$1,600
Chicago Magicians "Round Table" Benevolent Fund Log Book. Chicago, 1945 - 1960. Collection of approximately 50 dated resolutions of the club for disbursements from its Benevolent Fund, established in 1945, to members "who are in need of immediate assistance and aid." Every resolution Signed by all members present at the "informal daily rendezvous" where it was made, including Harry Blackstone, Okito, Ed Marlo, Joe Berg, Birch, Harlan Tarbell, Martin Gardner, Hermann Homar, Clark "Senator" Crandall, Paul LePaul, George Johnstone, Al Leech, Dorny, Salvatore Salla, Bert Allerton, Al Sharpe, and others, most of these members having signed numerous resolutions. All handwritten, most on club letterhead, a few on Western Union notes or blank paper. Recipient and reason for aid named at top by one of the members. Nearly 1000 autographs in all. Also with a 1949 photograph (8 x 10") of members, whose names are listed on verso; and four copies of an invitation to a "Magical Get-Together" hosted to promote the establishment of the Fund.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2016-02-06
