PAUL, John. Photograph of John Paul. Chicago: Theatrical, ca. 1950s. Black and white photograph of Paul in a tuxedo performing a trick with cards and doves. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED, ?To the Great Walter / the best of luck always / John Paul.? From the collection of Wisconsin magicians Joseph and Curt Walter. Joseph Walter was a founding member of Wisconsin's Houdini club, and had ties directly to Beatrice Houdini. His son, Curt, was a comedy magician of local renown who in later years specialized in mentalism.