Sleight of Hand - The Jeff Busby Collection
Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 92
Group of letters from T.N. Downs to Faucett Ross.
Estimate: $400 - $600
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
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Downs, Thomas Nelson. Group of letters from T.N. Downs to Faucett Ross. Spanning 1925 - 1953, the great "King of Koins" writes on various subjects, particularly tricks, and their working, but also opines on varied subjects: "In my opinion 95% of the success of a magician depends on his ability as an Actor." "Dai [Vernon] is absolutely irresponsible & seems to have no idea of lifeÉ" "The gold standard is a mythÉthey are marching on London & rioting in Paris." Three complete and two partial letters, one signed Downs brochure (inscribed to Ross), and two letters from Mrs. Downs with interesting content regarding Downs' career.
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