Undated letter that would accompany Alexander's "The Life & Mysteries of the Celebrated Dr. Q". Nice association correspondence to be placed with a copy of the book or as a stand alone piece for your ephemera collection. $50+

A nice assortment of letters from various performers to Joe Berg's Magic Studio in Hollywood. First correspondence is dated 1949 to 1965. From Newdini, H.L. Sigloch, Raydu, Lidsay and Nightingale which Includes mention of Dr. Grossman's collection and Grossman's introduction to F.B. Nightingale's book. Nightingale began his career as a magician and then went to California where he excelled in the lighting industry for celebrities including Shirley Temple's Wedding. He authored books under the titles: 'Lighting As An Art' and 'Garden Lighting' and 'Magic For Magicians'. $60+

Two letters from the 1960's both signed by Gwynne. One is written to Dorny regarding a performance for the S.A.M and I.B.M. show with mentions of The girl Without a Middle and Mummy Case. Second letter is to magician and agent Ben Bergor. $40+

For his Gwynne production box. One full typed page and paragraph on backside. Sketch shows working this famous production box typed and drawn by Gwynne himself. Rare. $80+

An original 8" x 10" image of actor Chester Morris shaking the hand of magician Jack Gwynne. Slight loss in corner and kraft-tape of backside. Scarce image. $40+

1) 1935 letter from Hugard to Jack Gwynne. Hugard tells Gwynne his new mermaid illusion is very effective and hopes it won't be copied. 2) Hugard to M.T. Coogan regarding the publication of the Hang Ping Chien Coin trick in Hugard's Magic Monthly. $40+

1) LaPlano and Company 1918 letter to Arthur Felsman 2) 1920 letter from Thorpe regarding the sale of his magic. 3) Edwin Dearn 1928 letter to Vernon Lux. 4) Blank letterhead for Hilliar. $50+

Six letters from the following magicians and magic dealers. 1) Lippy The Magician 2) Edward Reno, 3) John Snyder Jr., 4) Nelson, 5) Lindhorst, 6) Ken Allen. A nice assortment with good content. $60+

January 29, 1920 meeting notice with Houdini serving as President. Reads: I am instructed to inform you our esteemed President, Harry Houdini, Esq. has returned to England after an absence of nearly six years. The chairman for this occasion will be the Great Raymond. 50+

Early Houdini Club of Wisconsin un-used stationery from the 1930's and 40's. $40+

70 page scrapbook(1909-1912) containing mainly newspaper clippings of Von Arx aka Charles Nicoli and some others such as Thurston, Jansen, Goldin and includes a pasted down throw out card of S.S. Baldwin. Fragile and detached covers. A great deal of historical and biographical information among these 70 + pages as prepared by Von Arx. Rare $200+

This lot includes photographs and a letter pertaining to escape related performers. 1) Signed 8" x 10" of Doc Weiss signed to Walter Gydesen. 2) Gene Keeney signed photo being helped out of a Sub Trunk by his daughter. 3) a series of photographs of magician and strong man Mystic Hanson of Wisconsin, said to have been an assistant to Houdini early on. 4) A letter from Bob Schicker of Delaware regarding handcuffs. $50+

A beautiful Wandas postcard depicting the famous female manipulator with a fan of cards in both hands, and images of falling cards and cigarettes. Signed in 1966. Postal side contains notations. Rare. $200+

Handwritten letter by Howard Thurston's troubled brother Harry Thurston; composed on the obscure Thurston Tropical Land stationery. Interesting content as correspondence is to Gerald Heaney concerning the sale of Thurston Illusions. This was written five years before Howard's death. Ironically Heaney would end up with a vast majority of the Thurston Show after Jane Thurston failed to pay for storage charges on her late father's vast collection. Letter also concerns the sale of an elephant and good trucks. Dated July 10, 1931. The Thurston Tropical Land Co. was an investment of unsuccessful orange groves by the Thurstons. Rare, $250+

Dated and signed by the President of the Magic Circle in 1972 to Dorny. Granting him membership of the Inner Circle of the Magic Circle with Gold Star. 15" x 13". Fold line in center. Unique. $60+

One-of-a-kind window card - original artwork with hundreds of magician's signatures. Produced by artist Herb Born in February of 1951 for Dorny. A magician with a cape and turban points his wand to a pot overflowing with orange smoke. Hand signed by many! Duke Stern, Al Monroe, Elder Blackledge, Harold Martin, Martin Sunshine, Jay Marshall, Bert Allerton, Dr. Zina Bennett, Dell O' Dell, Johnny Platt, Paul LePaul, Arthur Buckley, Ed Marlo, Okito, Russ Walsh, Whitey Roberts, Great Leon, Merv Taylor, Frackson, Harry Blackstone and many more. Very unique and a nice piece of history. Would look wonderful if framed. $350+

1934 performance of Dr. Harlan Tarbell "The Magic of the Ages" - World's Famous Teacher and creator of some of the finest effects in magic. 18" x 14. Chipped along edges, loss. Scarce. $50+

At the Empire The Great DEVILLE - Wizard of the Army. If you can prove Deville escapes by the lid he will forfeit 100 pounds- It is impossible to escape through any other part. Contains tape on backside with loss, in poor condition. Measures 39" x 14". $50+

Size of a one-sheet poster, this 1906 time-table program showcased all the acts appearing at theatres and music halls for that week. In this case two magic acts are pictured on this poster, Dr. Walford Bodie with bloodless surgery and Will Goldston. Some loss in margin. We have not seen another, rare. 8" x 29" $150+

Featured in this Amateur Athlete paper from November 24, 1894. Keene ( Jack Culbertson) a member of the Pittsburg, PA Athletic club is featured in a small write up providing information about his spirit cabinet act which mentions is only second to Herrmann. Keene died at the age of 57 in 1928. Scarce. We have not seen another one of these. $50+

From 1898. Many of the well-known magicians of the time such as: Robert-Houdin, Downs, Blitz, Herrmann, Kellar, and many others. Names handwritten on back of board. Entire presentation measures 17" x 14". $80+

Biographical information and reprinted articles and accolades from famous magicians such as Kellar. Mounted to tag board with tape in margins. Measures 20" x 7" $50+

Clipped letterhead and envelopes mounted to tag board measuring 15" x 12" featuring dozens of magic dealers of the time. Some include: Martinka, Yogi Magic Mart, Thayer, Browns, Lloyd E. Jones, Sherms, Stanyon, Brema and more. Unique. $50+

Sugar Creep Players Present Jay Marshall and De Yip Loo # 1 Chinese Magician. Crawfordsville, Indiana. 23" x 18". $30+

Original Box label created for a set of four Tenyo tricks featuring Doug Henning. The set was produced in very limited numbers due to a halt in manufacturing. Label shows some wear, otherwise very good. $60+

Poster for Eugene Burger with press reviews around his illustrated portrait. Inscribed and signed by him on the back to Walter with warm regards April 1980. Shows some wear. $40+

April 8 at the Syria Mosque. Folded in center. 1985 performance. 26" x 14". $20+

Early real photographic postcard of Dell. Un-used stamped on postal side - Miss Della O' Dell National Vaudeville Artists. Nice! $100+

Three promotional giveaways in good condition from this famous lady magician. $30+

Unique apparatus, custom built for Dell and performed by her many times. After showing a box empty by opening doors on all sides, the front is opened to reveal a large plaster egg. The egg can be removed. Dell broke the egg open with a small hammer. Inside could be several baby chicks. As an alternate, she filled the egg with candy. Dell painstakingly cast the plaster egg from a metal mold which is included. A geared assembly moves a trap door with the egg to the back automatically as the lid is first opened. Ingenious and unique, one-of-a-kind. Wonderful association piece from one of magic's most famous female magicians. Comes with custom metal mold used to make the large plaster egg. Rare and unique. $400+

Another custom stage used item from Dell O' Dell. This unique phantom tube is divided into two compartments; one of which has an elastic pull drawn over two pulleys and attached to the ends of silks. The tube can be shown up until that last minute to contain silks, only for them to disappear instantly. It can also be used as a regular Phantom Tube, shown empty and then make a large production of silks. Stands 9" tall and shows performance wear from Dell's many performances. $200+

Early greeting Card sent from Soo and his "wife" to Theo Hardeen, brother of Harry Houdini. Interesting as we don't know if Soo is referring to his legal wife Bessie Smith or his unrecognized marriage to Suee Seen. Rare. Formally from the Milbourne Christopher Collection. $400+

Postcard for:The Psychic Phenomenon - Zomah Will demonstrate her remarkable powers of divination. The same presented before Their Majesties King George and Queen Mary. Contains notations on postal side. Scarce. $60+

Inscribed and signed to Stanley Jaks (Dr. Jaks) in September 1937. Fischer, an Austrian magician and author, penned such books as J.N. Hofzinser's Card Conjuring and illustrated Magic. In 1896 Fischer met George Heubeck, who was the successor of Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser, who taught him all of Hofzinser's effects. Fischer also previously had studied with A. Fredmar the only pupil of Compars Herrmann. Rare. $150+

Will Goldston. Many regards from Ybbs an der Donau. Sends you Family - Long Tack Sam. $100+

A very fine photo of this famous Chinese performer Long Tack Sam. measures 7.5" x 10". $60+

Program. Special Added Feature, The World Famous Chinese Magician and His Company of 14 Orientals. Programs shows wear, fold lines and staining. $80+

Cardini Opens at the Palace Theater at 47th Street and Broadway on Friday, April 12th 1935. Sponsored by S.A.M. Parent Assembly #1. Mailed to John Mulholland. $60+

1942 Society Of American Magicians membership card to John Crimmins Jr. Boldly signed by Society president Richard Cardini. Crimmins was editor of several of Ted Annemann's publications $40+

New York Popular Pub. Co. Circa (1870's) 28 pages plus directions for using the call and to imitate the voice of punch. Pictorial wraps depicting coin and cards tricks, fire eating and doves produced from a top hat. Worn wraps, chips and loss. $100+

A full explanation of all the marvelous Feats of The Davenport Brothers. Jesse Haney & Co. Publishers, New York. 58 pages + ads. Ex Libris Oscar Teale. T.S. 804. Lacking rear wrap. Illustrated front wraps showing the Davenport Brothers in their spirit cabinet. Rare $350+

Illustrated catalogue - Frank Ellis: "A young man idle, an old man needy." Books, Tricks, Cards and fast selling novelties. Highly illustrated. First Annual catalog. $100+

Dated Nov. 25, 1933 on Freud Electric Company stationery. Designers and Manufacturers of Electro Mechanical Precision Apparatus. Good content to Will Goldston. Signed in ink - Joseffy. Born March 3, 1873, Vienna, Austria - Joseffy - Joseph Freud. Scarce. $100+

To my good friend with best wishes John Ramsay - May 12, 1936. Mounted to photographic card stock (8" x 6"). Ramsay was a FISM winner and author of a number of magic books and articles $60+

A rare, 8x 10" signed sepia photo of Dean Herman Hanson. "With Kind Regards - Mystic Hanson". Back of photo is stamped Majestic Theater, Chicago. Hanson served a manager for Howard Thurston and after Thurston's death, Hanson managed Max Holden's magic shop in Boston. Herman Hanson was Dean of Society of American Magicians from 1959-1973. 80+

A wonderfully inscribed and signed photo of Geri Larsen in top hat and "tails" holding a bunny. Signed "To one of the greatest couples in magic Max and Tess Holden, Magically Yours, Geri Larsen. $80+

A nice photo of female magician June Merlin as she arrives in NY from the UK in 1956, shortly before she would star in The Festival of Magic T.V. special. Photo depicts Merlin with her signature mice. $60+

Rare photo of Al DeLage and his first wife Shirley taken in 1937. Al holds a rabbit in a hat while their little dog looks on. $60+

Another original early and very scarce 8" x 10" of this magic duo. Photo by Bruno of Hollywood. $60+

A very nice advertising photograph from Al DeLage's very early act. Photo depicts the various effects in his fast paced show. This is the original master photo as used by DeLage in newspapers and publicity material. $60+

Two negatives for DeLage's well-known headshot photos. $60+

Written by Bamberg (Okito) to Hugard's Magic Monthly in 1952 for a yearly subscription. Bamberg criticizes saying that the subscription fee is too low for the value given. Boldly signed din ink Theo Bamberg. $150

The Chicago Magicians Round Table at Drake's Grill. An informal daily rendezvous for all Devotees of magic and kindred arts. On this particular day, some very good autographs. 19 signatures in total. Some include: Ed Marlo Okito Joe Berg Alton Sharpe Billy Boley Clark "Senator" Crandall Herman Homar Joseph zering and more! Rare $200+

Theater Royal featuring De Biere - The Prince of Entertainers. De Biere was known for his performances of the egg bag, vanishing bird cage and thumb tie. $40+

An 1877 program for Heller's Wonder Theatre on Broadway for the week ending Feb. 24, 1877. Effects such as the Cabalistic Clock, Aerial Ball, Living Pictures, etc. Slight tears on back page otherwise good for a 147 year old program. $100+

An 8" x 10" photograph of performer Eddie Fields inscribed and signed to Eddie Fechter in 1977. #30+

A small promotional booklet 5.5" x 4" titled The Magician's Rings. Eight pages on coated paper contains write-ups and accolades of Mulholland's feats as a magician from Eleanor Roosevelt, Walter Hampden, Fulton Oursler, The New York Times and more. Copyright 1940. Scarce. 50+

Four playing cards, each signed by known magicians. 1) John Mullholland signed to Donald Still with a caricature of a bunny coming out of a top hat. 2) Dell O' Dell 3) Think-A-Drink Hoffman, 4) Prince Mendes - Signed when he was in World War II with Irving Berlins "This is the Army: in 1943. Some cards have scrapbook remnants on the back side. $100+

Anti-spiritualistic Illusions, Conjuring Novelties. Early catalog with 35 pages. Lacks rear wrap. Soiled, with item #134 cut from page as item was discontinued. $50+

Early card postmarked 1907 sent as a holiday greeting to Oscar Teale. Zancig writes:This card is translucent, held to light reveals wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous and Happy New Year. We have not seen another, rare. $100+

A 1914 Secretarial notice for The Magician's Club of London. Signed by Stanley Collins. Houdini listed as President. $50+

Written sometime in the teens to Carlton on Dunninger The Mysterious pictorial stationery . Mentions a bridge jump. Rare. Entirely handwritten and signed by Dunninger as a young man. $100+

A large collection of material relating to Joseph Dunninger. This is really all one needs for an instant collection on this famous performer! A thick file of ephemera, articles, photos, brochures, publicity material, give-a-ways and more! Dozens of original items. Over 2 pounds of paper. $200+

Unique item from Will Goldston's personal collection. Goldston and Goldin were good friends. Will Goldston writes: The last drawing of Horace Goldin Aug. 21st 1939. Goldin had performed Wood Green Empire Theatre in London and died in his sleep after the performance. The drawing had been done earlier that day. Rare. $150+

An old time newspaper and clippings scrapbook (9" x 6') all pertaining to Herr Jansen aka Dante. Articles from Billboard, Australian Variety, New Zealand Herald, Sphinx, New York Clipper, etc. Years covered 1911 to the late 1920's. Really a treasure trove of information taken from newspaper accounts around the World. Dozens and dozens of pages. All very brittle and very fragile, laid between covers. Rare 150+

Servais Le Roy's Original Handwriting Analysis Document. Titled Pen Painting on first page. This original graphology was done for the famous magician Servais Le Roy to identify through handwriting his many traits. Three pages with handwriting sample pasted to front in which Le Roy mentions Chefalo and signed "yours faithfully" Servais LeRoy. Some of the information is spot-on. An example: He must always be doing something, he is animated and vivacious, has a keen and lively imagination, an active brain and a good command of language, in fact his brain is almost too active, too restless and alert. His efforts at times are precocious and indicate premature breakdowns..." Last page is glue-down to tag board. Very rare, interesting and one-of a kind document from Le Roy's personal files. 300+

Maskelyne and Devant. Handwritten and typed list of effects performed for each year at Egyptian Hall from 1876-1912. Examples include: Cleopatra's Needle, De Kolta Cocoon, Morritt's Thought Reading, De Kolta Flying Cage, Herr Valadon - First production of Entranced Fakir, etc. etc. Five typed pages and three handwritten pages all in David Devant's hand. Includes a series of newspaper articles by David Devant All handwritten and typed pages glued on oak tag paper. Also includes a postcard and a 1898 program along with a one-of-a kind Maskelyne & Cooke Royal Illusionists illustrated heavy printing plate. Light and dark Séance, Psycho and Zoe, etc. measures 8" x 8.5". A rare offering all in one lot from David Devant's personal collection. $400+

Two items 1) Blackstone Sr. performing his famous Buzz-Saw Illusion. Photo is from the collection of the late George Johnstone who was an assistant to Blackstone. 2) Servais Le Roy - Sawing a Woman in Half featured on the Great-State-Lake Orpheum Circuit program. $40+

From the personal files of the late Phil Temple we offer the following items. 1) Thurston The Wonder Show of The Universe Lecture Notes. 2) The Master Pages for Temples Trouping With Thurston lecture. 3) Dante - The Devil Himself original lecture notes (Temple writes: This lecture never happened due to Hank Morehouse. I cancelled the presentation and left the convention the next morning.) 5) Prospectus and copied articles from Phil's library on his book - Dante The Devil Himself. 6)Phil Temple's Punch-Out Index - Magic sets, Premiums and Books. ( From the Library of Phil Temple). 7) Kellar - A Magician's Tour original Ad cell for Magic Magazine. 8) Dante The Magician - An assortment of original Dante memorabilia from the Temple-Dante Collection. 9) Temple's final lecture presented at the Yankee Gathering in 2014. In search of Magic, these being his original copy. A one of a kind offering from Temple who was a magician, author, publisher and a collector. $150+

Standard size in very nice condition. $40+

Curtis, Tony & Leigh, Janet - Original window card from the 1953 movie. It measures 14" x 18" and is on heavy stock. Horizontal crease in upper third of the card but will smooth out with framing. Very good. $60+

A stage-used box decorated with various keys and containing a pair of quick release Japanese handcuffs. Nice. $50+

Of St. Nicholas presented to the famous American medium Arthur Ford by Susan Clay, the great granddaughter of Kentucky statesman and politician Henry Clay. It was presented to Ford as a "thank you" gift for his efforts to reach deceased members of the Clay family. Susan Clay was married to a much older Russian émigré named Vassili (William) Sawitzky (1879 - 1947). He was an art historian and dealer and the icon came from his collection. The 9" x 10" icon is composed of hand-painted lead and is custom framed. It was presented by Ford to William V. Rauscher in 1960. On the reverse of the frame is a faded copy of the letter Ford sent to Rauscher. The total weight of the icon and frame is 9 pounds. Unique. 900+

Houdini-related photos, plates, programs and books offered for sale by Dunninger's wife and sold through Joe Tanner. Great images. $30+

Custom-matted and framed. Features the reproduction cover of Houdini's final season program as well as a facsimile letter from Houdini to Hardeen regarding the June 18, 1923 friendship-ending séance in Atlantic City with Bess, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Lady Doyle. Very nice. $80+

Contemporary titles and magazines on Houdini. Lot includes: The Original Houdini Scrapbook (1976), two issues of Houdini's Magic Magazine (April and Oct. 1977), The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick (1991) autographed, The Secret Life of Houdini by William Kalush and Larry Sloman (2006), 100 Houdini Tricks You Can Do by Dunninger (1954) with interesting images tipped in, The Great Houdini, Hall of Fame Series (1956), The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini by Ruth Brandon (1993), The Great Houdini by Williams and Epstein (1955) ex-libris, The Secrets of Houdini by J.C. Cannnell (Dover), Who Was Harry Houdini by Tui T. Sutherland (2002), Houdini's Paper Magic, E.P. Dutton Pub., 1941, The Great Houdini by Melville Shavelson (1976), Houdini's Magic by Walter Gibson, Bantam Edition (1976), and, Houdini's Escapes by Walter Gibson, Bantam Edition (1976). All good to very good. $80+

Large painting of Houdini based upon the well-known "Houdini for President" poster. The artist's name is unknown and the framed painting measures 5' by 3'. The painting hung in the home of Gabriel Grayson, Houdini expert, talented teacher at The New School, performer and researcher. Very good. 1,000+

An unusually autographed copy of this classic work. The original owner was Leo Scher, long-time employee of the New York Hippodrome who worked there during Houdini's appearances with the Vanishing Elephant and other illusions. He was also friends with Hardeen who presented him with this Houdini-autographed book in 1918. It was a gift in response to Scher taking good care of Hardeen's sons at a summer camp. This account is written on the flyleaf along with Houdini's autograph. Included is a 1977 letter from Scher to Gabriel Grayson detailing his association with The Hippodrome and his friendship with Houdini and Hardeen. Grayson was the last owner who was a well-known magician, mentalist and performer of psychic phenomena. Grayson taught a 10-session course on Houdini at The New School titled, "The Man, The Myth, the Magic" beginning in September 1977. Apparently, Grayson must have held a Houdini Séance on October 31, 1977. At that time he had the attendees autograph the back pages of the book. Autographs in the back include: Sid Radner, Louis Rachow (Mullholland Collection), Gabriel Grayson, Bernard C. Meyer, M.D. (Author of "Houdini - A Mind in Chains"), Billie Dunninger, Henry Muller, Milbourne Christopher, Ethel Meyers and Morris N. Young, M.D. The book is sound with the usual shelf wear. The flyleaf with Houdini's autograph is separated with evidence of old tape marks. Still a remarkable item with Houdini, Hardeen, Scher, and Grayson connections. $1,500+

John William Sargent served as personal secretary to Houdini, and helped organize his library. Sargent writes: Dear Teale, H.H. Would like to know how record is kept of subscribers to M.U.M. who are not members - Do you know when these subscriptions expire? Yours, Sargent. While letter is undated, it is most likely while Houdini was President of the S.A.M. (1917-1926) and prior to 1920 which was the date of Sargent's passing. $80+

A small snapshot taken by Houdini and annotated in ink identifying the entrance to the jail in London. This photo was auctioned off in the 1990's at a Yankee Gathering Collector's conference and was placed into auction by the Houdini family. Rare. $250+

Dedication of Houdini Plaza in Appleton, Wisconsin. Poster measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 65 lb. Laid Cover stock and manufactured in Appleton by the Fox River Paper Company. Good. $30+

A large file of Houdini-related ephemera including: an issue of Amuse Magazine, 2020; a sheet of twenty U.S. Postal Service 37-cent stamps; a 1978 American Film Magazine issue with Houdini on the cover; a June, 1971 National Retired Teachers Association (NRTA) Journal Houdini article; a copy of his death certificate; Genii magazine, with Houdini cover, 1962; Four Houdini commemorative envelopes; an invitation to the 1966 Houdini séance; a 14" x 11" reproduced Grim Game movie window card in a Lucite sleeve, and a Houdini Action Figure. All good. $60+

Houdini and escape ephemera including: a 16" x 10" 1918 Ladies Home Journal page Houdini: "How I get out of a straightjacket"; Douglas Geoffrey (Hardeen Jr.) - Houdini Lives Again paper sign; Sphinx, September 1951. Houdini's Metamorphosis issue; and, and two invitation cards to the 1965 (Knickerbocker Hotel) and 1966 (Pasadena Boy Scout House) Houdini séances. Nice. $60

Memorabilia lot on the Tony Curtis "Houdini" movie. Lot includes six B&W studio 8" x 10" stills from the movie and seven color copy images that were taken from the originals. Lot also includes Screen Stories magazine (1953) on Houdini; San Francisco Chronicle 15" x 11" article on the movie; and a 1953 issue of Genii Magazine with Curtis on the cover. $80+

Houdini's flight in Australia March 15, 1910. Postally unused. Very nice. $300+

Two booklets on his competitors including: The Great Mysteries Now Revealed for the First Time by Oudini (Francis Rowan) 1909, and, Handcuff and Goal Breaking Mystery Exposed by W. Selby, Daisy Bank Printing and Pub. Co., Manchester, England. Both very good. $40+

Original period magazine insert of the untimely death of Harry Houdini. Died October 31, 1926, buried November 4, 1926 at New York City. On coated magazine paper, small tears, portrait of Houdini, suitable for framing. $40+

Signet Books, 1970. Paperback, 194 pps. Good. $25+

Random House Pub., 1973. Hardbound, color dustjacket, 209 pps. Former owner's autograph on title page. Comes with two tickets to a Kreskin show at Stamford, CT High School. Lot also includes Experiences of a Psychical Researcher by Raymond Bayless, University Books Pub., 1972, 245 pps. Good. $40+

Harper Pub., 1944. Hardbound in red cloth, 176 pps. Corners bumped but otherwise good. $25+

The Career of Erich Weiss, Harper Collins Pub., 1996. Hardback, color dustjacket, autographed by Silverman on the evening of Oct. 30, 1996 prior to The Official Houdini Séance held at The Players Club in New York. The séance commemorated the 70th anniversary of Houdini's death. Lot includes a lovely program from that evening. $40+

being Nos. 9 and 13. Catalog 13 has a newspaper clipping tipped in with the obituary of Louis Tannen. Good. $25+

Of Card Magic, Harry Stanley Pub., London. Soft cover, 88 pps. Very good. $25+

Blackstone's Modern Card Tricks, Garden City Pub., 1941. Two dust jackets. Autographed on the inside with caricature of Blackstone, 265 pps. Postcard tipped in the back for the Blackstone Jr. shown in Stamford, CT in 1994. Jackets show wear. Good. $40+

World Pub., 1944. Dust jacket missing text at the top front edge, 192 pps. Autographed. Good. $40+

Harcourt Brace Pub., 1932. Blue cloth, color dust jacket. Gibson's combination Maxwell Grant/Walter Gibson autograph pasted on front flyleaf. Very good. $40+

You Can Do. George Sully & Co. Pub., 1927. Hardbound in red cloth with Elmer Eckam sticker on title page, 187 pps. Good. $30+

Of the master magician. Weber Badge and Novelty Co. Good. $30+

Thurston March and Two Step sheet music, Antony J. Stastny Music Co., Cleveland, Ohio & New York, 1913. Lovely lithographed image of Thurston on the cover. Very good. $50+

1) Another Card Session by Peter Kane. 2) A Further Card Session by Peter Kane. 3) The Cervon Monte. 4) T.V. Card Rise by Fr. Cyprian. 5) Hofzinser Card Problem by Fr. Cyprian. 6) The Book of Thirty-One by Toto. 7) Demon Magic by Robert Harbin. 8) Good Twisting Turn by Racherbaumer. Crazy Dominoes by Marcelo Contento. $60+

1) Anverdi's Miracles with Liquids 2) Kids' Stuff Vol. 1,2,3 and 4 by Francis Marshall. 3) Kids-show showmanship by Bruce Posgate. 4) Sandsantional Rope by George Sands. 5) The Esoterist by Ackerman. $50+

1) Loyd's Thimbles. 2) The Magic of Rezvani. 3) Rope Eternal by Dariel Fitzkee. 4) A Rhapsody in Silk by Ade Duval. 5) Routine Manipulations by Lewis Ganson Part 1 & 2. $40+

A beautiful die box manufactured by master craftsman Mel Babcock. No longer available, complete with instructions. If you like die boxes, you will love adding this one to your collection. Scarce. $100+

The classic ABC Blocks manufactured in this attractive finish in very limited quantities by Mel Babcock. Hallmarked. Stands 8" tall. $125+

A small box is shown empty. Later, when the box is opened, it is found to contain a block, a die, orange or anything else that will fit in the box. Great to use in conjunction with a die box. Scarce in this design. With instructions. $80+

Based on the principles of Okito's Alphabet Block Trick. A die placed in a small box invisibly travels to an empty hat. It momentarily appears in an open-topped larger box before finally arriving in the hat. At the conclusion, when the small box is opened to show that the die is gone, a ball is found in its place! 5" x 3" x 3. Scarce. With instructions. $125+

Twin Cords, Rings & Treasure Chest Release. Two six-foot cords are tied around a chop stick. The chopstick is placed in a small wooden box with the ends protruding through two holes in the ends of the box. A ring is threaded on each end of the set of cords, and the cords are threaded through two holes in the front and back of the box. The cover of the box is closed and latched, and using one of the two cords, a knot is tied over the top of the box. The ends of the cords are held by two spectators. The chopstick is removed and used as a wand to tap the top of the box. The box comes free of the cords, leaving the two rings inside the box. Everything can be examined before and after. The box is 5x3x2.5 inches. $80+

Similar to the Thayer and Owen one-handed production box, this Babcock version measures 8" x 6" x 8" and is beautifully made with a large load. In 2007 Mel Babcock manufactured a limited run of only 18 of these. Rare. With instructions. $150+

The classic square circle, but in Mel Babcock's beautiful make. Measures with base 7" x 4" x 6.5" Complete with instructions. Scarce. $125+

A silver dollar is placed in a little box which resembles a miniature die box. Next there is some sucker by play of tipping the box back and forth and showing one side empty and then the other. Finally both doors are opened and the box is seen to be empty. Quality made with brass hardware. Instructions included. Perfect to use along with lot #111 the Pivot-Lid Coin Box. $50+

This beautiful wood box will make a card appear, disappear, or change into a different card. It may be used for the torn and restored card effect. The box is constructed from quality hardwoods and has brass hinges. With instructions and magnet to release fake. $50+

A coin is removed from a small wooden box and made to vanish. When the box is again opened, the coin is found to have returned. With instructions. Perfect to use with lot #109 the Silver Dollar Die Box - Babcock $40+

Two open-ended tubes are shown positively empty. The larger tube is placed over the smaller one, proving convincingly that it is really empty. The outer tube is then set on the smaller one, thus isolating it from the table top. A large production of either silks or livestock is made. Self-contained, and can be worked under any conditions. The wooden tubes are 5.5" x 5.5" x 10" and 4.75" x 4.75" x 10". Good condition. $80+

A very visual Jumbo-card mystery performed in a devilishly ingenious manner. The performer displays three cards, two with regular blue backs, one which is marked with a bright red border. The red card jumps to the center of the deck and back again, without cover of any kind! The cards are counted and now the red card vanishes to appear in the pocket. Finally, all three cards instantly and visibly change to red ones. No Rough & Smooth, No Strippers, No long and short, No extra cards, No false counts! The specially produced cards do all the work for you. $50+

An earlier version of this classic effect manufactured by U.F. Grant. Good. $60+

A great piece for producing anything from silks to animals or fruit. This one came with a rubber dove and flower dart. Gustafson collection. $60+

Comes with original box and instructions. Handle shows some oxidation but this can be easily removed. Works perfectly. $25+

This version in primary colors stands 14" tall. The effect features a front white rabbit (looks like the Trix cereal rabbit), a reverse side black rabbit and a surprise green rabbit. $50+

Seven mostly comb bound lecture notes that include: Now You See It - Now You Don't from George Hample, While I'm Gone - The Farewell Lecture of Michael Close, Business Card Miracles (includes effects from Gary Darwin, Dan Harlan and others), General Grant's Smooth as Silk (autographed), Petrick's Lecture Notes Vol. 1 and 2, and Petrick and Mia. All very good. $50+

Beautiful 42 foot multi-colored silk streamer. Very nice. Dick Gustafson collection. $80+

Beautiful tie-dyed silk streamer measure 36 feet. Each end of the streamer ends in a solid color. Very good. Dick Gustafson collection. $60+

A solid brass production flagstaff measuring seven feet when completely opened. Base of the flagstaff is painted black and white like a large magic wand. Comes with a tie-dyed five-foot silk. From the Dick Gustafson collection. Very good. $80+

Strong aluminum flagstaff measuring four feet when extended. Comes with a 3' x 4" silk American flag. Very good. Gustafson collection. $60+

A long string of variously colored silks tied together for production purposes. Of the 25 silks, 10 are Silk King Studios 18" beauties. A few show stage wear to a corner but these are for production not individual display. Gustafson collection. $80+

Six-foot SKS Studios in green and yellow. Very good. Dick Gustafson collection. $125+

Red and black. Corners show wear but still a very impressive production item. Good. Dick Gustafson collection. $100+

36" Red Dragon. Nice. 50+

Differently colored silks for the fountain which begins with a 3' square sunburst silk. Silks inside are 18". Gustafson collection. $100+

Emeryville, CA. Fully reticulated puppet that stands about 12" high. Very good. $6+

Two wonderful titles on two big names in magic: Ching Ling Foo and David Devant. 1) My magic Life by David Devant published by Supreme, 1983. 280 pages. 2) Ching Ling Foo - America's First Chinese Superstar by Samuel D. Porteous, 2020. 478 pages. $50+

A nice outfit as manufactured by Jack Miller. The performer instantly produces four bowls that may be filled with water and even live goldfish. Complete and in good condition. Supply your own water and fish! $60+

Vernon, Larsen, Joshua Jay, Yankee Collector. 1) Dai Vernon - The Spirit of Magic A special Presentation for FISM 2022, Magicana. 2) The Yankee Magic Collector # 20. (2022) 46 of 50 numbered Copies.3) How Magicians Think - Joshua Jay, 2021. Workman publishing. 4)The Magic Mind of William W. Larsen, Sr. Milt Larsen and Carol Marie. Brookledge Corp. 2022. $80+

Four issues. No. 196 - March 2021 - No. 199 January 2024. $40+

Two titles: Radio Psychics - Mind Reading and Fortune Telling in American Broadcasting by John Benedicts Buescher. 2021 - McFarland and Company. 422 pages. 2) Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop. Nat Segaloff & Mallory Lewis, Foreword by David Copperfield. 2022. 191 pages. University of Kentucky Press. $50+

Abracadabra Press, 1981. Hardcover with dust jacket. 149 pages. Signed by the author. Number 168 of 350 copies. $100+

Here is finally a complete history and encyclopedic reference book on book tests, all explained, described, and routined. Hundreds of book tests for mentalists and magicians are categorized by method and sorted chronologically. Examining the premise from 1584 to 2020, The Book Test Book explores hundreds of variations on the use of books to read minds. This 320-page hardcover lists over 500 book tests as detailed in books and magazines, and describes over 400 commercial book tests published and sold from the 1930s up to the present. The book includes 130 original color illustrations and over 1200 color photographs so you can clearly see the covers of book tests cited. The information is carefully cross-referenced with a full bibliography and three separate full indices, and is full color throughout. Sells new for $125+

The late 20th century showcased some of the top names in magic. However, one name created mythical status as if molded from clay by the hands of the Almighty. With movie star good looks, he became the most influential conjurer of all time. Women wanted to be with him and men wanted to be him. That man... Channing Pollock. Published in 2023, over 570 pages, hardbound. Sells new for over $100+

1) Lincoln's Scout: The Diary of Horatio Cooke Soldier, Spy, Escape Artist. By M.R. Cannon. 206 pages, soft cover, illustrated. 2) A First Look At Second Sight. By Bob Loomis. 2021. 331 pages. $50+

Karl Edler is considered the godfather of micro-magic. His contributions to the art of magic have been hidden far too long. Olaf Guthling of Germany has spent many hundreds of hours researching the life and times of Karl Edler and has produced a superb book in German which has been faithfully translated by George Robinson Jr., who has added many more photographs and inside information not available in the original tome. 420 pages. Published by Viking Mfg / Collectors' Workshop, 2022. Limited to 200 copies. $50+

Deluxe version produced from 1,250 year old cypress wood by Airship Magic. The performer displays a clear tube, a die, a base and lid. The performer drops the die in the clear tube for all to see and places it on the base, they then pour water into the tube, entombing the die in water with nowhere for it to go. A polished tube is then placed over the top of the clear tube and a lid placed on it. The performer in full view of the spectator, removes the tubes and cover from the base, they Then remove the lid, then the outer metal tube, the die has VANISHED completely. Only to appear in another location still damp from being In the water. $80+

This edition of the trick is number nine in the Wellington Signature Series of Handcrafted Miracles. Unlike the original designs that could give away false methods, Bill Schmeelk redesigned the props, so they are now made of clear, see-through, Plexiglass. The effect is based off of a Lubor Fiedler idea from the 1960's. With instructions. $80+

Custom made deck vanish produced by Bob Jackson's Magic Woodworks in the mid 1980's. Not like the cheap plastic knock-offs seen today. Good quality and in good condition. Complete with instructions. $150+

Limited number sold through Steven's Magic. The performer takes one of the two handles and threads it through the ball and lets the ball fall up down and then up the cord as easily as you can see. The performer holding the two handles, then asks questions of the ball. "One stop for yes and two stops for no." The Obedient Ball then stops on command in the middle of the cord with the above appropriate answer! Impossible! This continues for as long as the performer likes and in the end, the cord and handles are taken out of the ball and, once again, the ball is held up for all to see and is again shown that there is nothing inside the middle hole! Very good condition, Instructions included $80+

Very good condition with original box. $80+

The performer displays a beautiful ornate cabinet and removes the front door showing it to be completely empty. He then places the dragon (red) and tiger (blue) rings on the floor of the cabinet and closes the door. The spectator is now asked to choose one of the two rings. There is absolutely no force at this point or elimination of any kind used. The performer then picks up a golden wand and shows it to be perfectly solid. The wand is then inserted through the holes on the sides of the cabinet with both ends remaining in full view. Now, the performer snaps his fingers and the spectator can hear the sound of a solid object as it hits the wand. Surprisingly, when the door is again opened, the chosen ring is now seen hanging on the wand! The only way to release the ring is to, in fact, remove the wand first. It is a stunning and inexplicable effect! Very good with instructions. $300+

This is is an ingenious effect, but complicated to make and often unreliable. Dr. Marrax (Max Matheis), a highly decorated professional and winner of many prizes, found a copy of the trick at a flea market several years ago and restored it for his own purposes. Since then he has enjoyed great success in front of countless spectators over the years and was even among the top places in competitions with this trick. The magician presents four dice of different sizes, a tube and two lids. The four dice, black with white pips, are taken out of the tube one at a time and shown to the spectators. The magician stacks the dice to form a pyramid. The largest at the bottom, then the second largest and so on. This dice pyramid is covered with the tube, and the tube is then closed. The decorative arrow point on all four sides of the tube shows the spectators where the top of the pyramid is. Good condition with instructions. $200+

This wonderful set is complete with instructions. Includes special pad, gaffed printing plate, matching normal plate to switch in for examination, three real $2 bills and DVD instructions as well. Scarce! $200+

Nicely made. A watch is borrowed and placed in the box which is then locked with the key. The magician can secretly steal away the watch without the audience ever knowing. In good working order. $100+

Six pieces featuring Kalanag and Gloria from the 1950's. A very nice assortment and instant collection. $60+

Produced by Bill Adams and refurbished by Chance Wolf with 24-K Gold decals. Absolutely one of a kind. Use it in your shows or add this beautiful piece you your collection. Approximate measurements: 8" x 9" x 8". In good condition. $300+

This mini version is nicely made and housed in a beautiful box with Asian design. A classic effect hand crafted and ready for your collection. $100+

After building a house of cards, you start to methodically remove cards one at a time. You can feel the tension building in the audience as each card is taken away. Everyone holds their breath when you finally remove a card that seemingly should make the entire house of cards tumble down…yet, it doesn't. Instead of crashing back to earth, your card castle impossibly balances on a single point like an Olympic gymnast. The laws of gravity no longer apply as the cards teeter on a razor's edge. Even as the performer, who knows the method, you'll find it difficult for your brain to comprehend what is happening. $80+

Magic Masters Rocky Raccoon, made in the USA in the 1990's. This was Jon Racherbaumer's, used in many of his performances. Very good quality, no longer available. Complete with instruction manual. $50+

From the personal collection of Jon Racherbaumer comes five card wallets including Jon's original Bendix Bombshell used by him for many years. This lot includes: the Marlo Wallet, Charles Penton's X wallet, Buma's Jacket Wallet, Collector's Workshop Any Card Called For and the Bendix Bombshell. All wallets are in good condition with the exception of the Bendix which shows a lot of use from Racherbaumer's performances. $100+

A set of three solid balls and two shells. Shells are in good condition, one solid balls is lacking several stones. They glimmer like the ruby Red slippers from the Wizard of Oz. From the Jon Racherbaumer collection. $40+

Two items in this lot -1) A set of 8" Linking Rings with one key ring, two solid rings and four linked rings. Comes with Vernon Symphony of The Rings booklet by L&L. This lot also includes The Vernon Spinning Coin with "the Spirit Cut" with instructions. From the Jon Racherbaumer collection. $50+

Spun copper Don Alan Bowl as manufactured by Rings N Things. Comes with original drawstring embroidered carrying bag and handwritten instructions by Jon Racherbaumer for Danny Tong's bowl routine. $100+

A nice un-gimmicked metal spun pail stands 6.5" tall and has a beautiful ring to it as coins are dropped in. Comes with 21 Hank Lee palming tokens as issued in 2007. Ironically they read: In Hank We Trust. $80+

School for Scoundrels Magnetic Street Shell set with 14 peas, very nice. Also included is a set of Ed Parrish's Shagbark Shells complete in drawstring bag with instructions. From Jon Racherbaumer's personal collection. $60+

This lot includes three quality wood items. The first is the Wooden Chop Cup Bowl (Benson Bowl) manufactured by Viking Mfg. Comes with one magnetic knit ball, beautifully wood turned bowl, and sponge donut as a finish. This lot also includes a very nice set of Hindu cups and a two-tone solid wood wand. From Jon Racherbaumer's personal collection. $100+

A large assortment of wood turned magic items from the collection of Jon Racherbaumer. This offering includes three sets of wood cups and balls the largest standing 4" tall with a 3" wide mouth. A beautiful 4" tall turned chop cup. Coin vases, an unfinished ball and base and other wood items to make up this fine collection, perfect for the curio cabinet. $125+

A spectator mixes a Rubik's cube, tosses it back and it perfectly matches a second cube on all six sides. As if that weren't enough, you put one cube away and solve the other with only one hand without looking! From the Jon Racherbaumer collection. $125+

Six magic sets both vintage and contemporary. 1)Two Ernest Sewell Cabinet of Conjuring Tricks. Both appear to be fairly complete with wear to the boxes, otherwise good. 2) Spears Conjuring Tricks from Bavaria - a nice set. 3) Blackstone Instant Magic from 1981. Complete, box damaged. 4) Modern Magic - Kay of London) includes a Vernon Spinning Coin, box damaged. 4) Gerard Majax Playing Card magic set, signed to Phil on box top. A nice collection. $100+

Fewer of a set of black balls dropped into an empty tube come out the other end. Each time the balls are dropped through the tube, one less emerges. Good. No instructions but Seymour's description of the effect is included. $40+

A nice lot of magic tricks including a small chromed Phantom Tube, a Japanese Water Suspension, several Deluxe Swami Gimmicks by Jerry Somerdin, Telephonempathy by Louis Tannen that includes three center tear pads in the shape of old-style telephone dials, and an H&R Pocket SECRET-ary! Wallet. This multi-purpose wallet can load a chosen card or message into the zippered inner compartment, exchange a spectator's card or calling card for your own, or can contain a variety of card billet indexes. Comes with six pages of suggested effects. Lot also includes a set of German Nesting Boxes in cardboard with a spring snake with squeaker in the final box, and some sort of color matching effect with colored chips. $60+

Two versions in this lot. One is the transparent mesh version. The second is a Laurie Ireland version in red felt with a green ribbon trim. Both nice. $40+

Circa 1975. Comes with two aluminum tubes and a half dozen 100 Yen coins. No instructions. $40+

A nice comedy bit for any show. The magician can cut rope or paper with the scissors but they remain locked closed or open when the spectator tries. $40+

Two mental matching effects including Slate of Mind in which a freely selected card from those ranging around the edge of a slate, matches the prediction written on the back in chalk. The second effect is Clearly Mental by Tony Spina. The magician places his set of five ESP cards (backs out) into a Plexiglass frame. The spectator chooses where he wants his face down ESP cards inserted into the frame. Upon turning the frame, the spectator's cards match the mentalist. Both good. $50+

Eight effects in this lot including: Fantasio Candle to Silk, Comedy Funnel, Zombie, Morrissey Chick Pan, two small Lota Vases (one red plastic, the other metal), a set of 10" Linking Rings and a small set of felt Multiplying Balls. All very nice with Linking Rings showing some wear. $90+

Ron Frost's Split Thought. A giant card in an envelope serves as a prediction. Two spectator each choose a half card from a jumbo split deck. The halves match and also match the jumbo card prediction in an envelope. Lot also includes a set of Strat-0-Spheres, $80+

Silk measures 34" square. Very nice. $30+

A lovely prop for vanishing, transposing or otherwise secretly changing a silk. $30+

Restored Mak Magic and hand-painted by Rick Heath. This is a vintage piece and the balls are of superior quality than the newly manufactured plastic balls. A beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece in this design. $200+

Private printing, rare. Out of Print. Most of the original photos no longer exist, but are captured here in this rare visual record of the early years of the company's Cabot Theatre production. $80+

From the company's 35-year run! Many photos and all in good condition. $50+

From presentations at I.B.M. and S.A.M. National Conventions, the New England Magic Collectors Association "Yankee Gathering," and the Florida Magic Collectors Conference. Five in total. $80+

Mint condition, 1 of 50, created by the company to commemorate Cesareo Pelaez / Marco the Magi being named Guest of Honor at the 2000 World Magic Seminar in Las Vegas. $60+

Only 50 minted to commemorate the Le Grand David Company's 25th Anniversary performance on February 20, 2002. $80+

In presentation case. Rare. Mint condition. Created to commemorate the 1986 SAM National Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Cesareo Pelaez, National President. Belle of Louisville river artwork on reverse by Rick Heath. $50+

Minted circa late 1977, early 1978. This is the first token created by the company. Marco, David and Seth, three generations of stage magic on the face. A very limited number were suspended in Lucite. $60+

12 beautifully produced posters from Le Grand David's show that ran for over three decades. Le Grand David and His Own Spectacular Magic Company was the longest consecutively running stage magic show in the world, with 35 years of productions. An instant collection not to be missed. $100+

Atlantic Monthly. November 1925. Article titled Science And The Medium. Investigating Margery under laboratory conditions. Lacks rear wrap. $25+

Six autographed lecture notes from great magicians. Lot includes: More Maven at Muhlenberg, A Brief Look into the Chicago Style of Deception by Bill Cook, A Fine Line (Mentalism Pieces) by Rick Maue, Mortenn's Notes by Mortenn Chistiansen, The Ephemeral Lecture Notes by Darwin Ortiz, Fasdiu II by Paul Cummins. All very nice. $60+

Six autographed lecture notes from great magicians. Lot includes: 13 by Paul Wilson, Transformations: Creating Magic Out of Tricks by Lawrence Hass, Magical Things I Really Do by Christopher Manos, The Colombini Farewell Tour 2011 by Aldo and Rachel Columbini, A Tribute to Gary Ouellet (1945-2002) by Alain Choquette, and From A Shuffled Deck by Paul Cummins. Very good. $60+

Six autographed lecture notes from great magicians. Lot includes: Growing in the Art of Magic by Eugene Berger, Stand Up Guy by Scott Alexander, Entertainment First by George Schindler, Brushstrokes Over Reality (a 2022 FISM lecture) by Jim Steinmeyer, I Only Steal From the Best by Bob Elliott, and Two's Company by Rachel and Aldo Columbini. Very good. $60+

Items including: catalog #13 1952 (w-supplement price list), a Get-Together fold-out promotion (1967?), a dozen "Colon, Mich. Magic Capital of the World" bumper stickers, and The New Tops 1964 Silver Anniversary Issue. $50+

Forty issues of Inside Magic 1985-89. $40+

Including Geeft College (signed) 1962 30 pps; Anverdi lecture notes #1 & #2; and, Miracles with Liquids (1965), 44 pps. $40+

A large collection of ephemera including four large programs, smaller individual theater programs, two flyers, an "It's Magic" program. where Blackstone was the closing act, Bob Lund's book "And Now a Word From Our Sponsors," a Christmas card from Inez Kitchen, magazines with Blackstone on the cover, articles, cards, two-CD set of Blackstone The Magic Detective radio show, and other items. Acquired from the collections of Bev Bergeron and other magicians. Lot also includes an original sketch by Blackstone on paper plate and dated 1964. The plate has tears around the corners. $100+

A great lot of ephemera including a rare 45 rpm record, original old photos and promotional material, great correspondence between Blaney and Bev Bergeron. Very nice and acquired directly from Bev and the Bergeron family. $40+

1st edition, J.B. Bobo (signed, 1952) plus five 17" x 12" Bobo mini-posters and a set of lecture notes on coin magic. Front cover of dust jacket is detached. Otherwise a nice addition to any collection or magic den. $50+

Of this difficult-to-find newsletter. Lot includes a promotional issue, Oct. 1993, Vol I. Issue 2, Vol II. Issues 2, 3, 4, 5. One issue seems to have been misprinted in yellow ink. Good. $80+

HB, 1968; and a 2008 MAGIC Magazine with Corinda on the cover. $30+

A late 1940s, early 1950s poster for George and Marie Croster who performed escapes and general magic across the country. Croster performed with a portion of one arm missing and featuring a hook. Apparently he did the Torture Cell at a TAOM convention that did not go well. The fire axes meant to break the glass encountered Plexiglass which didn't break. Assistants apparently tipped the cell over to let the water out. Unmounted with fold marks and very minor closed tears and tiny loss in lower thirds. Still very nice survivor. Measures 40" x 28." $80+

Bonus Bingo 2006. $25+

1902. Softbound, 205 pps. Inside flyleaf indicates it was entered at "Stationers Hall, London," Very good. $30+

On all manner of escapes (1955-2006). Includes: Rope Ties and Escapes by Burling Hull (modern copy), Thoughts and Advise on Handcuffs and Escapes by Prynce Wheeler, Zanadu Escape Magic, The Handcuff King Act by Hull, How to Escape from Handcuffs by David De-Val, Escape Masters Vol. 31, No. 4 by Thomas Blacke, Escapes by Supreme Magic, How to Pick Locks (no author), Houdini's Water Torture Cell by Samuel and Lee Smith, Lock Picking Part Two by David De-Val, Escapes by Abbott's Magic, The Art of Escape Vol. No 4, by John Novak, and Escape magazine Vol. 2, No. 1 by John Novak. All good. $60+

Four items including: Tony Taylor, Spotlight of 101 Great Magic Acts, 1964, 88 pps; Arnold Furst, Famous Magicians of the World, 1957, 50 pps, Great Magic Shows, 40 pps, 1968; and, Max Holden, Programs of Famous Magicians, 47 pps, 1937. $40+

Lot includes Danny Korem's, Jackpot Monte; Martin Lewis's, Sidewalk Shuffle; Jumbo Two Card Monte; Tony Griffith's, The Hole Picture, and Tantalizing Penn, Supreme Magic. All very good. $60+

Fork Full of Appetizers Vols. 1 & 2 1982. Autographed by Obie Obrien. Comb bound and very nice. $40+

1976-1977 including: Classic Tackler, Scattershot, Notions and Verbal Control. All autographed to Bev Bergeron $60+

Two posters for this illusionist. They measure 24" x 17" and 27" x 18" respectively. Good. $40+

Illusion or Reality poster. Measures 45" X 30." $60+

Two half-sheet Magic Show posters including one from his Mexico tour. $80+

Laminated programs that includes Henry as well as Henry, Ducrot, John W. Frye, and Long Tack Sam, laminated. (1920's). $40+

A large collection of his books, booklets and ephemera including: Magic Dynamite Series No. 3, 1959; Miracle Floating Light Effects; The Edison of Magic, 1977, 112 pps; The Linking Ring 1955 with Hull cover story; The Challenge Handcuff Act (1950's); The Handcuff King Act, 1975; and original Burling "Volta" Hull ephemera including examples of his stationery (Hull & Hull - 20 pieces, Burling Hull Co. - 1 sheet, and The Herrmann School of Magic - two sheets). $80+

The Amazing World of Mentalism HB, Mickey Hades, 1976, 210Pps (faux signed by Burling Hull but sources say it was signed by possibly Hades or Minch?) $40+

Poster 36" X 24" Lee Jacobs printing. $40+

Two-deck box of woodcut-style cards. Never opened. $40+

Two examples of these postcards from the July 1975 European Kongress der Magic in Baden-Baden, Germany. One card shows a woman performing the cups and balls (four duplicates). The second features a color illustration of Phillippe (three duplicates). Very good. $40+

Large 16" Chinese sticks, like new. $60+

Twenty four newsletters spanning 1983-84. $40+

Four catalogs including: Magic Inc. catalog 18, P&L (Don Esposito) catalog 106 pps (former owners writing on first page), Kanter's catalog #9 (1950), and Abbott's, catalog #15. $40+

Photographs of magicians including some that are autographed. Featured performers include: Russell Swan, Paul Diamond, David Blaine, Tony Marks, Doc Weiss, Tom Mullica, Marvyn Roy, Connie Boyd, Dan Summers, Victor & Diamond, Dan Garrett, Joe Eddie Fairchild, John Bundy & Morgan, Kendrick "Ice" McDonald, Kohl & Co., Stan Allen, Paul Gertner, David Roth, Denny & Lee, Ray-mond, Mike Rogers, Dale Salwak, Pavel, Kevin James, Bev Bergeron, Al Goshman, and many more. All very good. An instant collection! $250+

Four programs including Dante, Sim Sala Bim, Blackstone World's Master Magician, Kalanag, Sim Sala Bim, and Thurston the Great Magician (1927), and Houdini's last season (reproduction). $50+

#'s 2-5 1970-73. $30+

(1-1974 96 pps), (2-1974 96 pps) (3-1970, 104 pps) (4-1974, 127 pps). $40+

The Magic of Daryl lecture notes (possibly late 1970's) and Something for Everyone lecture #2 notes; plus Secrets of a Puerto Rican Gambler, 1980, (signed) 115 pps, and two 8 X 10 photo's. $40+

A thick file of correspondence by Mora including letters to magic dealer Chanin, Ed Mitchell, Paul Fleming and a four-page, handwritten instructions for performing his famous Balls & Net routine. Lot also includes casual photos of Mora, magazines in which he was featured and more. Great content. $200+

Two books in this lot including: The Book of John 1980 138 pps, and John Verse Two, 137 pps. $40+

From this veteran magician dated July 31, 1907. Mosher was from Little Valley, NY and was both a magician and manufacturer. He performed the Kellar Levitation and was frequently covered in The Sphinx and Houdini's Conjurors Magazine. Autographed on the right side of the card. Upper left corner missing but not affecting the various vignettes of his act. $40+

Measures 22" x 19." Good. $30+

Super Silk Dimension. $40+

The Art of Escape Vol. 1-8, (Mickey Hades) 1979-80 405 total pps. $60+

Illusion builder to Fu-Manchu, HB, 1986, 219 pps. $40+

Illusion Systems Vols. 1-4, 1981-86. $40+

Four items in this lot including catalogs 4 (1955), 5 (1959), 7 (1964) and an early stapled catalog (List #2) titled "Your Future", and sent to A.M. Warwick of Highlands, Texas. Warwick was the first adult to encourage Bev Bergeron's love of magic. No date. All good. $50+

Great selection of memorabilia and ephemera on this British magician. Lot includes: Spherical Sorcery & Recollections of a Pro, Elmer Investments Ltd. Pub., 1973. Hardbound, gilt titles, 287 pps. Autographed. Lot also include five copies of his small showbook and twenty copies of his two-page promotional program from his 1949 tour through New Zealand. 40+

Including: Bar Magic lecture notes 1977; Close-up Classic Card Routines, 1981; Close-up Entertaining Card Quickies I, 1980; Cups & Balls, 1980; and Sensational Stunners, 1981. $50+

This lot features memorabilia on this great African American magician and entertainer. Included are five copies of a horizontal vignette poster in red (17" x 12"), three sheets of show tickets, Shrinking the Head of a Living Boy (12" x 8"), World's Finest Magic Show horizontal poster (12" x 9"), "Nation's Number One Negro Entertainer" promo card (7" x 5"), eight copies of The Fetaque Sanders Magic Party broadside (17"x 6"), fourteen copies of his Fun for Everyone broadside (17" x 6"), three large publicity clippings pages (17" x 22") with a tear in the right center, and examples of his stationery. An instant archive from the 1940s and 50s. $100+

Including "Super Stars of Magic" (39" x 24") and Masters of the Impossible (Radio City Theater) (35" x 23"). Good. $60+

Ten booklets on mentalism ranging from 1920-1972. Lot includes: Nelson Enterprises Mindreaders Packet #1, Vaudeville Mind Reading by David J. Lustig (another), No Skill Comedy Mind Reading (Magic Inc.), You Too Can Read Minds by George B. Anderson, It must Be Mindreading by George Anderson, The Peek-a-Book Book Test by Dan Tong, Phoney - The Trevor Dawson Telephone Directory Test, Grant's Fabulous Feats of Mental Magic, Mental-Wise Vol. 1 by Ed Mellon, and what appears to be a comb bound collection of reproduced Lustig publications. All good. $60+

A nice lot of Thayer items including two blueprints - Triple Escape Mystery and Improved AGA levitation. Lot also includes many Thayer Ballygrams (1930s), various one-page flyers and Bev Bergeron's 1936 Thayer catalog, 311 pps. $60+

HB, 120 pps. Autographed by Bergeron. Lot includes a number of 8" x 10" photos, clippings and other matter. Very good. Acquired from Bev Bergeron'. $40+

Virgil poster - 40" X 30 " including two promo brochures. Lot also includes a signed letter and hand written Christmas card. $80+

The Magic of Alan Wakling book, SB, 1993, 345 pps. $80+

Lot of memorabilia including coloring book, magic magazines featuring Mark and Nani, a Magic Circus cutout Big Top, various membership cards, trick booklets, two decks of Mark Wilson playing cards, a very large fold-out promotional flyer promoting their show on CBS and much more. $100+

A colorful poster signed by 8 performers. Measures 24" x 18" $40+

Manufactured by John Pomeroy of GEM Mfg. Goldfish caught in mid-air are placed into a bowl filled with water. The magician then caps the bowl with a square of tissue and a hoop forming a drum head. The paper is punctured and large quantities of dry silks are pulled from the bowl. Quality made apparatus, no longer available. In good condition with instructions. $80+

Each cup is hand spun from .050" copper, plated with a Bright Nickel Chrome exterior and stripped down to a satin copper finish in its interior. Comes with original velvet drawstring bag and four after market balls. $125+

Modeled after the P&L Aquarium, this is the "improved" version by Robert Keyser. Produce up to 6 live goldfish. Manufactured in the 1980's , Hallmarked "Keyser" and complete with instructions. $60+

The Tipnician - The Coin & Card Magic of Bobby Bernard. 1) The Tipnician - By Bob Chesbro - 1982, First edition. 62 pages illustrated. 2) The Coin and Card Magic of Bobby Bernard. 1982 by Magico Magazine. 123 pages. $50+

Brass Card Marker and Supreme Magic Conner Thumb Writer. Also includes the Supreme Magic Gambler's Gimmick. $30+

Perfect Crime - the magical way to "steal" a lady's valuable ring! Two brass boxes are shown, one with a red base and lid, the other silver. A spectator drops her ring into the silver one and the lid is screwed on. A penny belonging to the performer is dropped by the spectator into the red box. The red box is placed on one spectator's hand, the silver on another. Without touching the boxes, the performer causes the penny and ring to magical. Brass boxes with instructions. Also includes E. Pluribus Unum with gimmick and instructions. $50+

Two classic effects. Don Wayne's Matchbook Follies ( As performed by David Copperfield), and John Kennedy's Double Whammy. Both are complete with instructions $40+

A red picture frame measuring 5" x 6" is very much like that of the famous Hartz frame. A chosen card is mixed is with a packet of cards then dropped on the frame, selected card appears within the frame under the glass. Produced in limited numbers back in the 1980's. Shows some performance use, otherwise good. With Instructions. $60+

Automatic Color Changing Silk by Nielsen Magic and Brass Handkerchief tube. Tube comes with fake and measures 4.5" in length. Nice. $60+

Only 500 pieces were ever produced. One of the most elegant and deceptive card boxes ever produced. Just 1/4" thick, brass box plated in polished nickel. Will vanish, appear or exchange a business card or playing card. Can be used for Spirit Writing and other effects. hallmarked. $50+

The Word - A Book test by Ben Harris. 2) What's New by Bumper - A bag to vanish objects turns into a beautiful multi-colored Foulard!. 3) Krazy Knot by Pavel. All items are complete with instructions. $60+

Gimmicked ring that allows the magician to link two more borrowed rings together with his own. Gold-plated finish. Comes with two booklets on the subject. Linking Finger Ring by Black De Courcy and The Himber Ring by Bruce Kalver. $60+

A large 4.5" die penetrates through a solid piece of plexi right before the audiences eyes. Red tube measures 8" x 5". Shows performance use. $50+

Produced in 1989. The props do all the work for you, but you are able to switch the Magician in the crate for the Assistant in the sack. Even though you can clearly see them right to the very end. The transposition is instant and easy to do. Complete with instructions. $50+

A tiny skeleton only 5 inches tall rises from the box, finds a selected card and blows smoke rings. Everything includes as issued by Daniel Cross with original instructions. Scarce. $60+

Considered to be the best salt pour gimmick ever produced. Manufactured in limited qualities by the last Mr. Guitar. In very good condition in original carrying bag. No instructions. $150+

This auction is for two card fountains, both in one box with instructions. The performer has a card selected. Pointing to his breast pocket, he suggests that the card has traveled to the pocket. Immediately, a fountain of cards springs from the pocket into the air. The chosen card, however, remains peeking above the pocket. In the original Collector's Workshop box with instructions. Not tested. $125+

You show a glass and a flash bulb. You put the flashbulb in the crystal glass. You hold it high overhead and on command the flash goes off in the glass creating a beautiful burst of light. The spent bulb is dumped out for examination. Comes in the original box as issued. You supply your own flasgcubes which are still available on the internet. Collector's item. $50+

Two units in this lot. The classic vanishing Firecracker effect made popular by P&L. This outfit made of brass with original red carrying pouch. You receive two firecracker effects in this lot. $80+

Vanishing Candle and Firecraker - two classic effects in this lot manufactured by Rings N Things. Both pieces come in red velvet carrying cases as originally offered by the manufacturer. $60+

This lot contains the following effects all with instructions. 1) Gaetanbloom Flying Ring. 2) Supreme Magic The L.F. Gimmick. 3) The Supreme Versa- Gimmicky. $30+

Al-Levito - an oldie from Regow's House of Enchantment. 2) Flowers and Hanky by Tricks of Japan. 3) TOPIT - Vanishing Decks of Cards. $30+

1) Diminishing Cards, 2) Color Changing Bank Notes, 3) Paul Fox Miracle Gimmick, 4) Bob Kline Coin stand used to vanish coins often used in conjunction with Copentro. 5) Pop Deck, 6) Selected card between sealed Plexiglas. A nice grouping! $50+

1) Eddie Gibson Klondike Miracle, appears never to have been opened, sold by Tannen's in the early 1980's for $20. 2)Martini's - Billet Pen. 3) Supreme Magic Floating Balloon. All with instructions. $40+

Limited edition: Hand numbered 512 - Signed by the creator / manufacturer Keith Walker, produced in 1988.The performer shows a rod with six different colored dots on one side and the same alignment of colors on the opposite side. The spectator selects a color and instantaneously all the spots turn into the color selected by the spectator. Then as a finale, the spectator is asked to name any other color and the stick is placed in the spectator's hand. The hand is closed and when opened, both sides of the rod have changed to the color selected by the spectator. Includes instructions which mention a pin, the pin is not included. However, it appears any pin or small sewing needle can be used. $40+

1) Tenyo's Incredible Shrinking Money Box - Micro Bank ( shows wear), 2) Tenyo's Wonder Window with a copy of instructions included. 3) Also in this lot are two ring off bolts(no instructions), and 4) Morocco leather card wallet. $40+

Taiwan Ben produced. In this all-metal version, a white silk instantly changes into an egg. DVD instructions show how the egg can be cracked over a glass to reveal it's a real egg. Unused. $40+

A 15" confetti cannon painted to resemble a large magic wand that includes eleven packages of Dave Cressey streamers ($220 value currently), five packages of various colored streamers, and twenty-one Co2 cartridges. Used but very good. $125+

Here is the effect as described on Penguin Magic. Two audience members hold a length of rope, a spot is selected somewhere near the center of the rope, the slack is taken up, and the rope is OPENLY cut in the center. The magician then takes the newly cut ends and ties them into a knot. S/he then slides the knot along the rope freely. Sliding the knot near one end, the magician unties the knot, leaving the bewildered spectators holding two uneven lengths of rope. No trick ropes, very visual, no magnets to worry about. Pure Jim Steinmeyer genius! Unused. $40+

Tarus Magic Supply, 2012. Hardbound, red cloth, gilt titles, 286 pps. A must for collectors of Hughes magic effects. Like new. $60+

The magician magically produces a white vase in a flash appearance, waving a red silk over the vase, a rose appears in a shower of confetti. In a flash another long stem rose appears, disappears and then three roses are produced and placed in the vase. With mini-DVD of instructions. Unused. $60+

Bacon Magic and sold through Murphy's Magic. A 12.5" x 9" close-up pad in black velvet within a wooden frame. Pad produces mysterious smoke when a playing card or other object is placed upon it. In a wisp of smoke a card may change, a coin vanish or become two. Create your own miracles. Comes with pad, remote control, two bottles of the oil that produces the smoke and full online instructions. New, never used. $60+

Argentina. A beautiful set of spirit slates with magnetic locking flap. Some with chalk piece and magnet to remove the flap. Audience can handle the slate after message is revealed with no chance of the method being revealed. Unused. $60+

A nice set with the clown stencil on the hinged vanish box. Good. $50+

A wonderful set of unique Linking Rings that really sparkle on stage and in the spotlight. These 9" rings feature one linked set of three, two sets of rings linked in two, two sets of single rings and the key. The metal on these rings has been twisted into a spiral around each ring and chromed. Do not confuse these with the bracelet-sized McAbee rings. These are not stamped but crafted. Reported to have been produced in Italy. Very good. $80+

Eight auction catalogs that include: The Magic Circle Heritage Auction (2007), The Alton Sharpe Estate (2005), Houdini Magical Hall of Fame (Butterfield & Butterfield 1999), The Great Houdini Auction (Sid Radner Collection, CRG Auction Co. 2004), Random Treasures (2007), Random Treasures Inaugural Auction (Joel Miller collection 2005), Heritage Music & Entertainment Memorabilia (Blackstone Sr. and Jr. memorabilia, 2005), and, Odyssey Auction (Blackstone Jr. Magic Collection, 2003). All very good. $60+

Four beautiful catalogs from Swann Galleries. Lot includes: Magic Collection of a Gentleman, 2008, The Christian Fechner Collection Parts I-2-3, 2005-2007. Very good. $40+

Eight Potter and Potter catalogs including: Selections from the Magic Collection of Jay Marshall, 2007, Selections from the Magic Collection of Jay Marshall, 2008, Magic (catalog at Magic Live!), 2011, The Collection of Dai Vernon & Bruce Cervon, 2010, two copies of The Magic Collection of Walter Graham, 2009, Rare Posters, 2011, and, Marketplace Magic 2009. All very good. $40+

Two catalogs from Swann Galleries including: The Neil See Collection, May 10, 1990 and Performing Arts - Magic, Circus, Music, Theater, Show Biz, Feb. 25, 1993. Lot also includes a number of their newsletters announcing upcoming auctions. Very good. $30+

An 8" x 10" photo. Ex Libris Chet Karkut. $25+

An 8" x 10" photo in great condition. $25+

A thick file of seventeen of his Magic Collector Bulletins late 1970s to the 1980s. Also included are several copies of his Magic Magazine lists. All very good. $30+

Including: Unused Pages from Week Books by Dunn, No. 18, 1999, The A.C. Gilbert/Mysto Magic Company Story Re-told by John Braun, 1997, The Most Dramatic Trick in the History of Magic - Robert-Houdin's Historic Handkerchief Conjuring Feat, 2000, Enigmatic India by Rhett Bryson, 1997, Edward Massey on the Back Palm, Rhett Bryson, 1999, and, Wee Books byu Dunn, First Mailing for 2000, Nos. 1 through 6, A Ballade of the Would Be Mage by Charlton Andrews, 1999. All very good. $60+

Six issues including Vol. 1 No's 1-4, January 1991-July 1991, Vol. 2 No. 1 (Jan. 1992), Vol. 2 No. 2 (April 1992). Lot includes a couple of the inserts that came with each issue. Very good. $30+

A file of the publication of the Southern California Assembly 22. Forty-three issues from 2007 through 2010. Great news on local happenings. $40+

A magazine of Assembly 133, the Tire Town Sorcerers. Twelve issues from 1978-1980. Good. $30+

Photo of Stern as an angel about to pick a card from Karrel Fox. Lot includes a selection of clippings from various magazines and a Christmas card using his image. Very good. $40+

A large solid wood Die Box using a box of Trix cereal. Comes with a Trix cereal shell that slides back and forth. Maker unknown. Very good. $50+

A great four-page newspaper format promotional flyer featuring this Abbott's Get-Together regular and a wonderful performer. $30+

Photo of his World War II juggling act "This is the Army." Very good. $25+

Photo of Doc getting out of a straightjacket. Autographed. $30+

Good Luck token for New Bedford, Massachusetts magician who performed in the 1940's and 50's. Comes with two of his calling cards. $30+

Silk King Studios. The magician displays 3-18" solid color red, white and blue silks. The silks arc tied together, and they change instantly into a huge American Flag measuring 24" x 36". Shows slight performance use, otherwise good and now difficult to find. $100+

A Jack Hughes effect manufactured by Abbott's in which four coins vanish one at a time and audibly appear within a shot glass, covered with a larger glass. Includes both glasses, base, coin vanishing stand and four Abbott's palming tokens. Shows some performance use. A nice complete set. $100+

Manufactured by Warren Hamilton. The classic card duck by Crandall's version. Works well. Complete with straw hat. $80+

Three vintage effects manufactured by the famous Petrie-Lewis Company. 1) Brahman Rice Bowls. Copper bowls with original instructions, in good condition. 2) Small Drum Head Tube in original blue box with original instructions. 3) Thimble device, classic old-time apparatus hallmarked with original instructions. $80+

1) Thimbles and Corks. 2) Crystallised. 3) Lilliput Rings 4) Streych -A-Thread (4), 5) Crazy Rope Cut. All with instructions. $40+

By Leon Nathanson -1966. 150 + pages, dust jacket. Nicely inscribed and signed by Slydini. In Good condition. $40+

1) The Invisible Pass by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue. 1946, First edition, illustrated. 2) The Uncanny Scott - Ron Wilson by Richard Kaufman. 1987, Published by Kaufman and Greenberg.160 pages. $50+

Four illustrated catalogs from this German dealer. Catalogs represented from the early 50's to early 1960's. Some contain written in prices. $40+

Hugard's Magic Monthly Vol. (3-5)( 6-7) (8-9) The Phoenix (201-250), The New Phoenix (301-348). The New Jinx Vol. (1-6). 80+

Lacking magic beads. Includes German instructions. Reproduction of the original magic set from circa 1920. overall good condition. $40+

Six magic sets both vintage and contemporary. 1)Two Ernest Sewell Cabinet of Conjuring Tricks. Both appear to be fairly complete with wear to the boxes, otherwise good. 2) Spears Conjuring Tricks from Bavaria - a nice set. 3) Blackstone Instant Magic from 1981. Complete, box damaged. 4) Modern Magic - Kay of London) includes a Vernon Spinning Coin, box damaged. 4) Gerard Majax Playing Card magic set, signed to Phil on box top. A nice collection. $100+

Five classic pieces of apparatus including a phantom and drum head tube, silk wonder box P&L rice bowls, and a large double load Morrissey Super Pan. $100+

Another assortment of classic magic effects including a large block penetration, Psychokinetic Bolt, Clear drawer box, silks to parasol , Supreme Magic effect. Strat-O-Sphere tube. Not all items checked for completeness. $80+

A collection of classic effects including: Block Go, Tarbell Rope Mystery, Chinese Sticks, Mystic Pillars. Not checked for completeness. $60+

An assortment of 18 decks of cards including tricks decks. Many vintage and no longer available cards. Not checked for completeness. $40+

13 hardcover publications in this lot. 1) The Magic Show Book, 2) Hauntings, 3) Indoor Games and Amusements, 4) Eusapia-Palladino, 5) Magic For Everyone - Carrington, 6) Up His Sleeve, 7) Blondie & Dagwood Adventures in Magic, 8) Indoor Sports, 9) Parlor Book Of Magic, 10) Blitzen The Conjurer, 11) Parlor Book Of Magic ( Blitz 1889), 12) Between Ourselves, 13) More Tricks & Puzzles. Books are in all various states of condition. A nice collection. $100+

22 Books - 1) Magic House of Numbers, 2) How To Read Palms, 3) Tricks to Fortune, 4) Right Under Your Nose, 5) Magical Mentalia, 6) Magical Originalia, 7) Everybody's Book of Magic, 8) TNT Twelve New Tricks (2 copies), 9) Premonition, 10) SH-H-H--! It's a Secret, 11) 202 Methods of Forcing, 12) More Card Manipulations IV, 13) Adair's Vol. 1 Three courses in Magic, 14) Silken Sorcery, 15) Cigarette Magic, 16) More Magical Mysteries, 17) Blackstone's Secrets of Magic, 18) Card Manipulations, 19) My Kind Of Magic, 20) Egg Bag and Four Ace Presentations 2-copies, 21) Patter Punches, 22) The Illustrated Book Of Magic, 22) Peter Rabbit The Magician. Books are in all various states of condition. $100+

27 Titles in this lot!- 1) Playing Cards ( E. Gurney Benham, 2 copies), 2) Jon Racherbaumer At The Table, 3) Creations of a Magical Madman, 4) Odyssey of Classic Coin Sleights, 5) The David Berglass File No. 6) Magician Annual - Goldston. 7) Crambrook's Catalogue - Collector's Workshop # 153 of 300. 8) The Coins of Ishtap. 9) Keep The Wheels Turning Vol. 2), 10) Lady Luck's Companion, 11) The Second Encyclopedia, 12) Illusion Builder to Fu-Manchu, 13) Blackstone Tricks Anyone Can Do, 14) Harry Blackstone Jr. There's One Born Every Minute, 15) Card Tricks and Puzzles, 16) The Expositor - 1996 Steven's Magic, 17) A New Book of Patience Games, 18) Blackstone's Secrets Of Magic, 19) A Lifetime in Magic, 20) Blackstone's Secrets of Magic -1958), 21) Beware of Familiar Spirits, 22) Louis Tannen Catalog # 6, - 23) Sleight of Mouth, 24) Lim-Tricks, 25) Magic By Hoyam, 26) Will Goldston's Annual 1915-16, - 27) Osborne Book Of Magic Tricks. Books are in all various states of condition. $150+

Large change bag with a nice wood turned handle. Handle itself is a foot long as is the bag from top of nickel plated ring to bottom of fabric. Shows normal performance wear for apparatus this age, works. $80+

An usual 16" tall copper vase manufactured to be a sort of a lota with hole in neck and inner compartment. Bottom contains a screw cap. Shows wear and uncertain if it operates, but it was certainly a thought-out creation and unique. $50+

This version of the classic slate effect was manufactured by Maverick Magic and sold for about $150 in 2008. This one appears never to have been used and comes with instructions and all the props. $80+