Summer Magic Auction - Online Only
Tue, Jul 23, 2019 09:30PM EDT
Lot 108
Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs ALS to Paul Rosini.
Estimate: $150 - $250
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Downs, T. Nelson. T. Nelson Downs ALS to Paul Rosini. Dated October 18, 1926, the ?King of Koins? writes to the soon-to-be-famous close-up magician, Rosini, with little news, but mentions Rosini?s ?new venture,? perhaps an allusion to the transition the Italian magician made from mind reader to close-up performer. On uncommon Downs letterhead, splitting at old mailing folds. Rosini (Paul Vucic, 1902 - 1948) emigrated to Chicago in 1912 from his native Italy. There he was introduced to magic at Roterberg?s shop, and later he learned the complex Zancig two-person code act, working as the medium after the death of the first Mrs. Zancig. It was his eventual transition to dapper nightclub performer ? around the time this letter from Downs was written - that made his fortune and name.
