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  • Blackstone Dental X-Rays and Records.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 96

    Blackstone Dental X-Rays and Records.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Framed Display of Photographs of Blackstone’s Dancing Handkerchief.
    Estimate
    $250 - $450
    Lot 97

    Framed Display of Photographs of Blackstone’s Dancing H...

    Est.
    $250 - $450
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s “Who Wears the Whiskers?” Illusion.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 98

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s “Who Wears the Whiskers?” I...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s “Duck Inn” Illusion.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 99

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s “Duck Inn” Illusion.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Modern Cabinet Illusion.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 100

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Modern Cabinet Illusion.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Bird Cage Trick.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 101

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Bird Cage Trick.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Map of Europe Illusion.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 102

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone’s Map of Europe Illusion.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone with Butterfly Assistants.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 103

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone with Butterfly Assistants.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobby Photo of Blackstone with Assistants in Hat Boxes.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 104

    Lobby Photo of Blackstone with Assistants in Hat Boxes....

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobby Photo of a Blackstone Stage Illusion.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 105

    Lobby Photo of a Blackstone Stage Illusion.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Two Lobby Photos of Blackstone and Assistants.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 106

    Two Lobby Photos of Blackstone and Assistants.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 107

    Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Framed Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 108

    Framed Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Framed Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 109

    Framed Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 110

    Lobby Portrait of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lobby Portrait. The Great Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 111

    Lobby Portrait. The Great Blackstone.

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Blackstone & Co. at Atlantic City.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 112

    Blackstone & Co. at Atlantic City.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Trick Photograph of Blackstone’s Floating Light Bulb.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 113

    Trick Photograph of Blackstone’s Floating Light Bulb.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Photograph of Blackstone Signed “Harry Bouton”.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 114

    Photograph of Blackstone Signed “Harry Bouton”.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Signed Photograph of Blackstone with Two Assistants.
    Estimate
    $150 - $200
    Lot 115

    Signed Photograph of Blackstone with Two Assistants.

    Est.
    $150 - $200
  • Signed Photograph of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 116

    Signed Photograph of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Signed Collage Photograph of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 117

    Signed Collage Photograph of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Signed Photograph of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 118

    Signed Photograph of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Pair of Portrait Photographs of Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 119

    Pair of Portrait Photographs of Blackstone.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Schlitz Beer Party Photo of Blackstone, Walter Gibson, and Others.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 120

    Schlitz Beer Party Photo of Blackstone, Walter Gibson, ...

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Photograph of Blackstone at Children’s Matinee.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 121

    Photograph of Blackstone at Children’s Matinee.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Real Photo Postcard Signed by Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 122

    Real Photo Postcard Signed by Blackstone.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • File of Pete and Millie Bouton Photos, and a Signed Blackstone Postcard.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 123

    File of Pete and Millie Bouton Photos, and a Signed Bla...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Blackstone USO Show Archive.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 124

    Blackstone USO Show Archive.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Eight Photographs of Blackstone Escape Stunts.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 125

    Eight Photographs of Blackstone Escape Stunts.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • File of 25 Photos of Blackstone Theater Marquees and Signs.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 126

    File of 25 Photos of Blackstone Theater Marquees and Si...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Lot of Six Photos of Blackstone at an Arizona Ranch.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 127

    Lot of Six Photos of Blackstone at an Arizona Ranch.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Group of 13 Harry Blackstone Sr. Publicity Photographs.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 128

    Group of 13 Harry Blackstone Sr. Publicity Photographs....

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Collection of 25 Portraits of Harry Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 129

    Collection of 25 Portraits of Harry Blackstone.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Collection of Over 60 Photographs of Blackstone On Stage.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 130

    Collection of Over 60 Photographs of Blackstone On Stag...

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Nineteen Photos of Blackstone and Famous Magicians.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 131

    Nineteen Photos of Blackstone and Famous Magicians.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Photograph of Pete Boughton Dressed as a Clown.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 132

    Photograph of Pete Boughton Dressed as a Clown.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Collection of Peter Bouton’s Neckties.
    Estimate
    $50 - $100
    Lot 133

    Collection of Peter Bouton’s Neckties.

    Est.
    $50 - $100
  • Archive of Pete Bouton Memorabilia.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 134

    Archive of Pete Bouton Memorabilia.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Blackstone. Big Combination.
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $2,500
    Lot 135

    Blackstone. Big Combination.

    Est.
    $2,000 - $2,500
  • Blackstone. Big Combination.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 136

    Blackstone. Big Combination.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Blackstone. Oriental Nights.
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 137

    Blackstone. Oriental Nights.

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Eclipses the Sun. Blackstone. Greatest Magician The World Has Ever Known.
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 138

    Eclipses the Sun. Blackstone. Greatest Magician The Wor...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Necromantic Extravaganza.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 139

    Necromantic Extravaganza.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • World’s Greatest Magician. Blackstone. Crowned King of Magicians at Detroit, 1934.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 140

    World’s Greatest Magician. Blackstone. Crowned King of ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Blackstone. King of Magicians.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 141

    Blackstone. King of Magicians.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Blackstone.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 142

    Blackstone.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Blackstone and His Show of 1001 Wonders. Thrill After Thrill. Laugh After Laugh.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 143

    Blackstone and His Show of 1001 Wonders. Thrill After T...

    Est.
    $100 - $200

Auction Description

Blackstone Magic Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

Potter & Potter's October sale features relics from the career of Harry Blackstone, Sr. In a career spanning some five decades, Blackstone cemented his reputation as the leading stage magician of his generation. He filled theaters from coast-to-coast, became a comic book hero, endorsed products, and cast a magic spell over theater patrons for nearly half a century.

The auction features Blackstone memorabilia owned, used, and collected by the master, among them original oil paintings, show costumes, Blackstone's famous Vanishing Birdcage (and other props), stone lithographs,  photographs, correspondence and archival material, original cartoons and artwork, film footage and audio recordings of Blackstone and his troupe, and much more. Much of the material has been unseen for the last five decades. Complementing the Blackstone material will be objects related to the career of his son and successor, Harry Blackstone, Jr., as well as a selection of choice vintage magic posters, props, books, and ephemera.

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Potter & Potter Auctions
Chicago, IL 60613
United States

potterauctions@gmail.com

Phone:(773) 472-1442

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 23.00

Bid Increments

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$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$6,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Shipping Info

If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

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Terms & Conditions

CONDITIONS OF SALE


The lots listed in this catalogue (whether printed or posted online) will be offered at public auction by Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., as agent for consignor(s) subject to the following terms and conditions. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

PRIOR TO THE SALE

Please examine lots. Prospective buyers are strongly advised to "in person" or by personally retained Agent, examine any property in which they are interested before the auction takes place. Condition reports may be provided if requested in a timely manner.

Condition of lots, Warranties and Representations - All lots are sold "AS IS" and without recourse, and neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any warranties or representations, express or implied with respect to such lots. Neither Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. nor its consignor(s) makes any express or implied warranty or representation of any kind or nature with respect to merchantability, fitness for purpose, correctness of the catalogue or other description of the physical condition, size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, material, genuineness, attribution, provenance, period, source, origin, completeness, historical significance of any lot sold. The absence of any reference to the condition of a lot does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. No statement, whether written or oral, and whether made in the catalogue, or in supplements to the catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of sale, a posting or announcement, the remarks of an auctioneer, or otherwise, shall be deemed to create any warranty, representation or assumption of liability. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. and its consignor(s) make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold.

AT THE SALE

Registration Before Bidding - A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., is under no obligation to approve the registration of any prospective registrant.

Bidding as Principal - When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed upon in writing with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc., and that Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will only look to the principal for payment.

Absentee Bids - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids given to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person. Bids must be placed in U.S. dollars. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and these are the highest bids on the lot at the auction, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. does not not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with such written bid(s).

Telephone Bids - If a prospective buyer makes arrangements with us prior to the commencement of the sale we will use reasonable efforts to contact said prospective buyer to enable them to participate in the bidding by telephone and we do not accept liability for failure to do so or for errors and omissions in connection with telephone bidding.

Online Bids - We will use reasonable efforts to carry out online bids and do not accept liability for equipment failure, inability to access the internet or software malfunctions related to the execution of online bids. To avoid the possibility of any error in entering or acceptance of an online bid, it is recommended that you bid directly with Potter and Potter auctions either by way of in person, absentee or telephone bidding. The buyer's premium for online bids shall be higher than the buyer's premium for in-person and telephone bids.

Reserves - Although the majority of the lots in the sale are offered without reserve, some lots in the sale may be subject to a reserve which is the confidential minimum price below which such lot will not be sold. The reserve will not exceed the low estimate of the lot. Reserves are agreed upon with consignors or, in the absence thereof, the absolute discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. With respect to lots that are offered without reserve, unless there are already competing bids, the auctioneer, in his or her discretion, will generally open the bidding at half of the low estimate for the lot. In the absence of a bid at that level, the auctioneer may proceed backwards at his or her discretion until a bid is recognized, and then continue up from that amount.

Auctioneer's Discretion - The auctioneer has the right at his or her absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he or she may decide, to withdraw any lot, and in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive.

Successful Bid - The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer will be the purchaser. In the case of a tie bid, the winning bidder will determined by the auctioneer at his or her sole discretion. In the event of a dispute between bidders, the auctioneer has final discretion to determine the successful bidder or to re-offer the lot in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, the Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. sale record shall be conclusive. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer's hammer to the highest acknowledged bidder subject to the Conditions of Sale set forth herein, and the bidder assumes full risk and responsibility.

AFTER THE SALE

Buyer's Premium - In addition to the hammer price, the online buyer agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a buyer's premium of 23%, and the applicable sales tax added to the final total. BIDDERS THAT SUCCESSFULLY BID DIRECTLY WITH POTTER AUCTIONS, THROUGH IN PERSON, ABSENTEE OR TELEPHONE BIDS, SHALL also be subject to a 20% buyer's premium.

Payment - The buyer must pay the entire amount due (including the hammer price, buyer's premium, all applicable taxes and other charges) no later than 5 p.m. on the seventh (7) business day following the sale. Payment in U.S. dollars may be made with cash; bank check or cashier's check drawn on a U.S. bank; money order; or wire transfer unless other arrangements are made with Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. a handling charge of $50 for any check dishonored by Bank.

Due to credit card processing charges, In the event buyer desires to pay by using a credit card, a convenience fee equaling 2.5 % of the entire amount due shall be added to the buyer's invoice. 'We encourage you to pay by sending us a check or wire transfer to avoid the credit card convenience fee. Potter and Potter will consider payment through Paypal only for domestic orders, owing to the extremely high service charges for international transactions.

Non-Payment - If we do not receive payment in full, in good cleared funds, within seven (7) business days following the sale, we are entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following measures, in addition to any additional actions available to us by law: (1) to impose a late charge of one and a half percent (1.5%) per thirty (30) days of the total purchase price, prorated to commence on the date of the sale; (2) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to begin legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; (3) to rescind the sale; (4) to resell the property publicly or privately with such terms as we find appropriate; (5) to resell the property at public auction without reserve, and with the purchaser liable for any deficiency, cost, including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commission on both sales at our regular rate, all other charges due hereunder and incidental damages. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any property in our possession owned by such purchaser. At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity; (6) to offset against any amount owed; (7) to not allow any bids at any upcoming auction by or on behalf of the buyer; (8)to take other action as we find necessary or appropriate.

LIABILITY

Condition Reports - Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. is not responsible for the correctness of any statement of any kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Neither the seller, ourselves, our officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, completeness, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, prior ownership history, or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph.

Purchased Lots - If for any reason a purchased lot cannot be delivered in the same condition as at the time of sale, or should any purchased lot be stolen, mis-delivered or lost prior to delivery, Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. shall not be liable for any amount in excess of that paid by the purchaser.

Legal Ramifications - The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in Illinois. If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Discretion - Any and all of the conditions may be waived or modified in the sole discretion of Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc.

Please note: Posters are graded on a letter system, A - C, and are linen backed unless otherwise noted.