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Forms part of: Magic poster collection (Library of Congress) Forms part of: McManus-Young collection of pictorial material relating to magic. Some soiling and creasing at edges linen backed. Transferred from LC Rare Book and Special Collections Division 1956. Headquartered on the North side of Chicago, Potter & Potter is a full-service auction firm specializing in the sale of collectibles, rare books, and magic memorabilia.įor additional information, images, and details, contact:ģ759 N. Color lithograph poster for Virgil, Premier Illusionist, presenting 'Magicana,' featuring Julie, the Sweetheart of Magic. In all, the two auctions from Nielsen’s collection totaled of over $1,400,000.00. The first sale from Nielsen’s collection was conducted in June of 2016. Rare fine art reproduction of a classic 1925 Thurston magic poster 37.99. Offered for sale on February 4th, 2017 as part of an auction entitled The Golden Age of Magic Posters, Part II, the posters were collected of the course of 25 years. Reproduction of one of Houdinis earliest posters 12.99.

HOUDINI KING OF CARDS POSTER PROFESSIONAL

The posters were two of some 1000 vintage lithographs from the collection of professional magician Norm Nielsen. The previous record for the image was $20,400.00. The poster was printed in 1898 in Chicago, several years before Houdini became a star. We’re glad they were right!”Īnother Houdini poster, Houdini - King of Cards also set a record in the auction, bringing in $24,000.00. “Several outlets wondered if we’d set a new world record. “Chatter on social media included considerable speculation about just how high the price would go,” he added. “Advance buzz for the auction was high, and especially for the Houdini posters,” said Gabe Fajuri, President of Potter & Potter. Only 200 copies of this handsome volume will be sold. The online auction closed on Feb 18 and received 10 bids. The Golden Age of Magic Posters is a deluxe, limited-edition art book that showcases nearly 800 vintage magic posters from the collection of Norm Nielsen. The poster was produced one year after the trick’s invention. An original Houdini King of Cards poster has sold on eBay for 14,000. Printed in London in 1912, the poster depicts Houdini locked upside down and underwater in the Torture Cell, perhaps the most famous escape the magician ever invented and performed. The anonymous winning bidder participated by phone. Harry Houdini King of Cards Vintage Magic Poster giclee reproduction print with rich, vibrant colors on heavy paper that will never fade. That price now stands as the most expensive magic poster ever sold at public auction. February 2017-CHICAGO-A rare poster depicting Harry Houdini performing his famous Water Torture Cell escape has sold for a world record price of $114,000.00 at Potter & Potter Auctions in Chicago.

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