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The Magic Circle

Heritage Auction Sunday May 31st 2009 at

The Centre for the Magic Arts 12 Stephenson Way, London NW1 2HD Viewing from 9.30 am Auction Commences at 1.30 pm Auctioneer

Henry Lewis FRICS MIMC

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INTRODUCTION Dear Fellow Magician I hope you enjoy this Heritage Auction. I have tried to include lots which appeal to a broad spectrum of magicians, not just collectors. I am pleased to offer a mix of quality posters, books, props, ephemera, catalogues, coins and other related paraphernalia. Some lots have reserves and all lots have estimated guide prices in pounds sterling. I am grateful to those individuals and estates who have entrusted their consignments to myself and The Magic Circle for this sale. Items being sold from The Magic Circle Collection are clearly indicated. An event of this scale does not run without considerable manpower. I would like to thank Scott Penrose, Chairman of The Magic Circle, for his limitless enthusiasm and guidance in coordinating many decisions that had to be made by Council; Tracey Mullis, Premises Manager, and her team for overseeing the organisation of Stephenson Way; the Technical Crew for help throughout; Treasurer Keith Cooper and his team for financial advice and support; Peter Scarlett for typesetting this catalogue and communicating with the printers; and the many other porters, caterers and other volunteers who have given up their time to assist with the success of the day. Last, but not least, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and gratitude, on behalf of The Magic Circle, to Henry Lewis for agreeing to bang the gavel one last time. I am also indebted to Lionel Russell, Executive Curator, who has kept me focused over the last six months with his friendship, advice and good humour! Have a great day…………………and please bid generously!

Tim Reed AIMC Heritage Auction Manager; Deputy Executive Curator.

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TERMS and CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. Verbal assurances given by the Auctioneer imply no warranty as to authenticity. The Auctioneer makes no warranty either statutory or implied in respect of the goods sold. The buyer purchases as viewed at the time of sale in accordance with these Conditions of Sale. 2. Certain statements contained in this catalogue are statements of opinion and should not be taken as fact. Intending purchasers must satisfy themselves by inspection or otherwise as to the correctness of each statement contained in the particulars. 3. The Auctioneer accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to property nor the unauthorised removal of any goods. 4. The highest bidder shall be the buyer and in the event of dispute the Auctioneer shall have absolute discretion to settle it or re-offer the lot. The Auctioneer may regulate the bidding, refuse any bid and divide, consolidate, or withdraw any lots without previous notice. At the Auctioneer’s discretion he may bid for any lot with a reserve or on behalf of postal or email bidders if sent to the Auctioneer personally. Email: [email protected] Bids will be treated on behalf of the bidder as if the bidder was present at the sale providing a valid Visa/Master Card is arranged with the cashier at The Magic Circle prior to the commencement of the auction. 5. Every lot shall, at the fall of the hammer, be considered as delivered. Payment must be made by cash, cheque with banker’s card or by credit card (Visa/Master Card only) by prior arrangement with the cashier. Credit card payments will be surcharged by 3% to cover administration charges. In default of payment the Auctioneer may re-sell the lot by auction or privately. 6. No purchase can be removed until payment has been received, and a receipt given, by the Auctioneer’s cashier to whom each buyer shall pay the purchase money. The name given at the time of the sale will appear on the buyer’s invoice and receipt, and no alterations will be made. No purchaser or vendor is permitted in the viewing room after the sale. It is in the interests of all that only the sale staff will pass the goods to the appropriate purchaser or unsuccessful vendor at the door of the viewing room on sight of the official receipt or clearance document. To comply with health and safety regulations your patience is requested.

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7. Goods held in the custody of the Auctioneer shall not be considered as insured. 8. Buyers shall remove all purchases within two hours following the completion of the sale, or between the hours of 10.30am and 4.00pm on the day following the sale. Buyers are responsible for handling and packing their purchases. By arrangement, a world-wide carrier service is available, including packing and handling, at the buyer’s expense. Purchases not removed from the premises in accordance with the above conditions will be sent into external public storage and the purchaser shall be responsible for storage charges, labour prior and transport before they can be removed from such store. 9. Every person on the premises before, during or after the sale shall be deemed to be there at his/her own risk and with notice of the condition of the premises and of the method or arranging the furniture etc. Such person shall have no claim against the Auctioneer, Auction Manager or Staff in respect of any injury or any accident that he/she might sustain or any accident which may occur from any cause whatsoever. 10. Every care has been taken in the compilation of this catalogue but no responsibility can be taken for any errors. The descriptions are intended to be of assistance to buyers and in no way guarantee that faults etc. do not exist. Bids in absentia will be accepted by post to: Henry Lewis MIMC; FRICS Auctioneer The Magic Circle 12 Stephenson Way London NW1 2HD England Fax: +44 (0)20 7387 5114 for the attention of Henry Lewis Email: [email protected] Including full Credit Card details (Visa/Master Card only) These bids must be received no later than 12 noon (GMT) Saturday 30 May 2009.

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001) DEMON BREAK-APART GUN. A well made prop with aluminium barrel and wooden handle; Davenports Magic; together with a set of Production Nesting Pocket Watches. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 002) SLIDING DIE BOX. A vintage British Die Box, in light coloured wood. A classic, from the House of Davenport. In excellent condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 003) LINKING RINGS. A heavy duty, thick gauge chromed set of 10” rings, together with another set, in thinner metal, not chromed. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-30 004) CRYSTAL CASKET. An antique Casket, made in glass with brass fittings to produce a spring ball or similar. In overall very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-40 005) CHANGING CANISTER. An antique toll ware Changing Canister, in metal. Shows considerable wear but is functioning effectively. Uncommon. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 006) DEMON SAND & SUGAR. The rarely seen Louis Histed classic, sold by Davenports. The contents of two metal canisters change places, multiply etc. Painted in navy blue, with some wear to paintwork, otherwise in good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 007) FOUR ICES. The comedy classic popularised by Magic Circle stalwart Geoffrey Robinson. This jumbo set was sold by International Magic, together with a wooden display stand and instructions. All in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25

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008) ERIC LEWIS’ SNOWMAN TRICK. Apparatus to make a snowman appear, from a tube previously shown to be empty, which can be examined after the performance. Nicely decorated metal tube and in good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 009) TUBES & MORE. A job lot of various metal magical tubes, and other similar vintage pieces, including Organ Pipes; Ghost Tube etc. Mostly in painted metal. Condition varies. From The Magic Collection. £20-30 010) ASSORTED MAGIC. Another job lot of vintage props including Sucker Card Change Frame; chromed table; metal vanishing canes, Al Koran’s Haunted Bell; card rise; Die Through Hat (in cardboard); Jack Hughes Vanishing Radio and others. Overall condition good; a real mix. From The Magic Circle Collection. £50-75

JEREMY BEADLE, MBE (1948-2008) Jeremy Beadle was probably Britain’s best known practical joker. His top rated television shows, namely ‘Game For A Laugh’; ‘Beadle’s About’ and ‘You’ve Been Framed’ enjoyed enormous success for many years. In 1989 he had his own, albeit short lived, magic series ‘Beadle’s Box of Tricks’. Although never a member of The Magic Circle, he was a passionate hobbyist and was often seen at The Magic Circle Dealers Day. The Magic Circle is particularly grateful to the Beadle estate, whose generous donation of books, magic and videos, was extensive. The following few lots are surplus to the museum’s requirements. 011) CHANGE BAG. A modern one-handed Change Bag; a Supreme Comedy Collapsing Stool, in painted wood; and a juggling prop. In very good condition. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £30-50

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012) ELECTRIC HOT BOOK OF FLAMES. (Paul Diamond, with instructions); plus a similar gaffed prop book of Recipes. Sold together with a copy of Jeremy Beadle’s autobiography. In very good condition. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £20-30 013) THE CHAIR. With routine by Steve Thomas, USA, 1992. A comedy collapsing metal chair. In very good condition. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £30--50 014) PERFECT NET BAG. A great Guy Bavli effect complete with instructions; as new. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £20-30 015) LIGHTBULBS. An unusual and expensive effect but what it is does, the new owner can decide!! Four differently coloured light bulbs and corresponding switches affixed to a board for use in a monte routine. In very good condition and well made; electrics appear to be sound. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £30-50 016) GLASSES. An impressive assortment of trick brandy goblets; gimmicked glasses (Okito; Hydrostatic); and other related gags and jokes with a liquid theme. Overall very good condition; in plastic and glass; some in original packaging. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £20-40 017) ASSORTED MAGIC. A lot of various props, mostly for the stage, and other effects in good condition. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £20-30 018) CATALOGUES. A collection of catalogues mostly from the 19701990s, including large catalogues for dealers Supreme, Abbott’s, Hank Lee, International, Magical Wonders, Magic Inc, L&L Publishing, Practical Magic, Kaymar, Hades, Repro, Hollywood Magic Shop, Hamley and several for Davenports. In overall very good condition. From The Jeremy Beadle Collection. £30-50

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019) DEMON SILKS. Three stunning 36” full colour Demon silks sold by Davenports from the 1930s. Offered here are the Butterfly; Sun Burst and another colourful example; sold together with the ‘Demon Silk Tricks’ catalogue illustrated with many examples, including the ones offered here. In overall very good condition. Uncommon in this size. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 020) POSTER. RAYMOND. Horizontal poster; mounted on card; fold marks with surface rubbing and scratches. Has been cut and crudely remounted. Moody Bros, Birmingham; 38 by 20 inches (76 by 51cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £200-400 021) POSTER. Dr Zomb Is Watching You. Small poster showing a one-eyed creature against a black background.. Small tear which has been repaired; unmounted and surface damage. Zomb was a performance name of Ormond McGill. A striking image. 14.5 by 19.25 inches (37 by 49cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-30 022) HINDU CUPS. A quality vintage wooden set of cups painted in blue, pink, black and gold. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 023) POSTERS. 3 different images for Le Grand David: ‘I’ve Seen Le Grand David’, printed on canvas; ‘Always A Wonder To Remember’ number 20 of 21 signed posters; and Yankee Gathering/NEMCA 2000 In very good condition. Unmounted; as issued. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 024) CARD LADLE. An early black toll ware Victorian Card Ladle. Some wear to the paintwork, but mechanism sound. Good condition for age. Rare. From The Magic Circle Collection. £50-75 025) VINTAGE PACKS OF CARDS. Approx 50 packs including several unopened, in original cellophane, by New Bond Card Co. In this lot are the famous ‘Indian’ backs, both in red and green, which were popular by many magicians as fanning cards; plus others made by Steamboat. From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-30

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026) TOKENS & COINS. A fascinating assortment of magical souvenir tokens including Klingl; Felsman; Mysto; DeVere; Hamley; Klosterman; Roterberg; Abbott; Gilbert Stout; Bartl; Frank Staff; Gamagic; together with approximately sixty Nelson Downs palming coins, as supplied by Davenports; as well as a selection of other assorted coins and gimmicks. From The Magic Circle Collection. £50-75 027) JOHN CALVERT. A file of memorabilia relating to the legend of magic: ‘The Linking Ring’, 2004; ‘The Magic Circular’ 1975 and 2005 featuring the performer on the cover with photos and articles; two different advertising leaflets for the biography by William Rauscher; a leaflet for a London performance of ‘Magicarama’ and a publicity $5 bill, postcard and IBM programme. A nice lot. £15-25 028) ‘THE MAGIC CIRCLE RECORD’. (1980) LP Record, in sleeve, with contributions from eighteen magicians; together with other ephemera relating to the society, including Heritage and Collectors Day programmes; Christmas Shows, and the 2005 Royal Mail stamps; and other similar pieces. All in very good condition. £15-25 029) DAVID COPPERFIELD. ‘David Copperfield’s Beyond Imagination’, 1997, first soft backed edition, good condition; 1983 Louis Tannen catalogue with Copperfield on cover, hard backed, with minor wear and foxing; together with a full colour poster for his first British tour, Earls Court, London, 1994, depicting Copperfield’s ‘Flying’ illusion, in excellent condition. £15-25 030) PAUL DANIELS. A lot of books relating to the star entertainer: Magic Book (1980); More Magic (1981); Magic Annual (1982); Magic Annual (1983); 77 Popular Card Games & Tricks (1985); “Paul Daniels Adult Magic (Murray, 1989) and “Paul Daniels & The Story of Magic” (Fisher, 1987). All first editions, complete with dust jackets if issued. All in very good condition. £20-£30

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031) SIEGFRIED & ROY. An archive of several large full-colour glossy souvenir programmes, from the Frontier and Mirage theatres, including the recent programme and flier for their first trip to Britain at The London Palladium, 2008; together with copies of ‘MAGIC’ and ‘Genii’ featuring the Vegas duo on the cover, with feature articles inside; 1981-2008. In very good condition. £20-£30 032) TOMMY COOPER. Memorabilia for the comedy magician including a promotional booklet; postcards; trade cards and commemorative souvenir first day cover as well as a souvenir pack of cards, unopened, and instruction booklet to promote KP Nuts, 1979. Rare in this condition. A nice lot. £20-£30 033) GREETING CARDS. An extensive collection over 500 cards, all with magical theme. The collection is, largely, split into two categories: those cards especially designed by and for magicians; and those which are commercially available in high street shops. Names include Ali Bongo; Eddie Dawes; John Henry Grossman; John Mulholland; Levante; Donald Stuart; Percy Naldrett; Paul Daniels; Dany Trick; John Young; Brian Miller; Supreme; Le Grand David; Bill Stickland and others for clubs such as IBM and The Magic Circle and Young Magicians Club. In many cases there are several different cards for each performer. Sold in archival albums. An important collection which was built up over thirty years. £200-250 034) PRINTS. A group of vintage prints with a magic theme. ‘Advice to a Hostess’, magician pulling a rabbit from a hat, c1902, Life Publishing; ‘Messrs Maskelyne & Cooke’s Anti-spiritualistic Entertainment at Egyptian Hall’, ‘The Graphic’ 1878; ‘Juvenile Conjuring’, Illustrated London News, 1855; ‘The Christmas Conjuror’, Illustrated London News, 1877; ‘The Children’s Conjurer’, a print of an oil painting by H Abes in the George Armstrong Collection; ‘Artful cards or Sharps and Flats’; ‘Interior of Fort St George with Rope Dancers, Tumblers’, London, 1822 (creased). A rare grouping, sold in portfolio and all in very good condition for age. £75-100

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035) ROBERT HARBIN. Drawings. Two white foolscap pages bearing the sketches of various ‘bedside tables’ by Robert Harbin, with notations in ink, signed Bob. Instantly recognisable is the famous Harbin foldaway table still used by magicians today. It is believed this piece was sent to Eric Lewis. Some folds, when mailed, otherwise very good condition. Would look great framed. £50-75 036) ‘WANDERING WANDS’ by Reg Gayton. An unusual prop made by Eric Lewis. Originally belonging to Eric Lewis, the prop made its way to Edward Pearce MIMC, and then passed to Richard Stupple, MIMC who performed this effect in his lectures on the inventor. A wand travels between three wooden foot high tubes, painted in red and gold. With original instructions. Prop in good condition. Rare. £40-60 037) CAT & CANARY. By Eric Lewis. This is the UNIQUE large size version of the classic trick. Made in wood, painted green. Originally belonging to Eric Lewis, the prop made its way to Edward Pearce MIMC, and then passed to Richard Stupple, MIMC who performed this effect in his lectures on the inventor. Prop is in good condition. £50-75 038) PIRATE’S CHEST. By Eric Lewis. An imposing wooden trunk, in black and gold, complete with pistol, three rings, sword, hats, patches and instructions. Originally belonging to Eric Lewis, the prop made its way to Edward Pearce MIMC, and then passed to Richard Stupple, MIMC who performed this effect in his lectures on the inventor. Prop is in very good condition in its custom carrying case. (see pg 51 of ‘The Crowning Miracles’). £50-75 039) SPINNING DISK BOX. By Eric Lewis. A striking vintage piece. Originally belonging to Eric Lewis, the prop made its way to Edward Pearce MIMC, and then passed to Richard Stupple, MIMC who performed this effect in his lectures on the inventor. £50-75

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040) ‘ABRACADABRA’. A near complete file of the magazine which commenced in 1946 and recently ceased in 2009. Volumes 1-60 (1946-75) bound in matching red cloth, with special issues bound separately, in 31 volumes; the remainder (volumes 61 onwards) loose, in box files, as issued, 1976 to approx 2008. About 3,000 magazines. In very good condition. £150-200 041) BOOKS. FINDLAY & SAWYER: Prof Hoffmann: A Study. 1977. Limited first edition of 500, with dust jacket. Inscribed by Thomas Sawyer and Elsie Findlay; HALL: Old Conjuring Books, 1972, signed first edition, number 426 of one thousand.. In very good condition.. £60-80 042) BOOKS. STEINMEYER: Hiding The Elephant, 2004, first British edition; LAMB: Victorian Magic, 1976; LAMB: Magic Illustrated Dictionary, 1979; LAMONT: The Rise of The Indian Rope Trick, 2004; FIELDHOUSE: For The Love of Tommy, 1986; WADE: The Trade of The Tricks, 1974; TOOLE-STOTT: English Circus Books; TOOLE-STOTT: A Bibliography of English Conjuring, 1976, 1978 (2 volumes). All hard backed first editions, in dust jackets, as issued, in very good condition. £100-120 043) MASKELYNE BOOKS. MASKELYNE, J.N: Automata, 1989, hard backed, first edition; Sharps & Flats, 1894, first edition, hard backed, in red cloth, overall very good condition with minor rubbing; MASKELYNE, Nevil: Maskelyne on the Performance of Magic, 1976, soft backed first Dover edition; MASKELYNE, Jasper: White Magic, first edition, in dust jacket, hard backed; overall good/very good condition; FISHER: David: The War Magician, 2005, soft backed second edition; together with an audio cassette recording of Jasper taken from a Parlophone record. A nice lot; rarely seen together. £100-120 044) BOOKS. HIBBERD: A Chronicle of Magic 1900-1992, first edition, spirally bound, 2003; DELFONT: Curtain Up!, 1989, first edition, hard backed, with dust jacket. In very good condition. Essential reference. £30-50

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045) BOOKS. CLARK,: The Worlds Greatest Magic, 1976; BERGERON: Willard The Wizard, 1978; DAWES & SETTERINGTON: The Book of Magic, 1986; GRESHAM: Penny Arcadia – The Magical Museum of Amusement Machines, 1985, soft backed; FURST: Famous Magicians of The World; 1957; signed by the author, soft backed; Great Magic Shows, 1968, signed by the author, soft backed; LARSEN: Milt Larsen’s Magic Castle Tour, soft backed; Hollywood Illusion: Magic Castle, 2000, soft backed. All books in very good condition; first editions; in dust jackets if issued. £50-75 046) BOOKS: MORETTI: Eine Magische Karriere, 1997, inscribed by the author, 2005; SKINNER: Over The Hill With A Magic Carpet, 1999; RICKARD: Collecting Printed Ephemera, 1988; SPEAIGHT: Collecting Theatre Memorabilia, 1988; RAUSCHER: John Calvert, 1987. All first editions, with dust jackets if issued, in very good condition. £50-75 047) BOOKS. HERTZ: A Modern Mystery Merchant, 1924, front endpaper clipped, rubbing to outer boards; LEWIS & WARLOCK: P T Selbit – Magical Innovator, 1989; CLARKE: The Annals of Conjuring, 2001, Miracle Factory edition. All first editions, with dust jackets if issued, in very good condition. £75-100 048) HOUDINI. A small library of books on the escapologist. KRASKE: Harry Houdini Master of Magic, soft backed; CANNELL: Secrets of Houdini, first edition, hard backed; GRESHAM: Houdini, 1960, hard backed, no dust jacket; RANDI & SUGAR: Houdini – His Life & Art, 1976, first edition, soft backed. Plus an ‘Official Houdini Séance’ programme, Hallowe’en, 1999. Condition overall good, ex libris. £20-30 049) FLAP SLATES. A superb pair of vintage non-locking flap slates in very good condition. £15-25

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050) WANDMAN TABLE. The classic design with central chromed pillar to which are connected three Bakelite legs in a tripod formation. Packs flat and in very good condition. With top and flange. A great vintage example. £30-50 051) HARBIN TABLE. A Harbin folding table, manufactured in wood, painted black, and based on his famous design. In very good condition. £30-50 052) SMOKE VASE. A prop which is rarely seen these days. This example, made in glass, and in very good condition. Complete with the necessary chemicals to perform. £30-50 053) MAGIC SETS. ‘The BGL Conjuring Outfit’. An unusual vintage example, with contents made in cardboard, near complete, box in poor condition; together with four other modern examples, 1970s to 1980s, again mostly in good condition. £50-75 054) MAGIC SET. ‘Der Kleine Zauberer’. A nice vintage example, c1920s, with some contents made in wood (Ball Vase; Egg Vase; Grandmother’s Necklace, Obedient Ball) and other pieces in cardboard. With original instruction manual. Some wear to box lid and box.. £75-100 055) POSTER: LEROY, TALMA & BOSCO. The Friedlander ‘Magic Shop’ image. Servais LeRoy Co; 52 Hatton Garden. Some surface wear; creases and paper loss to the bottom left of the piece affecting a small portion of the main image but mostly the border. Unmounted 19 by 28 inches (48 by 71cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £500-750 056) POSTERS. SORCAR. A poster of Sorcar in pink turban, against a blue background, surrounded by two ladies. Unmounted, in good condition; sold together with another similar image split into three pieces along folds, unmounted. Both measuring 20 by 30 inches (51 by 76cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £50-75

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057) POSTERS: PAUL DANIELS. Three original colour posters for the full evening shows in London: ‘It’s Magic’1980; ‘It’s Magic’ 1989 and ‘The Magic Man 1994. In excellent condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 058) POSTERS. YUGA. A striking image in black & white and red….”has performed over a thousand times at Maskelyne’s Theatre, London”... 15 by 20 inches (38 by 50cm); together with a poster for NEES-LAJN, with similar colouring, 13 by 26.5 inches (33 by 67cm), both unmounted, in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 059) JIMMY FINDLAY. A rare opportunity to own the collectors cabinet used for many years to house the famous Findlay coin and token collection. A polished wood cabinet, on legs, measuring approx 36 inches high by 30 inches wide by 18 inches deep. Contains forty slim-line drawers suitable for storing tokens, coins or medals. The cabinet has a brass plaque with the provenance of the piece on the front: ‘Conjuring Coins & Medals Presented To The Magic Circle by J B Findlay’. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection.(Please note; because of the size of the piece, the new owner is responsible for arranging the collection and delivery of the cabinet to its new destination). £100-150 060) POSTERS. 3 different images for Le Grand David: Magic Circle poster, printed on canvas, depicting Messrs Bongo, Bailey, Fisher and Lewis to commemorate the opening of the new Magic Circle museum, 2000; ‘Always A Wonder To Remember number 18 of 21 signed posters; and an earlier example ‘Stage Magic As It Was Meant To Be Live On Stage’. In very good condition. Unmounted; as issued. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 061) MISC MAGIC. A box containing Multiplying Golf Balls; Multiplying Billiard Balls; Diminishing Billiard Ball; crochet balls; cigarette dropper; assorted dice and other related pieces. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25

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062) PUZZLES. A quantity of ‘lateral thinking puzzles’ in metal and wood, in original packaging; plus a wooden card box, as new, to house two packs. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 063) BOOKS. WILL GOLDSTON. Three books: Paper Tricks with Patter (Pub: Goldston); More Tricks and Puzzle Without Mechanical Apparatus (Pub: Routledge); The Young Conjurer Part 1 (Pub: Goldston). Hard backed; in fair condition. £15-25 064) BOOK: Kellock, Harold. ‘Houdini: His Life Story’; first edition, 1931, hard backed; lacks dust jacket. Well written and well researched biography of Houdini. In good condition. £15-25 065) BOOKS. 4 ‘Yellow Perils’. Blyth, Money Magic, 1926; Neil, After Dinner Sleights & Pocket Tricks, 1914; Hunter, Simplified Conjuring For All, 1923; Smith, My Mysteries, 1924. All published by C. Arthur Pearson. Overall good to very good condition. £15-25 066) BOOK. Dick & Fitzgerald. The Boy’s Own Conjuring Book. N.d. c1860. Hard backed. Slightly worn cover but firm binding. The American version of the boy’s conjuring book. Has ‘Conjuring and magic’ in large letters on blue cover. Rare. £30-50 067) BOOK. Downs, T.N. Modern Coin Manipulation. Pub: Hamleys, c1900. Hard backed. In overall good condition, markings to cover and binding firm.. £20-40 068) BOOK. Christopher, The Illustrated History of Magic. First British Edition,. 1975, hard backed with dust jacket. In good condition. Essential reading for anyone interested in the history of magic. £10-20 069) BOOK. Hoffmann, Prof. Selected Patience. 1917, soft backed. Frontispiece a bit browned but the rest is fine. These are small booklets which fit into a pack of cards or box set. They describe a number of patience games. Lovely little book. £10-20

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070) TOMMY COOPER’S DIPPY DUCK. . Vintage apparatus for selecting a chosen card as owned and used by the late Tommy Cooper. Sold with a signed ‘Letter of Authenticity’ from the vendor stating: “Tommy Cooper’s Dippy Duck was given to me approximately twelve years ago by the late Malcolm Hardee, who was my manager. Prior to this Malcolm Hardee was given the duck by Jerry Sadowitz (when Malcolm was his manager), who had bought it at auction after Tommy Cooper’s death”. Apparatus is in two parts, the base needs fixing to the duck, but this would be easily done. In good condition. £75-100 071) POSTERS. THE MAGIC CIRCLE. Four different posters for various Magic Circle shows at the Scala Theatre, London, including acts such as Kalanag, Michael Bailey, Ray Alan, Channing Pollock, Slydini, Randi, The Magical Claudine, Benson DuLay and others. In fair condition, with some wear and folds. Sizes vary. From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-£30 072) POSTER. LINGA SINGH. ‘The Hindoo Sorcerer’ (sic). ‘The Sacred Fire Snakes’. Full colour lithographed 3-sheet poster, mounted on canvas, showing the performer surrounded by snakes. Margins trimmed and colours faded, otherwise good condition. Moody Bros, Birmingham. An extremely rare poster; 38 by 84 inches (97 by 214 cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £1200-£1500 073) POSTER. KARDANI. ‘South Africa’s Famous Illusionist. A Superb Oriental Act Worth Seeing’. Colourful poster showing the magician performing a variety of effects including Linking Rings, Head Chopper, Levitation, Sawing Through, Card Rise etc. An unusual and rarely seen image. Unmounted, in very good condition, 17 by 22.75 inches (43 by 58cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £20-30

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074) POSTER. GOGIA PASHA. ‘Gilly Gilly Wonder Man’ A dramatic one-sheet poster showing the head of Pasha, in a turban, surrounded by flames, together with six images of other tricks. Printed in Bombay. Unmounted, in overall very good condition; 30 by 40 inches (76 by 102cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 075) THE MAGIC CIRCLE. An assortment of memorabilia relating to The Magic Circle, including eight ‘List of Members’ address books, souvenir programmes for 1955, 1965 and 2005, rule books and constitution, ‘This Is The Magic Circle promo booklets, Christmas Show programmes, leaflets etc, together with the DVD from the Centenary Celebrations highlights; and other related material. About three dozen pieces. In good to very good condition. From The Magic Collection. £30-50 076) EPHEMERA. A large quantity of promotional brochures, programmes, leaflets, clippings, advertising gimmicks and other similar pieces, pertaining to a broad range of performers, in several languages; over two hundred items in total. Included are Siegfried & Roy; Jewel Aich; Doug Henning; Best of Magic; Lee Henneberry; Davenport; Chris Pratt; Billy McComb; Richard Stupple; Terry Herbert; Bob Read; Phil Temple; Milt Larsen; Paul Daniels; New Houdinys; Pat Hatton; Terri Rogers; and others. The majority from the latter half of the twentieth century. A fascinating lot, all in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £75-100 077) PHOTOS. A large quantity of 700 colour photographs in 7 by 5 inch and 6 by 4 inch formats, many used for publication and press purposes, in The Magic Circular, and other promotional purposes. Captured are many known performers from the Monday night events, the majority taken in our current headquarters. Also includes several showing the premises at 12 Stephenson Way under construction with the various dignitaries who visited during that historic week in 1998. The purchase of copyright is not included in this lot; it is sold for private use only. Photos are in very good condition. In two box files. Recommended. From The Magic Circle Collection. £100-150

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078) BOOK. ‘CARTER BEATS THE DEVIL’. By Glen David Gold. First British edition hard backed, in dust jacket, 2001, signed by the author. Sold together with press launch information and a full colour glossy invitation to the launch. A rare group, in very good condition. £20-30 079) ERNEST SEWELL. Cabinet of Conjuring Tricks. Vintage magic set which appears near complete in blue box with decorative box label, c.1930s, England. Overall very good condition. £20-30 080) VINTAGE MAGIC SET. Conjuring Tricks. Vintage magic set with full-colour box lid decorated with images of tricks and gnomes. Contents almost complete, made in wood and cardboard, with instruction manual. Box in good condition, with minor rubbing and splitting to box lid. A charming set. £20-30 081) VINTAGE MAGIC. A boxful of vintage magic: Die Through Hat (In cardboard); Demon Releasey (with instructions); Vampire Sucker Silk; Colour Changing Knives; wands; Vampire Spring Flower Bowl; One-handed Change Bag; Square Pig That Looked Round slate; feather flower darts; old packet tricks (in original envelopes); gimmicks and other sundry pieces. In overall very good condition. £30-50 082) STANYON’S MAGIC. A lot of forty various issues from 19001919 in very good condition. Great history and fascinating photos. £20-30 083) DAVENPORTS. Catalogues and ephemera relating to the famous London dealer. Lewis Davenport letterhead, on blue paper; Gilly Gilly (George) Davenport autographed page; an advertising postcard; Davenport issue of ‘Genii’, 1981; ‘The Demon Telegraph’ first issue, 1933, and five others; and four catalogues from the company’s premises in New Oxford Street; High Holborn; and Great Russell Street. Overall very good condition. £20-30

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084) DAVID NIXON’S BENDING GLASS. A Davenport’s Bending Glass owned and used by David Nixon with accompanying certificate of authenticity bearing the facsimile signatures of magical advisors Ali Bongo and John Palfreyman from the sale of Nixon’s apparatus soon after his death in 1978; together with several issues of ‘The Magic Circular’ and ‘Abracadabra’ featuring him on the cover, in various decades, as well as a head and shoulders postcardsized promotional photo, signed in blue ink under the image. All items in very good condition and in accompanying protective box. £30-50 (NB The apparatus offered here is virtually identical to the Nixon Bending Glass owned by The Magic Circle and on display in The Devant Room. The trick was popular with Nixon and he obviously owned more than one!) 085) JOHN RAMSAY. A collection of items relating to the Scottish performer: A copy of November 2008 ‘Genii’, and accompanying DVD, featuring Ramsay; together with three original metal promotional thimbles (red); an autograph book page signed, and a small publicity photo. A rare grouping, in very good condition. £30-50 086) POP-UP BOOKS. A library of four pop-up magic books: WOOD & FOWLER: ‘Funny Bunny’s Magic Show’, 2000; FOWLER & WOOD: ‘The Magic Show’, 1995; SHARRATT: ‘The Best Pop-up Magic Book….Ever!’, 1998; SETTEDUCATI & BENKOVIZ: ‘The Magic Show’,1999. All first editions. All in original cellophane, unopened, as issued. £20-30 087) OPERA HATS. Three hats, with retail labels from Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. In good condition, with some minor wear and a couple of small holes. Nice vintage examples ideal to display. £30-50 088) JACK HUGHES VISIBLE COINS IN GLASS. The classic apparatus, from over half a century ago. This version, complete with the wooden plinth, stand, coins, glasses and coins stand. With original instructions. In very good condition. £40-60

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089) CHANNING POLLOCK. A ‘Magic Hands’ calendar poster, from January 1989. Shows the classic image of the star magician in his prime; the image being boldly signed in gold ink by Pollock. A stunning display piece in excellent condition. £30-50 090) EPHEMERA. A dossier of many pieces on a variety of performers, dealers and authors: Blackstone Jr letterhead; Rooklyn autograph; a few cigarette cards featuring Uri Geller, Indian Rope Trick, Dante etc; Chung Ling Sen throw-out card; ‘Best of Magic’ souvenir magazine poster; Jimmy Findlay Collectors Annual leaflet; leaflets for Derren Brown; David Berglas; Houdini museum; Paul Daniels, Billy McComb; Fred Kaps Stage Money; Marvyn Roy promo photo; It’s Magic programme, 1974; Robert-Houdin stamp; Will Goldston autograph, and related articles from ‘The Magic Circular’; autographed pages for Benson DuLay; Claude Chandler; Levante; Topper Martyn, and a few other similar pieces. All in very good condition, in a presentation folder. £40-60 091) VINTAGE MAGAZINES. A collection of vintage magic magazines, all at least fifty years old, including individual issues of ‘The Magic Wand’; ‘The Magician Monthly’; ‘Tops’; ‘The Magical Bulletin’; ‘The Sphinx’; ‘The Magazine of Magic’ and issues 46-51 inclusive of ‘Leat’s Leaflet’ together with 35 issues of ‘The Magic Circular’ from the 1950s, all with gold covers, to celebrate the Jubilee half-century celebrations of 1955. Great reading and history offered here sold in box file. Magazines in very good condition for age. £20-30 092) ROBERT HARBIN. Ephemera including three copies of ‘The Magic Circular’ with Harbin on the cover from 1970, 1971 and 1972; a small, early magazine picture, removed from a scrapbook and SIGNED in ink under the image; and the uncommon programme ‘The Magic Circle says Au Revoir Bob Harbin’, and accompanying ticket, London, December 1957. Tape markings to the last two items but overall very good condition. £20-30

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093) POSTER. CHRIS CHARLTON. ‘Says Its Fun To Be Fooled’, Empire Theatre, Grantham, n.d. circa 1930s. Dramatic silk-screened poster, in salmon, grey and black, in art deco style. With minor folds and slight tears but complete, 20 by 30 inches (51 by 76cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £100-150 094) JIMMY FINDLAY. A complete set of the catalogues for the Jimmy Findlay auctions, Sotheby’s, London, 1979-1983, in six parts, all in excellent condition. A Rare set. From The Magic Circle Collection. £60-80 095) CHUNG LING SOO. A sheet of decorative notepaper in gold, black, red and green. In overall good condition, with minor paper loss and chipping. Together with a colour reproduction of a rare Soo photo in Chinese attire, and colour images of Soo posters. Ideal to be framed. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-£60 096) PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPHS. A file containing mainly contemporary professional publicity photos, in 10 by 8 inch format, or larger, for performers such as Paul Daniels, George Kovari, Lee Henneberry, Tomsoni, Uri Geller, Bernard Juby, Terri Rogers, Terry Seabrooke, David Copperfield, Debbie McGee, Billy McComb, Mark Raffles, Victor Diamond, Dale Salwak, Terry Herbert, David Wood, and many others. Over 50 examples, with a few duplicates. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 097) JIMMY FINDLAY PRINTING PLATES. A selection of copper printing plates used to print the Findlay Collection poster auction catalogue (see lot 94). The plates depict many performers such as Kassner; Anderson; Chefalo; Carter; Maskelyne; Kellar; Kellner; Kalanag; Evanion; Germain; Downs; Goldin; Czerny; Devant; Long Tak Sam; Levante; Nicola; Rameses; Nesbitt; Wandas; Von Arx; Blackstone; Alexander, and many others ………Also included are several blocks used to illustrate the Findlay collectors annuals. Approx fifty pieces in total; a very heavy lot!. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50

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098) POSTER CAROUSEL. A red metal display poster carousel, originally used to house posters in 12 Stephenson Way, prior to the total refit of the museum and archive room back in 2000. The carousel, which revolves for easy access, can house 48 images, back to back, on twenty-four individual hanging racks. The item splits into several parts and would fit into a car. Ideal to furnish your den or magic museum. In overall very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £80-120 099) LE GRAND DAVID. A large lot of promotional photos, programmes and other brochures and publicity, many signed by the current cast members, including, for the poster collector, the booklets ‘Carteles De Magia’ and ‘The Making of A Magic Poster, Summer 1983’. Also a DVD and key ring. In very good condition. Kindly donated by the Le Grand David Company to raise funds for The Magic Circle. £30-50 100) ‘THE EARLY MAGIC SHOWS’. Scarce large format pamphlet by John Mulholland in original envelope, together with signed photograph of Mulholland dated 1930. £15-25 101) INSTRUCTION SHEETS. An archive of many instruction sheets, for a variety of effects, in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £10-20 102) ‘A BOOK about THE BOOK’. The scarce prospectus for the book that never was, ‘Brunel White’s Book of Magic’; together with original prospectus for ‘ Greater Magic’ (40 pages) with Kalanag quote; and pamphlet ‘The Newmann Library’ containing biographical information on the mentalist C A George Newmann. £15-25

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103) HARRY BLACKSTONE SNR. ‘The Magic Detective’; presentation pack of twelve audio cassettes of The Blackstone radio show (one from a later source) – must be seen; together with scarce LP recording of Blackstone’s ‘Party Magic’; and audio cassette containing voices of Blackstone Snr, John Calvert, Duke Stern and Walter B Gibson. £15-25 104) DAVID NIXON. Facsimile reproduction in presentation frame of blue plaque installed to commemorate the television magician at Teddington Studios on 11th May 1997. £25-40 105) ANON. ‘Tricks in Magic and Mental Phenomena’. Wrappers, bearing the ownership signature of Hartz of ‘Devil of a Hat’ fame (provenance Bayard Grimshaw collection). £15-25 106) CONCERT ARTISTES DIRECTORY 1922. Fascinating trade directory of 140 pages in hard boards, containing publicity details of the top performers on the concert party circuit including Stanley Collins, Herbert J Collings, Ralph Chart and Douglas Dexter (provenance Magic Circle Heritage Auction 2001). £10-20 107) A MAGIC CIRCLE STAMP COLLECTION. Several sheets and odd stamps of the colourful publicity issue produced by The Magic Circle in the fifties to publicise the annual Festival of Magic at the Scala Theatre, London: years include 1954, 1955 and 1958. £10-20 108) W W DURBIN. Signed 10 by 8 inch portrait of the founder of the IBM to William G Stickland, April 28 1934. In archival protective sleeve. £10-20 109) CHRIS CHARLTON. Vintage 10 by 8 inch portrait with signature (in archival protective sleeve). £10-20 110) JASPER MASKELYNE. Signed 5.5 by 7.5 inch portrait to Mr and Mrs Stickland (in archival protective sleeve). £10-20

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111) WILL GOLDSTON. Signed 5 by 7 inch of the magical wheelerdealer dedicated to Bill Stickland (in archival protective sleeve). £10-20 112) FOUR MAGICIANS. Signed photographs of Richard Ross; Silvan, Tonny Van Dommelen and Jack Kodell, all dedicated to Bill Stickland (all in archival protective sleeves). £10-20 113) DANTE. Large 12 by 9 inch portrait shot of the great showman with three line inscription to Poppy (Mrs Stickland) (in archival protective sleeve) £25-50 114) FRED KAPS. Issue of ‘The Sphinx’ from October 1950 (when he was known as Mystica); with commemorative Hofzinser leaflet from 1935; Horace Goldin pitch book; rare David Blaine flyer; and special commemorative newspaper published in 1974 by the Hansa Variety Theatre in Hamburg featuring many legendary performers including Houdini. £15-30 115) AL BAKER’S BOOK. First edition, 1933, signed ‘to my good friend Oswald Rae, sincerely Al Baker, May 26 1933’. £15-25 116) ANVERDI. Electronic Jumbo Rising Cards, complete with jumbo card receiver, pocket transmitter, matching Piatnik standard pack, and houlette. This version has a reverse facility so that a card having risen can go back down. £100-150 117) BENGAL NET. Custom made by Gil Leaney. A large and a smaller version of this classic vanish, together with an aluminium stand to hold/display same. The large version 40 inches wide; the smaller 30 inches wide. (3) £40-60 118) JAP BOX. Traditional prop beautifully made (possibly by Thayer) in polished wood with metal hidden compartments. £30-50

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119) POSTER. LYLE. Cavalcade of Mystery, Palace Theatre, Blackpool, October 1949. With Lucille Lafarge and International Company. A letterpress poster, in blue, black, orange and red, incorporating the famous image of Lyle with hands outstretched. Unmounted, minor folds. In overall very good condition; 12.25 by 24 inches (32 by 61cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £50-75 120) POSTER. LYLE with his Mystery Box Revue. Colour lithograph poster showing Lyle in a Chinese costume. Minor folds, in overall very good condition, unmounted. 20 by 30 inches (51 by 76cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £150-200 121) POSTER. LYLE. Mystifies The World – The Great Lyle. Unusual and striking poster, in green and white, showing a hand above which is the globe illuminated in light. Has been stuck to brown paper and mounted within it. The image is in very good condition and is rarely seen; 21.25 by 32.25 inches (54 by 82cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £150-200 122) THE ARTHUR SETTERINGTON COIN AND TOKEN COLLECTION. A collection of 217 pieces including 52 Wooden Nickels (not listed). The remaining 155 coins and tokens comprise examples of all the following individuals and dealers: Abbott, S.S. Adams, Graham Adams, Annnemann, Zina Bennett, Hurt, Chanin, Charlie Chaplin, Dantini, Downs, Felsman, Holden, Ireland, Martinka, Mysto Magic, Roterberg, Royal House of Magic, Sherms, Tannen, Thurston, Nic, Klingl, Hokus Pokus, Nelson, Bland, Burtini, Davenport (Demon), Davison, Rafayelle, Earl’s Court, Gamage, Houdini-The Great Escapist, Goldston, Hamley, Margery, Mayette, Stout, Voisin, Bartl, Nielsen, Cortini (Kilden), Kassner, Findlay (Kuethe), Inzani-Henley, Okito (FISM), Magic Cauldron (UK penny), Magic Cauldron Bill Kuethe, De Vere, Alan Boulton, Balmberger, Charles Dickens, Horster, B.E.F., Griffin, Willard, Klosterman, Mulholland (Kuethe), Owen Magic Supreme, Kaps (FISM), Findlay AWS Jubilee, Kuethe elongated pennies (UK and US) for Findlay, Kuethe, Houdini, Tarbell, Vernon spinner, Baden-Baden Congress 1975, Robert-Houdin MCA 25th Anniv., and Rotary International. All are contained in the album in which

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Arthur stored them. A rare opportunity to acquire such a large group of coins and tokens. £150-200 123) WEDGWOOD PLATE. ‘A Carnival of Conjurors’. Wedgwood plate, issued by The Magic Circle Appeal. Limited edition of 100 pieces, offered here is number 24. Depicted are the performers David Devant, John Nevil Maskelyne, and Joad Heteb; all of whom were stars on the First Grand Séance of The Magic Circle in 1906. In original box and in very good condition. £50-75 124) HORACE GOLDIN. A large format publicity brochure, in Italian, illustrated; a programme, printed in blue with the ‘Find The Imp’ cover; a publicity photo; all c. 1930s; and a few reproductions relating to the illusionist. A few rust marks and edge wear; otherwise very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 125) HANS MORETTI. A file containing a quantity of ephemera; photos; postcards, brochures etc of the German showman and illusionist. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £15-25 126) SMALL PHOTOS & POSTCARDS. A wooden box containing many examples. Included are Terry Herbert; Jay Marshall; Billy McComb; Dennis Patten; Rocco; Henneberry family; Terri Rogers; Milton Woodward; Chris Charlton; Topas; Wayne Dobson; Tommy Cooper; Robin Hood; and others, including later colour scans of vintage photos. A real mix; in very good condition. Approx 150 pieces. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 127) POSTER. CHUNG LING SOO. THE MYSTIC CAULDRON. Horizontal poster with Li Sing Foo overprint. Paper loss to lower left corner and margins; a few small tears. Lithographed by Weiners, Acton, London and drawn by Val Prince. A stunning and rare image. 38.5 by 20.5 inches (77 by 52cm). From The Magic Circle Collection. £1,700-2,000

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128) NELSON MEREDITH. A group of ephemera of the late Nelson Meredith, MIMC, who was an escapologist. Offered here are six contemporary photos, mounted on board, of Meredith in handcuffs and chains, publicity brochures, business card, and a handbill from Central Assembly Hall, Woking, 1911, billing him as “Champion Handcuff King & Magician”; plus two sets of trick paddles from his estate. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 129) THE GREAT LAFAYETTE. A programme for the Kings Theatre, Dundee, Scotland, dated May 29th 1911. The classic programme shows Lafayette peering out from an aperture in the green front cover. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 130) BURTINI. A heavy duty chromed Ghost Tube, on stand. Rare. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 131) DEMON MAGIC. Two vintage chrome-plated props from the House of Davenport: A Demon Card Box; and a Demon Wonder Box; both in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £40-60 132) VINTAGE EPHEMERA. A binder containing an assortment of older ephemera pertaining to star magicians: Harbin: black & white head shot photo, plus some color scans of him performing the ZigZag illusion; Levante: two theatre programmes, 1954, both worn; Lyle: red & black leaflet, 1949; programme, 1948, 10 by 8 taken by Bloom of Chicago, colour Japanese brochure, some rust and paper loss; Lund: black & white postcard of the American Museum of Magic; The Magic Circle: vintage print of 1905/6 council, and a larger later version, showing Devant and others; Col Ling Soo: colour publicity brochure and greetings card; Sorcar: three programmes, two illustrated with photos; Dante: large brochure, in blue, from Winter Garden Theatre plus a later programme from his Christmas 1946 run at the Garrick, London; LeRoy, Talma & Bosco: original postcards-head & shoulders of LeRoy. Full length of Talma; and later colourful examples, printed

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by William Rauscher, used to promote his book on the illusionist. Overall condition is good to very good, with some items bearing exhibit numbers in pen on the front. From The Magic Circle Collection. £100-150 133) EDWARD VICTOR. Two postcards, one advertising ‘Hand Made Humour’ shadows, another full length of him dressed as Abanazar, with signed message on reverse; a head & shoulders 7 by 5 inch photo signed, and another related piece. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 134) POSTER. Stock poster: Beautiful full colour lithograph of Pierrot style clown dancing with girl in red dress in front of a seaside pier. Stafford & Co circa 1910. £50-75 135) POSTER.: Stock poster depicting Mephistopheles flying through the air in stunning theatrical costume, beautiful stone lithograph in excellent condition, some small tears affecting the margin. The image was used by several magicians the best known example being ‘The Magic Leons’: this example overprinted ‘The Sorrows of Satan’, The lithographer, Stafford & Co, was favoured by none other than David Devant. Image was seen on the cover of the Swann Gallery magic auction in 2000. £75-100 136) BOOK. WILL GOLDSTON. Great Magician’s Tricks by Will Golston. Very nice tight copy of this work featuring the tricks of Hertz, Houdini, Soo etc. Huge volume – 400 pages, red cloth binding. Slight foxing. 1931. Names of Max Lindon and J Smith on front endpaper. £120-150 137) BOOK. DAVID DEVANT. Magic Made Easy by David Devant. London S H Bousfield & co 1903. Ex libris Harrogate Society of Magicians. Spine repaired with cloth which overlaps slightly onto front of book. Some damage/ crumbling to first two and last 3 pages. Title page cracked but complete. Otherwise good copy of this scarce edition. £40-60

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138) CATALOGUES. Another selection of catalogues from the 1940s/ 50s including Ellisdon & Son, Paul Clive & Co, Veroni, Presto Magic, Mac’s Mysteries, Hornmann’s New York, Kanter’s Magic Shop, Philadelphia, and six Davenport’s catalogues. £20-30 139) BOOKS. TOMMY WONDER. ‘The Books of Wonder’, two volumes. First editions, 1996. Excellent copies. £50-75 140) BOOKS. WILL GOLDSTON. ‘Tricks that Mystify’ – deluxe leather bound edition. This edition very difficult to find. Goldston’s book is in fact a collection of four books in one – More Modern Card Tricks, Magical Sleights and Tricks, Magical Hints, and Who’s Who in Magic. This copy has slightly faded spine, and some scuffing at the base of the spine, but leather overall fine and gold lettering still vivid on spine - overall a good copy. Some foxing on title page. Inside front cover is gift inscription from a magician in Natal. Published by Will Goldston. Sold together with reading copy of Hoffmann’s ‘More Magic’, second edition 1893; and five other titles. £60-80 141) WITCHCRAFT CONJURER’S LEAGUE BULLETINS. Numbers 1,2 separate, numbers 13 -24 bound, Volumes 25 – 36 bound in homemade binding, numbers 37 and 46 loose. Undated but c1949/ 1950, Blackpool. Editor was Paul Clive with contributions and editorial by Robert Harbin who was deputy organiser of the society. Extremely rare periodical, some of these issues are not listed, as located, in either the Alfredson and Daily bibliography or the Fernandes Bibliography. A unique opportunity for magazine collectors! £75-100 142) THE TRIXY MAGAZINE, Boy Magician’s Club, Prestatyn. Issues 1 – 24, full run. Issue 2 with sellotape repair otherwise good copies. A very scarce run indeed, perhaps only known copies of issues 1 – 7 which have no decorative borders, a variant not listed in any bibliography. Issue 8 starts with holly borders. (ref: Alfredson and Daily Bibliography 6895; Fernandes pp 346.). £40-60

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143) BOOKS: WILL GOLDSTON. The Magician Annual 1910 -11 tight copy but with some termite holes through the first 70 pages!!, spine faded. A distinct copy by virtue of its signatures belonging to various notable South African magicians of the 1950’s including L D League, Harry Venson, England, and Ventrico. With The Magician Annual 1909 – 10 loose binding , spine torn, termite holes. Stamp of Manchester Magic Co, signed by Collins 09 on front endpaper. Signed by various South African magicians of the 1950’s, names as above. With The Magazine of Magic, edited by Will Goldston, Volume 1 no 4; as well as twenty copies of ‘The Demon Telegraph’ 1943 – 1951. Varying condition but generally good. £30-50 144) BOOKS. The Carl Owen Book: ‘Keep the wheels turning’. Richard Buffum; edited by Leo Behnke, Owen Magic Supreme, Alhambra, Calif., USA 1977 Signed by Les Smith. Mint condition. Together with The Floyd Thayer Book: ‘Keep the wheels turning…’ Volume 2 , Les & Gertrude Smith, Azusa, Calif., USA 1992. Book No 267 of 1,000. Hard backed. Signed by Les and Gertrude Smith. Mint condition. Highly recommended. £100-150 145) BOOK: MICHAEL BAILEY. ‘The Magic Business: An insider’s guide to corporate magic’ Magic Promotions 1998. Laminated soft covers. This manual, regarded as ‘the bible for serious corporate magicians’, was limited to 500 copies. Mint except for imperfections to cover. £75-100 146) POLITICAL CARTOON. ‘Grands Exercises de Prestidigitation’ A French political cartoon from La Caricature Journal number 238. This black and white 19th century engraving shows political celebrities performing ‘magic’ to a crowd. 12 by 8.5 inches. Framed and glazed. Together with: Black and white engraving The Magic Mirror by C Cattermole. 13 x 9 ins. Framed and glazed. (2) £60-80

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147) HEAD ZOPPER. Electric sawing (through neck) with wooden harness for head/neck, electric drill/saw and false saw blades. This version has the Harbin addition of holes for wood. Made by Fred Snook. £30-50 148) CLOSE-UP CASES. Compact black Close-up case, size 17 by 11.5 by 5 inches. Together with another smaller blue case size 16 by 10.75 by 4 inches. £15-25 149) WITHDRAWN 150) POSTER BOOK. ‘100 Years of Magic Posters’ by Charles Reynolds. First edition, soft back. In good condition. £40-60 151) HARBIN FIREBOWL made in copper.

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167) POSTERS ASSORTED. A lot of modern posters, of varying sizes, all unmounted and in very good condition with minor folds or handling wear: David Ben The Conjuror’s Suite; The Reality of Illusion; Jewel Aich; Larry Parker; The Amazing Fogel; Gala International De Magie; “Variety Funshow” (Harold Taylor); Henneberry Family; and Tony Binarelli. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 168) POSTERS. ALAN ALAN. ‘The Man They Couldn’t Hang’, Wilkie’s Super Big Top Circus, 1958. This is an early uncommon poster of Alan and shows him hanging upside down escaping, 11 by 30 inches (29 by 76cm); together with a later example, Circus Togni, Bristol, showing the escapologist performing the burning rope escape, over a lion’s cage! 12.25 by 19 inches (31 by 48cm). Both unmounted and in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 169) POSTERS from GERMANY. Three large glossy multi-colour posters. ‘Zauber Zauber’ (1986); ‘Magic Circus’: Cox Magische depicting the Water Torture Cell Escape; and another ‘Magic Circus’ for Cox showing a stylised elephant and tiger. All measuring 23 by 33 inches (59 by 84cm), unmounted and in very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50 170) POSTER. LEVANTE £1,000 Steel Trunk Mystery. Dramatic 3-sheet, unmounted. In very good condition. From The Magic Circle Collection. £75-100 171) POSTERS. 3 different images for Le Grand David: Magic Circle poster, printed on canvas, depicting Messrs Bongo, Bailey, Fisher and Lewis to commemorate the opening of the new Magic Circle museum, 2000; ‘Always A Wonder To Remember number 16 of 21 signed posters; and an earlier example showing a levitation. In very good condition. Unmounted; as issued. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50

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172) POSTERS. 3 different images for Le Grand David: Magic Circle poster, printed on canvas, depicting Messrs Bongo, Bailey, Fisher and Lewis to commemorate the opening of the new Magic Circle museum, 2000; ‘Always A Wonder To Remember number 14 of 21 signed posters; and an earlier full colour example. In very good condition. Unmounted; as issued. From The Magic Circle Collection. £30-50

173) PROGRAMMES. A lot of thirty London and provincial theatre programmes, mostly from the 1950s, featuring the following magicians: Jasper Maskelyne; Levante; Lyle; Kalanag; Milbourne Christopher; Richiardi Jr; Virgil; Chris Charlton; Kio; Gogia Pasha; Fogel; Jay Marshall; Channing Pollock; La Celeste; Donald B Stuart; Arthur Dowler; Benson DuLay; Harold Taylor; John Calvert; Howard DeCourcy; George Grimmond; Johnny Hart & Zee; Paula Baird; Rex Rashley and Clifford Davis. A great collection. £75-100 174) CARD SWORD. Davenport Card Sword, chromed, in excellent condition and working order. £75-100 175) POSTER. DAVID DEVANT. Royal Magician and Shadowgraphist. A stunning and extremely rare poster. This copy has large paper loss to the top right and top left corners, mostly the background colouring, with one angel almost missing. Folds, staining and sellotape marks. With some extensive restoration, this poster could easily be a gem in any collection. Unmounted. 20 by 30 inches (51 by 76cm). £1,700-2,000 (This poster, like all the others in the sale from The Magic Circle Collection, is a duplicate. As the poster is in need of considerable professional attention, the new owner will be provided with scans of the missing pieces, taken from the museum copy, which will be necessary for the restoration. This service will be included in the sale price).

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