GOLDIN, Horace (Hyman Goldstein, 1873 ? 1939). Archive of Horace Goldin Ephemera, Correspondence, and Contracts. 1910s ? 30s. Including business documents, theatre contracts, typed letters signed by Goldin, carbon copies of other correspondence (some with Sam Margules, one regarding his performance of Goldin's sawing at Coney Island), handbills, a small letterpress poster with Goldin headlining (one corner lacking), a bank draft signed by Goldin, bank drafts payable to Goldin, a licensing agreement for Goldin's Suitcase to Table effect, newspaper and magazine clippings (including obituaries for Goldin), a TLS from Edward Albee to Goldin regarding the formation of the N.V.A., a photograph of prominent magicians at Goldin's grave, a partial script for Goldin's effect entitled ?Vision," a folder of newspaper clippings marked ?articles for book" (possibly material for It's Fun to be Fooled), and more. Illusions, subjects, and effects treated by the documents include the commercial importance of Goldin's name, a comedy act featuring his first version of the Sawing in Half illusion, applications for employment with the magician, props being made, the Film to Life illusion, and more. Over 50 items, 4tos and smaller, with condition generally good or very good, and with many items SIGNED by Goldin. A fascinating archive filled with details regarding the life, death, and stage performances of the ?royal illusionist."