Blackstone Magic Auction
Sat, Oct 28, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Oct 29, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 45
Del Adelphia / Blackstone Postcard.
Estimate: $250 - $350
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Adelphia, Del. Del Adelphia / Blackstone Postcard. Dated Sept. 25 1915 and postmarked in Newark, New Jersey, Adelphia, “The Cowboy Magician,” writes to Blackstone a terse but important line: “Harry just received your letter & not what you say address me 1008 Cherry St. Philadelphia PA I have something great for you I think Del.” The recto of the card bears Blackstone’s address: Harry Bouton/5150 Princeton Ave./Chicago/ILL. Worn but good condition. Though short, the message on this card is an important link from teacher to student. Adelphia was, reportedly, the man who taught Blackstone the Vanishing Bird Cage, one of the great features in Blackstone’s show. Perhaps this was the “something great” he was promising the young Harry Bouton. Adelphia’s son Jack later became an electrician with the Blackstone show.
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