Set Reminder2022-05-21 12:00:002022-05-21 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdiniana-magic-memorabilia-21949 Our May magic sale features Houdiniana that has never before come to market. From the earliest known photograph of Houdini and Hardeen performing a magic trick, to Houdini family heirlooms, scrapbooks, and more, this offering is one not to be missed.
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MASKELYNE, John Nevil. ?1,000 Reward Box Trick Handbill. London, 1870s. Three paragraphs outline Maskelyne?s challenge to his naysayers, to prove they have ?discovered the secrets of my Box trick; and (2) Produce a Box, and ? show that it will stand the same tests of examination ? two which I shall submit my own box?.? Black ink on thin paper, 9 x 7 ??. Minor crease; very good. Scarce. The Box Trick was one of the formative mysteries in Maskelyne?s career, and helped make him famous.