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This sale encompasses Hollywood, sports, and music memorabilia; as well as toys, games, comics, and pop culture collectibles. Highlights include a Walt Disney letter from a newly discovered trove of material belonging to actor Chester Morris; a pair of cast and crew mugs gifted by John Wayne; an original Charles Addams cartoon published in The New Yorker; and a complete Harlem Globetrotters player-issued uniform.
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Lot 21

[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). "The Mysterious Morris" Magic Performance Photograph Collection. V.p., 20th

Estimate: $250 - $500
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$125

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[MAGIC]. MORRIS, Chester (1901 - 1970). "The Mysterious Morris" Magic Performance Photograph Collection. V.p., 20th century. A collection of photographs featuring actor Chester Morris, seen in his home magic room, and performing stage magic throughout his career, notably for USO shows, and seen photographed with apparatus and props from notable magic makers including Owen, Lloyd, and Thayer.

Includes program from 'The Magic Wonder Show' Society of American Magicians' Assembly #22 Benefit Show, circa late 1940s, with Morris featured on the cover. Performance also featured magician Dante (Harry Jansen, 1883 - 1955). 

Most 8 x 10".

Condition

Condition varies. Toning, curling, and creasing; many feature photographers' stamps to verso. 

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From the Personal Collection of actor, Chester Morris.