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The Salon de Magie Part IV

Sat, Jun 21, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 346

BIRCH, McDonald (1902 – 92). Archive of Birch the Magician ...

Estimate: $600 - $1,200

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BIRCH, McDonald (1902 ? 92). Archive of Birch the Magician Ephemera and Photographs. 1920s ? 90s. Including approximately 40 photographs, several INSCRIBED AND SIGNED by Birch and his wife Mabel Sperry, both candid scenes and studio shots, many depicting scenes from Birch's long-running illusion show including his Spirit Paintings, Golem Illusion, Packing Box escape, and more; TLSs from Birch to Paul Fleming and others, carbons of letters to Birch from fellow magicians, theatre programs, tickets and passes, a membership card in Birch's ?Guild of Helpers" (given to audience volunteers), handbills, advertising flyers, newspaper clippings, brochures, and more. Minor duplication. Several publicity items SIGNED by Birch. Largest 10 x 8". All neatly organized in a three-ring binder, with most items in very good condition. Approximately 100 items in total. A very good collection of material from the life and career of this successful magical trouper.