$4,000
Cardini’s home movies. Group of 12 reels of 8mm film shot and edited by Cardini on his travels and at home in upstate New York. Subject matter in the various movies includes sightseeing trips to South America and Europe, decks and crew members of various cruise ships, family scenes, and more. Magic-related content includes early and unknown footage of Dai Vernon and Sam Margules (in color) performing several tricks for Carole Cardini, and brief but previously unknown footage of the Cardinis on stage in a variety theater in Berlin, ca. 1937. Over two hours of footage. Twelve films, eleven with canisters, most bearing notations as to the films’ contents. Accompanied by a broadcast-quality DVD transfer of the films.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2013-04-06
