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

Lot 020
Catalogue 10

Lot 072
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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 dayand please bid generously!

Tim Reed AIMC

Heritage Auction Manager;
Deputy Executive Curator.

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 Auctioneers 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: henrylewis24@talktalk.net 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 bankers 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 Auctioneers cashier to whom each buyer shall pay the purchase
money. The name given at the time of the sale will appear on the buyers 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.

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 buyers 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: henrylewis24@talktalk.net
Including full Credit Card details (Visa/Master Card only)
These bids must be received no later than 12 noon (GMT) Saturday 30 May
2009.

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

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 Korans 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 Britains best known
practical joker. His top rated television shows, namely
Game For A Laugh; Beadles About and Youve Been
Framed enjoyed enormous success for many years. In
1989 he had his own, albeit short lived, magic series
Beadles 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 museums 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

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 Beadles 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, Abbotts,
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

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: Ive 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

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 Copperfields 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
Copperfields 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.
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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 & Cookes Anti-spiritualistic
Entertainment at Egyptian Hall, The Graphic 1878; Juvenile
Conjuring, Illustrated London News, 1855; The Christmas
Conjuror, Illustrated London News, 1877; The Childrens
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.
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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) PIRATES 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.
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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.
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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 Larsens 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 Sance programme, Halloween, 1999.
Condition overall good, ex libris.
20-30
049) FLAP SLATES. A superb pair of vintage non-locking flap slates in
very good condition.
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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;
Grandmothers 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.
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057) POSTERS: PAUL DANIELS. Three original colour posters for the
full evening shows in London: Its Magic1980; Its 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 Maskelynes 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.
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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 Boys Own Conjuring Book. N.d.
c1860. Hard backed. Slightly worn cover but firm binding. The
American version of the boys 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.
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070) TOMMY COOPERS 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 Coopers 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 Coopers 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 Africas 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.
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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.
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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) STANYONS 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
companys premises in New Oxford Street; High Holborn; and Great
Russell Street. Overall very good condition.
20-30

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084) DAVID NIXONS BENDING GLASS. A Davenports 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 Nixons
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 Bunnys 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.
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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;
Its 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 Leats 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.
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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, Sothebys, 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.
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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 Whites 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 Blackstones 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).
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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 BAKERS 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, Earls
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.,
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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 Sance 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.
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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 Magicians 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.
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138) CATALOGUES. Another selection of catalogues from the 1940s/

50s including Ellisdon & Son, Paul Clive & Co, Veroni, Presto
Magic, Macs Mysteries, Hornmanns New York, Kanters Magic
Shop, Philadelphia, and six Davenports 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. Goldstons
book is in fact a collection of four books in one More Modern Card
Tricks, Magical Sleights and Tricks, Magical Hints, and Whos 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
Hoffmanns More Magic, second edition 1893; and five other
titles.
60-80
141) WITCHCRAFT CONJURERS 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 Magicians 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.).
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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 1950s 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 1950s,
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 insiders
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)
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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.

15-25

152) NEWEST BIRD CAGE ILLUSION. Gamages 1910. The cage

is shown empty and it will produce two canaries.
20-30
153) JACK HUGHES EVACUEE DOLL. 1946. An early Hughes item
in excellent condition. Extremely rare.
40-60
154) BURTINI RISING CARDS. A clever and complicated houlette
for rising cards. See Albo Vol 3 Page 14. Hard to find.
30-50
155) ANVERDI SUPER WONDER TRAY. Two glasses are on the tray.
Liquid is poured into one but the other one fills. Liquid is now
poured into the empty glass and the other empties. Glasses can be
lifted from the tray. Many different effects.
50-75
156) ANVERDI SURPRISE TRAY. A chosen card is found by a
mechanical dog as a spectator deals the cards down.
30-50
157) WILL GOLDSTON SLIDING DIE BOX. With chimney; in dark
wood. A classic!
30-50
158) GHOST TUBE. Nickel plated.

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159) VINTAGE MAGIC SETS. Maskelynes Mysteries 1940s, good

condition; Ernest Sewell medium size 1930s fair condition;
Gamages 1930s Fair condition
40-60
160) JAPANESE LITHOPHANE TEA CUP. Hold it to light and you
will see a picture of a Japanese lady.
15-25
161) BOOK TESTS. The Word by Ben Harris, Brain Echo by Syl
Reilly, Rising to Any Occasion Limited Edition by Ken
Klosterman, Unfaked Book Test by Val Andrews.
20-30
162) BOOK TESTS. W.O.W. Book Test 2 by Meir Yedid, Shadows
in the Moonlight by T. Page Wright, Mentalists Dream by J.
Marberger Stuart, Anthology of Love Poems by S. Wynne Burn
(Stanley Collins)
20-30
163) BOOK. Great Illusions of Magic. Byron G Wels. Two volumes.
First edition, hard backed. One with explanations the other with
plans. Essential reference.
20-30
164) BOOK. Albo, Robert. The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs. First
edition, hard backed, 1973. The first of the Classic Magic with
Apparatus series. A stunning volume.
200-300
165) BOOK. Albo, Robert. History and Mystery of Magic. First edition,
hard backed, 2001. The tenth of the Classic Magic with Apparatus
series. Limited Edition of 500.
200-300
166) POSTER. DOUG HENNING: Illusion or Reality. Large poster
showing Henning with a floating ball. Folded, otherwise very good
condition, unmounted, 30 by 45 inches (76 by 146cm). From The
Magic Circle Collection.
20-30

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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 Conjurors 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 Couldnt Hang,
Wilkies 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 lions 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).

Catalogue compiled by Tim Reed AIMC

Typeset and produced by Peter Scarlett MIMC
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