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[Correspondence] Archive of letters written to Dai Vernon. Both ALSs and TLSs written to Vernon during his years at The Magic Castle, the letters outline tricks and routines, describe magic acts, and share gossip. Writers include Michael Ammar, R.J. Albo, Lewis Ganson, Gordon Bruce, Brad Berlin, Harvey Rosenthal, Ross Bertram, Danny Dew, Joseph K. Schmidt, and others. Some letters accompanied by original mailing covers; others with enclosures (Ross Bertram includes a proof of one chapter from a forthcoming book; Ammar information about his Topit, etc.). Dozens of pieces. 1970s – 1980s. Condition varies. Should be seen.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2012-01-28

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[Correspondence] Lifetime archive of Cardini’s personal correspondence. An important and historically significant accumulation of letters written to Cardini by a wide array of correspondents, among Read more…


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An archive of letters and photographs from celebrities regarding their pets for a proposed book by Eve Glasser. The archive includes returned questionnaires and photographs. Read more…


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Date:
2012-11-09