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  • Wonder Screen.
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 97

    Wonder Screen.

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Karson Wrist Chopper.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 98

    Karson Wrist Chopper.

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Wu Ling Pagoda.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 99

    Wu Ling Pagoda.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, and Effie Klinker Puppet Set.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 100

    Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, and Effie Klinker Pup...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Punch and Judy Puppets and Stage.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 101

    Punch and Judy Puppets and Stage.

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    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Insull Ventriloquist Figure.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 102

    Insull Ventriloquist Figure.

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    $800 - $1,200
  • Le Mare Ventriloquist Figure.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 103

    Le Mare Ventriloquist Figure.

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    $400 - $600
  • Jerry Mahoney Ventriloquist Doll Toy.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 104

    Jerry Mahoney Ventriloquist Doll Toy.

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    $100 - $200
  • Talking Toby Jug.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 105

    Talking Toby Jug.

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    $400 - $600
  • Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 106

    Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure.

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    $400 - $600
  • Ventriloquist Figure.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 107

    Ventriloquist Figure.

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    $400 - $600
  • Antique Strait Jacket.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 108

    Antique Strait Jacket.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Cups and Balls Performer Sterling Silver Statuette.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 109

    Cups and Balls Performer Sterling Silver Statuette.

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    $150 - $250
  • Houdini, Harry. S.A.M. Centenary Bust.
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    $100 - $200
    Lot 110

    Houdini, Harry. S.A.M. Centenary Bust.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Antique Gaming Sets with Booklets by Hoffmann.
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 111

    Group of Antique Gaming Sets with Booklets by Hoffmann....

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Albo, Robert. Classic Magic Series.
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 112

    Albo, Robert. Classic Magic Series.

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Albo, Robert and Philip Schwartz. The Ultimate Thayer.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 113

    Albo, Robert and Philip Schwartz. The Ultimate Thayer.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • [Automata] Lot of Two Volumes.
    Estimate
    $200 - $400
    Lot 114

    [Automata] Lot of Two Volumes.

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Ball, W.W. Rouse. Recreations Mathematiques et Problemes [Author’s Copy].
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 115

    Ball, W.W. Rouse. Recreations Mathematiques et Probleme...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Blackstone, Harry. Blackstone’s Modern Card Tricks.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 115A

    Blackstone, Harry. Blackstone’s Modern Card Tricks.

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • [Blow Book] Hokus Pokus.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 116

    [Blow Book] Hokus Pokus.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Boaz, Herman. The Juggler’s Oracle; or, The Whole Art of Legerdemain Laid Open.
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 117

    Boaz, Herman. The Juggler’s Oracle; or, The Whole Art o...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Buffum, Richard. The Brema Brasses.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 118

    Buffum, Richard. The Brema Brasses.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Burgess, J. Tom. Knots, Ties and Splices.
    Estimate
    $80 - $150
    Lot 119

    Burgess, J. Tom. Knots, Ties and Splices.

    Est.
    $80 - $150
  • Caveney, Mike and William Rauscher. Servais Leroy: Monarch of Mystery.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 120

    Caveney, Mike and William Rauscher. Servais Leroy: Mona...

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    $150 - $250
  • Chapuis, Alfred and Edouard Gelis. Le Monde des Automates.
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 121

    Chapuis, Alfred and Edouard Gelis. Le Monde des Automat...

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Charvet, David. Jack Gwynne: The Man, His Mind, and His Royal Family of Magic.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 122

    Charvet, David. Jack Gwynne: The Man, His Mind, and His...

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • [Chinese] Antiquarian Work on Puzzles and Magic.
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 123

    [Chinese] Antiquarian Work on Puzzles and Magic.

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Clarke, Sidney. The Annals of Conjuring.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 124

    Clarke, Sidney. The Annals of Conjuring.

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    $200 - $300
  • Clarke, Sidney W. The Annals of Conjuring.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 125

    Clarke, Sidney W. The Annals of Conjuring.

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Cockton, Henry. The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vox the Ventriloquist.
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 126

    Cockton, Henry. The Life and Adventures of Valentine Vo...

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • Comte. Le Magicien de Société.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 127

    Comte. Le Magicien de Société.

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • The Conjuror’s Magazine.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 128

    The Conjuror’s Magazine.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Curiosities for the Ingenious: Selected from the Most Authentic Treasures of Nature, Science, and Art.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 129

    Curiosities for the Ingenious: Selected from the Most A...

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    $200 - $300
  • Decremps, Henri. Five Classic Volumes on Magic.
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 130

    Decremps, Henri. Five Classic Volumes on Magic.

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Dhotel, Jules. Prestidigitation Sans Baggage.
    Estimate
    $750 - $1,000
    Lot 131

    Dhotel, Jules. Prestidigitation Sans Baggage.

    Est.
    $750 - $1,000
  • Disher, M. Willson. Clowns & Pantomimes.
    Estimate
    $80 - $150
    Lot 132

    Disher, M. Willson. Clowns & Pantomimes.

    Est.
    $80 - $150
  • Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table.
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 133

    Erdnase, S.W. The Expert at the Card Table.

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Escudier, Gaston. Les Saltimbanques.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 134

    Escudier, Gaston. Les Saltimbanques.

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Evans, Henry Ridgely. The Old and The New Magic.
    Estimate
    $150 - $250
    Lot 135

    Evans, Henry Ridgely. The Old and The New Magic.

    Est.
    $150 - $250
  • Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.
    Estimate
    $300 - $400
    Lot 136

    Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Arti...

    Est.
    $300 - $400
  • Findlay, J.B. The Travels of Testot.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 137

    Findlay, J.B. The Travels of Testot.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Findlay, J.B. Group of Fifteen Collectors Annuals and Other Publications.
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 138

    Findlay, J.B. Group of Fifteen Collectors Annuals and O...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Fourrey, Emile. Two Volumes on Recreational Mathematics.
    Estimate
    $100 - $200
    Lot 139

    Fourrey, Emile. Two Volumes on Recreational Mathematics...

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Group of Five Vintage and Antiquarian Volumes on Conjuring and Related Subjects.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 140

    Group of Five Vintage and Antiquarian Volumes on Conjur...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Garcia, Frank. Group of Seven Books and Booklets on Magic.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 141

    Garcia, Frank. Group of Seven Books and Booklets on Mag...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Gardner, Martin. Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic.
    Estimate
    $100 - $150
    Lot 142

    Gardner, Martin. Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic.

    Est.
    $100 - $150
  • Gaultier, Camille. La Prestidigitation Sans Appareils.
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 143

    Gaultier, Camille. La Prestidigitation Sans Appareils.

    Est.
    $250 - $350

Auction Description

Spring Magic Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

Our spring auction features magic memorabilia, books, posters, and apparatus for beginning and advanced collectors alike. Highlights include a brooch presented to Bess Houdini by Russian royalty, Carl Waring Jones correspondence, and three pages of rhyming verse hand written by Harry Houdini.

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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

Start Increments ($)
$0 $5
$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.

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 20%, 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.