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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 421

[EPHEMERA – MAGIC]. Gigantic Collection of Vintage Magic an...

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000

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[EPHEMERA ? MAGIC]. Gigantic Collection of Vintage Magic and Magicians' Ephemera. 1880s ? 2020s. Over 500 items collected by Eddie Dawes over the course of many decades and comprised of virtually every type of printed matter related to the performance of magic, its sale, creation, and development. Among the items included are correspondence and letterheads, magic dealer's lists and flyers, tickets to performances, brochures, handbills, photographs, and promotional booklets, souvenir and theatre programs, die-cut throwout items, and more. Primarily representing British performers, among the individuals featured are: Derren Brown, F.G. Thayer, De Vere, Safire, Mark James, Dante, Channing Pollock, Tommy Cooper, Davenports Magic, Tam Shepherd's Trick Shop, Robert Harbin (TLS), Wittus Witt, Walter Wandman, John Mulholland, Harry Leat, and dozens and dozens more. A broad mix of material in both scope and age, and generally in good to very good condition. Many items SIGNED by the magician or author of the letter. The contents filling an entire file box. An excellent grouping that should be seen.