Houdini Handkerchief Escape. Chicago, Ireland’s ca. 1955. Two green handkerchiefs are tied to a yellow hank, which are placed in a “jail.” The yellow hank – representing Houdini – escapes from the jail and appears on an assistant’s back. The green hanks are still tied to each other inside the cell. 8 ¾ x 4 x 15”. With original silks and instructions. Good.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2015-02-07
[Houdini, Harry] Archive of Correspondence To Houdini From His First Manager, Martin Beck, Drawn From Houdini’s Files. Chicago, 1899 – 1902. Twenty-two pieces, comprising typed Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-04-09
Black and white photograph of Harry Houdini, signed in blue ink, Houdini Houdini, a Hungarian immigrant first met with little success in his magic career Read more…
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2008-06-21
Lockman, Earl. Portrait of escape artist Earl Lockman. Chicago, Celebrity Photographers, ca. 1922. Lockman strikes a Houdini-esque pose. 8 x 10”. Inscribed and signed, “To Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-08-23
[Ephemera] Collection of magic-related ephemera. From the files of Paul Fox, and including brochures, programs, handbills, clipping and advertisements primarily from the 1930s and 40s. Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs. King of Koins. Chicago: Carqueville Litho, ca. 1905. Magnificent color lithograph bears a central bust portrait of Downs, surrounded Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-06-25
Macaire, Sid. Descriptive Catalogue of New and Superior Wonders in the Art of High-Grade Prestidigitation. Chicago, ca. 1890. “Second edition.” Pictorial wrappers. 8vo. Cover stamped Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2014-04-26
