Blackstone Magic Auction
Sat, Oct 28, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Oct 29, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 77
File of Original Musical Scores and Sheet Music from the Blackstone Magic Show.
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
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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 |
Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). File of Original Musical Scores and Sheet Music from the Blackstone Magic Show. Circa 1930s—40s. Approximately 50 pieces, including a thick parcel of scores used by orchestra members to accompany the magic show, several pages composed in manuscript with handwritten lyrics, many others with stage cue notations (e.g., “girl appears out of map”). Accompaniments for some of Blackstone’s best known effects are included, among them (as annotated) Duck Inn, The Mystery of Azra, Handkerchief Trick, Disappearing Girl on Ladder, Small Cabinet Trick, and others; also with four black cloth music folders, two with “Blackstone” hand-lettered boldly in white, one stamped “Blackstone” in gilt, labeled for a saxophonist, cornet player, and trombonist; and a contract (1945) signed “Harry Blackstone” between the American Federation of Musicians, for orchestra services under direction of Bert Ponard. Collection of George Hippisley (List No. B1104—5).
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