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Cardini. Holographic Letter from Cardini to Dr. Grossman. Dated October 3, 1967. One-page ALS in Cardini’s distinctive cursive script. He writes regarding the construction and repair of several watch reels and ring pulls. With original mailing cover addressed in Cardini’s hand. Signed “Swan & Dick.” While Cardini’s wife, Swan, corresponded frequently, letters in Cardini’s own hand are uncommon.


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Date:
2015-10-31

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Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford). Cardini’s Billiard Balls. Set of eleven turned wooden billiard balls and four shells (two wooden, two metal) owned and used by Read more…


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Vernon, Dai. Christmas card with holographic note from Dai Vernon to Cardini. Ca. December, 1964. Vernon writes, “I’ve been very fortunate out here…I only work Read more…


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Cardini charcoal sketch from the New Yorker. Artist unknown, 1927. Original charcoal sketch of Cardini and Swan in costume, performing their world-famous vaudeville act. Cards Read more…


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Cardini, Swan. Group of Swan Cardini Ephemera. Including two heart-wrenching ALSs from Swan to Dr. John and Mayra Grossman; copies of two obituaries of Cardini Read more…


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Cardini. Cardini Business Card and Inscribed Playing Card. The former with holographic corrections to the address on the recto in Swan Cardini’s hand; the latter Read more…


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Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford). Tube for Carrying Human Hair. Brass tube painted black with end caps and exterior clip housed in cloth-lined leather case. Apparently Read more…


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[Programs] Archive of six early Cardini programs. For appearances under different names, including Gardini, Val Raymondei, and Cardini. Several with holographic notes on Cardini’s performances, Read more…


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Cardini. Group of Cardini Ephemera. Five pieces, including a candid color photograph of Cardini dated 1967; an autographed note signed “Richard Valentine Pitchford/Cardini/Sept 27th 1967/and Read more…


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Martin, John. Archive of eight ALSs from John Martin to Cardini. On aerogramme stock, each missive discusses tantalizing details of various mechanical devices Martin manufactured Read more…


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Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford). Multiplying Billiard Balls owned by Cardini. American [?], ca. 1940. Set of three turned 2” wooden balls and matching shell painted Read more…


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Date:
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