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THBCHRISTOPHER, Milbourne (1914-1984). Milbourne Christopher’s...
Lot 525
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By Potter & Potter Auctions
Jun 17, 2023
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2023-06-17 12:00:00
2023-06-17 12:00:00
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Bidsquare : Summer Magic Auction
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Our summer sale was an extravaganza of vintage and modern magic apparatus, featuring further selections from the collections of Jim Deloach and William Trotter. Rarities from the shops of P&L, Abbott's, Collector's Workshop, Thayer, Okito, and others will cross the block. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
Our summer sale was an extravaganza of vintage and modern magic apparatus, featuring further selections from the collections of Jim Deloach and William Trotter. Rarities from the shops of P&L, Abbott's, Collector's Workshop, Thayer, Okito, and others will cross the block. Prices Realized Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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- Lot Description
CHRISTOPHER, Milbourne (1914-1984). Milbourne Christopher?s Thumbcuffs and Signed Actor?s Equity Membership Card. Framed presentation includes the September, 1948 cover of The Sphinx featuring Christopher wearing thumbcuffs, the original chrome-plated restraints shown in the cover photograph, and another ad showing Christopher in later years wearing the cuffs from a performance wherein he portrayed Houdini at Lincoln Center. Framed together with Christopher?s Actor?s Equity signed membership card (dated May 1, 1968). Card approximately 2 x 3 ??. Frame 20 ? x 24?. Christopher was one of the most prominent illusionists and magic authors of his time, serving as President of the Society of American Magicians, and was a founding member of the Committee of Skeptical Inquiry. He wrote many books on magic tricks and magicians, including The Illustrated History of Magic (1974).
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