Houdiniana & Magic Memorabilia
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 346
MESSENGER, Ted (pseudonym of WALKER, Richard). Coven Magazine Complete File Plus Related Letter Archive. [Los Angeles, ca. 19
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$840
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[MENTALISM] [MAGAZINES]. MESSENGER, Ted (pseudonym of WALKER, Richard). Coven Magazine Complete File Plus Related Letter Archive. [Los Angeles, ca. 1950s-1990s]. All four issues of Coven Magazine, final issue inscribed by Messenger to his friend, magician and writer, Vernon Cook (1908-1988). Lightly rubbed, creased fine. [And:] Five multi-page Autograph Letters Signed from Messenger (Walker) to Vernon Cook, one is a typed letter signed. Various sizes of paper. Some wear, creasing. Generally fine. In these letters, Walker talks about Coven Magazine, other magic topics, and some personal information. With two mailing envelopes. [And:] ANDRUZZI, Tony (pseudonym of PALMER, Tom Stewart). Three typed postcards signed. Postcards are addressed to magic writer and psychologist, Loren Pankratz. [And:] Typed letter signed from Andruzzi to Pankratz on "Illusions, Ltd." stationery. Some rubbing, occasional creasing. Fine. These postcards and this letter are concerned about Ted Messenger and Coven Magazine. A fascinating archive.
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