped-in color photographs. Hardbound with ribbon-tied cover, 314 pps and includes listing of collectors owning such books and magazines covering magic book collecting. Limited to 150 copies of which this one is 25. Autographed by the author. Mint. $125-150

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188. Goldston, Will. A Magician's Swan Song. 1933. 288 pages, illustrated. Slight wear on extremities. Ex Libris William Miesel. $40-45

189. Goldston, Will. Further Exclusive Magical Secrets. Complete with lock and key. Very good condition. $300-350

190. Goldston, Will. Sensational ~188~ ~189~ Tales of Mystery Men. 1929. Red cloth, "Deluxe, numbered edition # 373" with 324 pages, Including tipped-in photos of Houdini, Chung Ling Soo, and Horace Goldin. Frontispiece signed by Goldston. $175-200

191. Gravatt, Glen. Jap Box Tricks. First edition signed by the author "With Best Wishes Glen Gravatt". 123 pages. good Condition. $30-40

~191~ 192. Hagy, James. Perennial ~190~ Mystics and other publications, Glenview, IL. This lot includes Perennial Mystics Nos. 1 (1983) to No. 16 (2001), thirty issues spanning 2004-2012, and various other publications including: Magic For Free (1995), Magic For Free Vol. II (2006); Early English Conjuring Collectors (1985) and The One Young (1986). A wonderful collection from this prolific historian. $80-125

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193. Hopkins, Nevil Monroe. Twentieth Century Magic: A Treatise on the Construction and Introduction of Scientific Magical Apparatus. Second Edition, Routledge & Sons, 1904. Blue cloth with beautifully -stamped spine lettering and cover illustration, 100 illustrations. Good copy. $40-50

194. Hoffmann. Houdin's Card Sharping Exposed - Translated by Prof. Hoffmann. Possible first edition. Excellent condition. ~194~ $60-80 ~193~

195. Hoffmann. Modern Magic - 14th edition, fair condition. More Magic, 1893 edition. Matching covers. Very fine. $100-150

196. Hoffmann. More Magic - First edition in exceptional condition, Scarce. $150-200

197. Hoffmann. Modern Magic – Eighth ~195~ edition, 1891. Exceptionally bright copy. $150-200

198. Hoffmann. Modern Magic, More Magic and Later Magic – The latter two feature art deco dustjackets. $125-150

199. Hoffmann. Drawing Room Conjuring – First edition, 1887. Very small damp stain front cover. Rare. $50-75

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200. Hoffmann. Conjuror Dick – First edition with Martinka seal affixed to the title page. Exceptional condition. $125-150

201. Hoffmann, Professor. Four Professor Hoffmann magic ~200~ books. 1) Tricks with Cards. 2) Tricks with Dice, Dominoes, etc. 3) Miscellaneous Tricks 4) Tricks with Watches, Rings, etc. Philadelphia: David McKay. Bound in green cloth stamped in black and red. Overall good. $60-80

202. Houdini, Harry – Book Lot. Five books on Houdini – Houdini the Myth Maker (1987) autographed by both authors; ~201~ Houdini’s “Unmasking:” Fact vs Fiction (1989), autographed by the author and publisher; Laughing at Locksmiths: The Legend and Legacy of Harry Houdini (1988), extremely limited edition, autographed by the author; The Houdini Birth Research Committee’s Report, Magico reprint; and Houdini: Periodical Bibliography (2006). Fine. $50-60

~202~ 203. Jay, Ricky – Jay’s Journal of Anomalies, Farrar, Straus, Grioux, New York, 2001. Hardbound, dust jacket, 202 pps. Mint. $30-40

204. Levent and Karr, Todd - Benson by Starlight. The Miracle Factory, 2006. Black boards with dust-jacket. Illustrated. First edition. Fine. $200-250

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~205~ 205. Leat’s Leaflets.Complete original issued file, bound in red cloth with gilt title stamped on spine. Harry Leat. N1 – N55 (Sep. 1940). Lacks the later issued files from Supreme Magic in1970, Otherwise complete. Good condition. $50-60

206. Magicol – A nice collection of Magicol, the publication of the Magic Collectors’ Association. Lot includes all nine of the original series spanning 1950- 52, and the entire new series excepting issues 1, 5, 8, 14, 15, 34, 38 and 40. The rest of the run goes uninterrupted through #185 plus the special edition celebrating the Magic Castle. Also included are “Indices to Magicol Original Series” compiled by Dr. Morris N. Young which includes a complete reprint of the original series in the booklet, an Index to Magicol Issues 1-100 compiled by Dan Waldron, and Index to Magicol Issues 101-150 compiled by Stephen Fernandes. Two MCA membership lists in booklet form complete the lot. Fine. $200-350 ~205~

207. McKinven, John – Stage Flying: 431 to Modern Times, Magic Books, Glenwood, Illinois, 1995. Hardbound, dust jacket, 100 pps. With post card promoting the book. Mint. $25-35

208. Oracle of the Arts or Entertaining Expounder of the Wonders of Science. London 1824. 212 pages with engravings. Contains subject matter such as the Magician's Mirror, optical illusions, Magic Oracle, Magic Squares, The Mysterious ~208~ Watch, etc Lacking spine, but all pages intact and bound. Foxing and soiling. Rare. $200-300 ~207~

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209. SAM trick pamphlets (Early). A collection of four small booklets issued to members of the Society of American Magicians in the early 1900's. 1) The Twentieth Century Magician by Teale, 1905. 2) The Patter of the Magician, Sargent, 1906. 3) The Utility of Suggestion in Magic, Roltare, 1906. 3) Chemistry in Magic, Linnett Jr., 1909. Considering the SAM was only several years old when these booklets were issued, they were produced in limited quantities. Scarce. $60-80

210. Wilson, A.M. – Magazine of Magic, Kansas City, Missouri. Vol. 1 #1 Jan. 1910 through Vol. 3 #13 April 1911. In very fine condition for this rare magazine bound ~209~ with original wrappers. $300-400

211. Zancig, Julius - Forty Lessons in Palmistry, Chicago Magic Co., 1914. Southbound, 44 pps. Very fine. $30-40

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212. Annemann, Archive of Annemann ephemera. Photo with dog, two advertising brochures, business reply card, SAM featuring an evening of Annemann, unsigned typed letter to Abril Lamarque of Dell Publishing. A nice collection. $50-60

213. Autographs. Vernon, Rosini, Baker. Blue folder presented to Sam Horowitz ~212~ with bold inscriptions and signatures of Paul Rosini and Dai Vernon. Inside folder has a signed sepia photo of Al Baker. $50-80

214. Bamberg, Theo – Autographed photo from a 75-year-old Okito. Boldly signed to Bob Sharpe, February 1950. Fine. $125-150

215. Blackstone, Harry Sr. – Three promotional pieces. Large souvenir program boldly inscribed inside to Silent Mora. “To Silent Mora – May you ~213~ live then years longer than I and shall never die. Colonel Harry Blackstone, ~214~ 12-4-1952. Lot also includes a humorous birth announcement for Harry Jr., 1934 (scrapbook residue on the back) and an unused piece of Harry Sr.’s stationery. $60-80

216. Collins, Stanley – Promotional brochure. Likely the first brochure created by society conjuror and Chinese juggler Stanley Collins. Autographed on the interior front cover to Lyceum and Chautauqua star Loring Campbell. Slight missing piece on back cover with ~215~ scrapbook indications. $30-40 ~216~

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217. Dante. Collection of five Dante programs all ranging in date from 1940 -1949. Four of the five bear the image of Dante on the cover. A good collection. $40-50

218. Flosso, Al – Four different postcards from the Coney Island Fakir. ~217~ Three show caricatures of him doing his Miser’s Dream (one autographed) and a fourth for his Punch & Judy theater. Very good. $40-60

219. Hahne, Nelson – Original artwork by this master illustrator. Shows caricature of coin manipulator Manuel, “Master of Almighty Dollar.” Measures ~218~ 7.5” x 6.5”. Mounted on linen and dated 1926. Very Good. $50-60

220. Henning, Doug. 15 piece collection of Doug Henning memorabilia. Includes playbills, photographs, articles, and promotional pieces. Some scarce pieces in this lot. $40-50

221. Herrmann, Alexander & Adelaide ~219~ – A sepia cabinet card of Mmle. Herrmann taken in Kansas City. Autographed on the back to W.L. ~220~ Delano (?). Tiny piece of lower right corner chipped but not affecting image. Very good. Lot also includes a two-page promotional flyer for Alexander and Adelaide. Mint condition, laminated by David Price. $400-600

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222. Horowitz, S. Leo – Eight postcards of the man who was Mohammed Bey. Three postcards are from his appearances on the S.S. ~222~ Argentina in 1954-55-56. Four (all laminated) are from his appearances on the S.S. Brazil in 1950-51-52. Another single Christmas card is autographed to David Price. All from Egyptian Hall. Fine. $50-60

223. Lake, Lester and others – Eight ~223~ postcards of famous magicians including Lester Lake, juggler Larry Weeks (two), magic dealer Phil Thomas, LeGrand David, Joe Homcheck, and General Cigar “Hall of Magic” 1965-65 World’s Fair multiple card set. All in fine condition.$50-60

224. Magicians Ephemera – An archive of 66 pieces of magician’s postcards, calling cards, scaling cards circa 1920s-40s. Examples from Dante, Dodson, Durbin, Greystoke, Lindhorst, Mysterious Smith, Stern, Ovette, Russell, Raymond, and more. $50-100

225. Neff, William – Large Photo. Framed and matted 11” x 14” black and ~224~ white photo of illusionist and spook show performer Bill Neff. Very good condition. $40-50

226. Nixon, Doc. Seven pieces of ephemera relating to Doc Nixon and Johnny Jones. Many signed documents and also includes an original 8" x 10" of Jones performing the Nixon Bowl Production. $40-60

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227. Programmes – Maskelyne’s Mysteries. ~227~ Two programmes with color covers for St. George’s Hall performances. All feature Jasper Maskelyne and supporting acts including Edward Victor, Jack LeDair, and Oswald Williams. Second programme is for the “Hey Presto” Magical Review produced by P.T. Selbit. $90-125

228. Raymond - 12 pieces of Great Raymond ephemera. From autograph cards to ~229~ programs, a nice instant collection of Raymond material. $50-60

229. Raboid, Rajah – Pitch Book and Photo of this master ~228~ mentalist. Autographed 8” x 10” photo of Raboid (Maurice Kitchen) in resplendent turban. Included is a copy of his pitch book, “Book of Mystery.” Very Good. $40-50

230. Rouclere, Harry – Real photo postcard from early in their career showing Harry, Mildred, daughter “Billie”, the Rouclere’s manager and noted performer Marshall Wilder. $40-50

231. Thorn, Ernest – Color postcard of Chevalier Thorn based upon a poster of the same theme, “Dreamland.” Scrapbook residue on reverse but mint condition otherwise. ~231~ $30-40

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232. Thurston, Harry. Ten pieces of ephemera relating to Howard Thurston's brother Harry. Signed letter, railway express bills, telegrams, Harry Thurston Route sheet, etc. All correspondence between Harry and Doc Nixon. $90-100

233. Thurston - Nixon. A series of twelve ~232~ carbon pages from the late 1920's from Doc. Nixon to Howard Thurston. Contains a great deal of information. Also included is a Western Union Telegram sent from Howard Thurston to Nixon. $60-80

234. Thurston, Howard. Three paged typed letter to famed magician Fred Keating. Dated March 8, 1924 on Thurston The Magician stationary. Thurston goes into detail about his family life and his daughter Jane. "I think the sweetest word I know of, next to Mother is Daddy. Jane and Mrs. Thurston and I are great pals. The more I think of life, the ~233~ more I am convinced of the necessity of a man protecting his family and home". Second page contains some loss and first page has some soiling. Good content. $225-250

235. Jeans, Walter Ceretta – Photo postcard of the inventor of the Million Dollar Mystery and his wife. Dated on reverse April 4, 1936. Thumbtack holes in each corner and a small scratch into Mrs. Jean’s face. Lot includes two portrait postcards, one of The Great Leon and ~234~ Chris Van-Bern. Scrapbook residue on reverse but overall cards are very good. $30-40

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MArch 2016 - Haversat & Ewing Galleries 61 More Magic 236. Dragon Silks – Four three-foot blue and green dragon silks in SKS style sewn into a giant 6’ x 6’ production silk. Very good. Offerings 237. Flagstaff Production – Telescoping brass flagstaff ~236~ which resembles a magic wand at its largest end. Opens to produce a large sunburst silk. Very good.

238. Production Silk – Magic Hands. Four three-foot silks in purple, green and red on a black border sewn into a 6’ x 6’ production silk. Includes clips for attaching to a flagstaff. Very nice.

~237~ 239. Guillotine Chopper – Abbott’s Magic, Colon, Michigan, 1950s. Beautiful red, black and gold chopper from the 1960s. No chips or wear marks. Blade passes through the neck of a volunteer and bottom of blade comes out the bottom of the stock. ~238~ Rarely used in very good condition.

240. Obedio Ball – Floyd D. Thayer, Los Angeles, ca. 1940s. Directly from the ~239~ Thayer workshop this lovely 3-1/2” wooden ball in red, black and gold magically stops on the cord running through it when released by the magician’s hand. Bite method. ~240~

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241. Silent Mora’s Tube and Ring ~241~ Trick – Petrie & Lewis, New Haven, CT. ca. 1950s. A magician’s wand is passed through a capped metal tube and both ends are held by a spectator. A red Bakelite ring is vanished and found inside the tube, threaded on the wand. No instructions but mint condition. Unusual piece. Fine. ~242~ 242. Pitchford, Richard. (Cardini) – Two unopened decks acquired directly from Swann Cardini. One features a design back in silver, the other in gold. Mint. $150-225

243. Henning Doug. Henning's own stage costume. An elaborate custom made jumpsuit for legendary magician Doug Henning. Features a large red apple outlined with rhinestones with red trim. Slight soiling on sleeve, otherwise very god. Contains tag with Henning's name and Hollywood costume designer. ~243~ $300-350

244. Goldin, Horace. Two-color broadside featuring Horace Goldin! Empire Theatre, listing of Goldin's many famous effects. Mounted on acid free paper and linen. Measures 37.5" x 15". Good condition. $100-125

245. Alexander (Claude Conlin). Alexander the Man Who Knows. Bombay, Av Yaga, ca. 1915. Striking one-sheet (28” x 40”) lithograph depicting Alexander in all his turbaned glory. Mounted on linen. Good condition. Est. $300-350 ~245~ ~244~

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246. Newmann - "Science Mystique" one-sheet poster. Some replacement and restoration work on the right side of the poster near the right side within the image of the poster. Mounted on linen. $120-$140

247. Kellar, Harry. A Beautiful and striking portrait of Dean Harry Kellar. This three sheet lithograph is mounted on acid free linen. Condition is good. Poster is bright and Kellar's eyes appear to be very lifelike in this ~246~ magnificent piece. Strobridge Litho, circa 1903. Water staining in lower border of poster. $1,200-1,500

248. Alexander (Claude Conlin). Alexander the Man Who Knows. Bombay, Av Yaga, ca. 1915. Striking eight-sheet (7' x 9') lithograph depicting Alexander in all his turbaned glory. Folded in sections and un- mounted. Fine condition and as striking an image as you can get. One example can be found on the ceiling of Abbott's Magic Co. $500-600

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64 MArch 2016 - Haversat & Ewing Galleries TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

The property described in this catalogue / 2. HAVERSAT & EWING GALLERIES, LLC MAKES website on-line auction, as amended by any NO REPRESENTATION THAT THE PURCHASER posted notices or oral announcements during the OF MANUSCRIPT MATERIAL, PHOTOGRAPHS, on-line sale, will be conducted through Haversat PRINTS, OR WORKS OF ART WILL ACQUIRE & Ewing Galleries, LLC. (hereinafter collectively ANY COPYRIGHT OR REPRODUCTION RIGHTS referred to as Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC. ). THERETO. These CONDITIONS OF SALE, and the LIMITED WARRANTY and ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE 3. All bids are to be per lot as numbered in the BIDDERS set forth elsewhere in the catalogue are catalogue. the complete and only terms and conditions on 4. Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC reserves the which all property is offered for sale. By bidding absolute right (a) to withdraw any property at any at /on this online auction (whether present in time before its actual final sale, including during person or by agent, by written or telephone bid, the bidding, and (b) to refuse any bid from any or by any other means) including, but not limited bidder. The auctioneer is the sole judge as to the to on-line the buyer agrees to be bound by these amount to be advanced by each succeeding bid. Conditions of Sale. 5. Any right of the purchaser under this agreement 1. THE AUTHENTICITY OF PROPERTY LISTED or under the law shall not be assignable and shall IN THIS CATALOGUE IS WARRANTED TO THE be enforceable only by the original purchaser EXTENT STATED IN THE “LIMITED WARRANTY.” and not by any subsequent owner or any person EXCEPT AS PROVIDED THEREIN, ALL who shall subsequently acquire any interest. No PROPERTY IS SOLD “AS IS” AND “WITH FAULT”. purchaser shall be entitled to any remedy, relief or HAVERSAT & EWING GALLERIES, LLC MAKES damages beyond return of the property, rescission NO WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS of the sale and refund of the purchase price; and OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT without limitation, no purchaser shall be entitled TO THE PROPERTY OR ITS VALUE, AND IN to damages of any kind. NO EVENT SHALL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE 6. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. In the FOR CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, event of any dispute between bidders, Haversat GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, PROVENANCE, & Ewing Galleries, LLC. shall have the absolute AUTHENTICITY, AUTHORSHIP, COMPLETENESS, discretion either to determine the successful CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR ESTIMATE bidder or to re -offer and resell the lot in dispute. OF VALUE. NO STATEMENT (ORAL OR If any dispute arises after the sale, sales records WRITTEN) IN THE CATALOGUE, AT THE SALE, shall be conclusive as to the purchaser, amount OR ELSEWHERE SHALL BE DEEMED SUCH A of highest bid, and in all other respects. 7. The WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, OR ANY purchase price paid by a purchaser shall be the ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY. THE BUYER sum of the final bid and a buyer’s premium of IS MAKING THIS PURCHASE AFTER AND 17% of the final bid on each lot (“the Buyer’s IN RELIANCE UPON HIS OR HER FULL AND Premium”). 8. On the conclusion of the bidding COMPLETE EXAMINATION OF THE GOODS, AND (final bid), title to the offered lot or article will NOT BY REASON OF ANY REPRESENTATION pass to the highest acknowledged bidder, who OF THEIR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR thereupon (a) immediately assumes full risk and PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SPECIFIC ATTRIBUTES responsibility therefore, (b) will immediately sign OR OTHERWISE, MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF a confirmation of the purchase therefore, setting THE SELLER. forth his name and address, and (c)

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will immediately pay the full purchase price days of the date of sale, PO Box 1078 - Yardley, PA therefore. If the foregoing conditions or any other 19067-3435 U.S.A. applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to 3. The rights and obligations of the parties shall be Haversat & Ewing, LLC.by law (including without governed by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania. limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable All bidders and purchasers submit to the personal for the bid price), Haversat & Ewing Galleries, jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania State courts and LLC. at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, their rules and procedures in the event of any retaining as liquidated damages all payments dispute. made by the purchaser, or (b) resell the property, 4. No waiver or alteration of any of these either publicly or privately, for the account and Conditions of Sale, the Advice to Prospective risk of the purchaser, and in such event the Bidders, the Limited Warranty, the estimates, or purchaser shall be liable for the payment of all any other matter in this catalogue or any other deficiencies plus all costs, including warehousing, matter whatever (whether made by the auctioneer, the expenses of both sales, and Haversat & or any representative of Haversat & Ewing, LLC. ) Ewing, LLC. commission at its regular rates and all shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed other charges due hereunder. Haversat & Ewing by a representative of Haversat & Ewing, LLC. Galleries, LLC. may also impose late charges of one and one-half (1.5%) per month (or the highest 5. THE “LIMITED WARRANTY” APPEARING rate allowed under applicable law, whichever is BELOW AND THE “ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE lower) on any amounts unpaid. BIDDERS.” LIMITED WARRANTY Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC. warrants the authenticity of each 9. All property will be shipped to the purchaser lot catalogued herein on the terms and conditions after payment has been made. If payment is not set forth below. made within 10 days, the purchaser shall be liable for all actual expenses incurred plus a storage 1. Unless otherwise indicated in the respective charge of seven percent (7%) of the purchase descriptions (which are subject to amendment by price. 10. Any Purchaser who purchases the oral or written notices or announcements made by property by the on-line auction or absentee bid Haversat & Ewing LLC. prior to sale). shall pay an additional charge for the cost of packing, shipping and insurance charges. 2. With respect to autograph material, letters, historic documents, literary and musical CONDITIONS OF SALE manuscripts, inscribed books and signed photographs, books, maps and atlases, and any 1. Except as noted in this paragraph, all lots in other works not included in (a) above, unless this sale are offered for the account of a third physical inspection would reveal self-evident lack party, without any interest (direct or indirect) of of authenticity, Haversat & Ewing LLC warrants for Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC. a period of thirty (30) days from the date of sale the authenticity of each lot catalogued, provided 2. Except as may be otherwise expressly provided that the claim under the foregoing warranty is herein by the limited warranty, any and all claims made to Haversat & Ewing Galleries LLC within of a purchaser shall be deemed to be waived thirty (30) days of the sale. Otherwise the claim and without validity unless delivered in writing under this warranty is deemed waived. by registered mail return receipt requested to Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC.. within thirty (30)

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3. Serial publications, books in original parts, extra illustrated books, made up “albums” and lots described as “sold as is,” “sold not subject to return,” “not collated,” “collection of” or “group of,” BID AMOUNT BID INCREMENT and any lot containing more than three (3) items, are sold “AS IS” and “WITH FAULT” and therefore 0.00-95.00 5.00 USD not covered by these warranties. 95.01-975.00 20.00 USD 4. The benefits of these warranties are not assignable and are applicable only to the original 975.01-9,750.00 175.00 USD buyer of the lot, and are conditioned on the buyer 9,7500.01-97,500.00 2,000.00 USD returning the work in the same condition as at time of sale and in the time period specified. 975001.01-9,999,999.99 10,000.00 USD

5. The buyer’s sole remedy under these warranties shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the original purchase price paid for the item, and this remedy shall be exclusive and in lieu of any other remedy which might otherwise be available to the buyer as a matter of law. 6. With respect to autograph material (see Paragraph 1.a. above), or any print, drawing, or watercolor: in the event that a buyer claims that an item is not authentic, Haversat & Ewing Galleries, LLC shall have no obligation to rescind the sale unless the buyer has obtained, at the buyer’s expense, the opinion of two recognized experts in the field, who are mutually agreeable to Haversat & Ewing Galleries LLC and the buyer, that a lot or portion thereof is not authentic.

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