The Golden Age of Magic Posters: Nielsen Collection Pt. 1
Sat, Jun 25, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 26, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 19
Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone Crowned “King of Magicians.”
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
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Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Blackstone Crowned “King of Magicians.” Erie: Erie Litho., 1934. Attractive profile portrait poster of Blackstone surrounded by a regal purple border. 27 ¾ x 42 ½". Borders and old folds retouched; B+. Blackstone was crowned “King” of magicians by an organization he was already the head of – the International Magic Circle. The title was conferred on him at the short-lived magic club’s annual convention, held in Detroit in 1934. Publicity photos taken at the event showed Blackstone on bended knee, a crown about to be placed on his head.
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