Sold for:
$1,700
$1,700
Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone Crowned “King of Magicians.” Erie: Erie Litho., 1934. Attractive profile portrait poster of Blackstone surrounded by a regal purple border. 27 3/4 x 42 1/2". Borders and old folds retouched; B+. Blackstone was crowned “King” of magicians by an organization he was already the head of – the International Magic Circle. The title was conferred on him at the short-lived magic club’s annual convention, held in Detroit in 1934. Publicity photos taken at the event showed Blackstone on bended knee, a crown about to be placed on his head.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25
