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  • Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction

    Start: Oct 31, 2026 04:00PM EDT
    Add to Calendar 2026-10-31 16:00:00 2026-10-31 16:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Houdini Returns: The Centennial Auction https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdini-returns-the-centennial-auction-23392
    Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini.

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    Marking 100 years since the death of Harry Houdini, Potter & Potter will present a landmark sale of Houdini memorabilia on October 31, 2026 at the famed Magic Castle in Hollywood, California. The sale brings to the public for the very first time 100 historic items from the collection of Kevin Connolly, many of which were personally owned by Houdini. PURCHASE CATALOG PURCHASE DELUXE CATALOG

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    HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Houdini Welsh Brothers Circus Annotated Photograph. Magic Made Easy by Harry Houdini. King of Cards…Monarch of Shackles and Handcuffs. HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Signed Cabinet Card Photograph of Houdini in Chains. Invitation to the Final Houdini Seance. Houdini Spirit Photograph. HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Harry Houdini's Engraved Pocket Watch.
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    Houdini Returns: The Encore by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Houdini Returns: The Encore

    Start: Oct 11, 2026 11:00AM EDT End: Nov 01, 2026 05:00PM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-10-11 11:00:00 2026-11-01 17:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Houdini Returns: The Encore https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/houdini-returns-the-encore-24090
    This second session of our Houdini-focused October sale features books, ephemera, and Houdiniana - as well as selected magic memorabilia - for beginning and advanced collectors alike from the collection of Kevin Connolly. Over 150 lots will cross the block, all offered with low starting bids, and no reserves. Please note that this is a TIMED AUCTION - no live auctioneer will conduct this sale.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    This second session of our Houdini-focused October sale features books, ephemera, and Houdiniana - as well as selected magic memorabilia - for beginning and advanced collectors alike from the collection of Kevin Connolly. Over 150 lots will cross the block, all offered with low starting bids, and no reserves. Please note that this is a TIMED AUCTION - no live auctioneer will conduct this sale.

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    Froggatt Leg Irons. REYNOLDS, Charles (1932 - 2010) and Regina. 100 Years of Magic Posters. Pair of Gilt Houdini Busts. HOFFMANN, Professor (Angelo Lewis, 1839 – 1919). More Magic. HOUDINI, Harry (Erik Weisz, 1874 - 1926). Pair of Houdini Bookplates. DUNNINGER, Joseph (1892 - 1975). Dunninger Photos Performing the Indian Rope Trick.
  • Political & Historical Americana by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Political & Historical Americana

    Start: Nov 05, 2026 11:00AM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-11-05 11:00:00 2026-11-05 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Political & Historical Americana https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/political-historical-americana-23580
    Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Join us on November 5th for an exciting Political & Historical Americana sale. The auction features material dating to the 18th and 19th century, including a rare George Washington free frank, and a desirable John Quincy Adams Pewter mirror. Collectors will also find a wonderful selection of three-dimensional campaign items, an amazing Howard Hughes signed photograph, important association items, campaign posters, Lincolniana, and historical autographs.

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    George Washington: Free Frank Signed Envelope Panel Addressed to Governor George Clinton. 30 Star Flag: Rare Medallion Configuration. Susan B. Anthony: Minnesota Woman's Suffrage Association Badge. Harry S. Truman: Complete copy of the most famous "error" newspaper of all time, the November 3, 1948 edition of the Chicago Daily Tribune. Abraham Lincoln: Albumen Photograph by Samuel Fassett. McKinley & Hobart: Colorful Salesman's Sample of a Jugate Street Banner. 
  • Autumn Chills: Fine Horror and Mystery Literature by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Autumn Chills: Fine Horror and Mystery Literature

    Start: Nov 12, 2026 11:00AM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-11-12 11:00:00 2026-11-12 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Autumn Chills: Fine Horror and Mystery Literature https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/autumn-chills-fine-horror-and-mystery-literature-24254
    Our fall sale of fine books & manuscripts focuses on rare horror and mystery first editions, scarce pulps and zines, manuscripts, and more by the most famous authors of modern works in the genres of horror and mystery.

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    Our fall sale of fine books & manuscripts focuses on rare horror and mystery first editions, scarce pulps and zines, manuscripts, and more by the most famous authors of modern works in the genres of horror and mystery. Buy Catalog

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    STOKER, Bram (1847-1912). Dracula. Westminster: Archibald Constable and Company, 1897. [BOVA, Ben (1932-2020]. The Winston Juvenile Science Fiction Series, Complete Set of 37 Volumes. Philadelphia and Toronto: The John C. Winston Co., 19 [THE EXORCIST]. [PERRI, Dan (b. 1945), designer]. "The Exorcist" American Advance Poster. [DE KOVEN, Reginald, subject]. CHAMBERS, Robert W. (1865-1933). The King in Yellow. Chicago and New York: F. Tennyson Neely, 1895. WELLS, H. G. (1866-1946). The War of the Worlds. London: William Heinemann, 1898. [SHERLOCK HOLMES]. DOYLE, Sir Arthur Conan (1859-1930). The Hound of the Baskervilles. London: George Newnes Limited, 1902.
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    Art & Design by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Art & Design

    Start: Nov 19, 2026 11:00AM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-11-19 11:00:00 2026-11-19 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Art & Design https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/art-design-23792
    Our Art & Design auction features three Outsider Art stars: Martin Ramirez, James Castle and Bill Traylor. The Fine Art session features a Rookwood monumental fish vase by Maria Longworth Storer, complemented by a David Maass painting, he being a two-time Federal Duck Stamp contest winner. The Contemporary Art session features another extensive run of Tony Fitzpatrick originals and prints, and a large archive of 1950s snapshots from France captured by Vivian Maier. The sale concludes with an important early work, a Peruvian Poncho with multicolored stripes dating to 300 A.D.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Our Art & Design auction features three Outsider Art stars: Martin Ramirez, James Castle and Bill Traylor. The Fine Art session features a Rookwood monumental fish vase by Maria Longworth Storer, complemented by a David Maass painting, he being a two-time Federal Duck Stamp contest winner. The Contemporary Art session features another extensive run of Tony Fitzpatrick originals and prints, and a large archive of 1950s snapshots from France captured by Vivian Maier. The sale concludes with an important early work, a Peruvian Poncho with multicolored stripes dating to 300 A.D.

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    TRAYLOR, Bill (American, 1854-1957). Untitled. Circa 1939-1942.  LONGWORTH NICHOLS STORER, Maria (American, 1849-1932) for Rookwood Pottery. Monumental Fish Vase. Late 19th Century. MAASS, David (American, 1929-2026). Ruffed Grouse in Flight Among Birch Trees. Circa 1970. CASTLE, James (American, 1899-1977). Untitled. Not dated. FITZPATRICK, TONY (American, 1958-2025). No 9. Original Mixed Media Collage with Drawing. Not dated. WILLIS, Wesley (American, 1963-2003). Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs. 1998.
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    MST3K by Potter & Potter Auctions

    MST3K

    Start: Dec 03, 2026 01:00AM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-12-03 01:00:00 2026-12-03 01:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : MST3K https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/mst3k-24695
    Join Potter & Potter Auctions for our upcoming Mystery Science Theater 3000 auction, celebrating the revival of the beloved cult classic series. The auction features an exciting selection of costumes, props, set pieces, and memorabilia, plus select items from the personal collection of MST3K creator Joel Hodgson.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Join Potter & Potter Auctions for our upcoming Mystery Science Theater 3000 auction, celebrating the revival of the beloved cult classic series. The auction features an exciting selection of costumes, props, set pieces, and memorabilia, plus select items from the personal collection of MST3K creator Joel Hodgson.

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    MST3K | Joel Hodgson's Gizmonics Epiphone ES-335 PRO Guitar. Group of 15 MST3K Episode VHS Tapes. Backjack Cardboard Ship Miniature. Seasons 11 & 12, 2017-2018. Crow-Rahna Puppet with Moving Mouth and String Mechanism. Season 12, episode 5. Inflatable MST3K Moons. Great Cheesy Movie Circus and Time Bubble Tours. 2019-2022. Deep Hurting Model Miniature. Season 12, episode 6.
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    Wise Guy: The Collection of Harry Anderson by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Wise Guy: The Collection of Harry Anderson

    Start: Dec 12, 2026 11:00AM EST
    Add to Calendar 2026-12-12 11:00:00 2026-12-12 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Wise Guy: The Collection of Harry Anderson https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/wise-guy-the-collection-of-harry-anderson-24844
    Harry Anderson was a multiplicitous man: actor, comedian, magician, and all-around wise guy. Most famous for his role as Judge Harry T. Stone on NBC's Night Court, Anderson rose through the showbiz ranks as a magician like no other. This December, Potter & Potter is pleased to bring to auction his collection of con games, magic posters, autographs, books, antiques, showbiz relics, personal items, and show-used props.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Harry Anderson was a multiplicitous man: actor, comedian, magician, and all-around wise guy. Most famous for his role as Judge Harry T. Stone on NBC's Night Court, Anderson rose through the showbiz ranks as a magician like no other. This December, Potter & Potter is pleased to bring to auction his collection of con games, magic posters, autographs, books, antiques, showbiz relics, personal items, and show-used props.

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    Winter Fine Books by Potter & Potter Auctions

    Winter Fine Books

    Start: Jan 28, 2027 11:00AM EST End: Jan 28, 2027 05:00PM EST
    Add to Calendar 2027-01-28 11:00:00 2027-01-28 17:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Winter Fine Books https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/winter-fine-books-24990
    Potter & Potter inaugurates our 2027 book sale calendar with a special sale of rare and unusual books and other treasures, including literature, science and medicine, bibliography, fine bindings and much more.     Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com

    Potter & Potter inaugurates our 2027 book sale calendar with a special sale of rare and unusual books and other treasures, including literature, science and medicine, bibliography, fine bindings and much more.

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