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The Magic Collection of John Daniel

Sat, Mar 3, 2018 11:00AM EST - Sun, Mar 4, 2018 11:00AM EST
Lot 434

Scrapbook of Magic and Travel Ephemera.

Estimate: $150 - $250

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Scrapbook of Magic and Travel Ephemera. American, 1920s—30s. Apparently compiled Mrs. Joe Karston, 30 leaves, with an emphasis on hotel letterhead and magician’s business cards, including William Van Berkel, Senor Maldo, C.E. Jeffries, David Mishel, Jack Brazy “Boy Magician,” Paxton Prestidigitator, C.W. Talbot, Randu, and others; a W.W. Durbin TLS to Joe Price (Karston); plus seven pages filled with matchbook covers, scores of hotel letterhead and stationery, postcards, and a few clippings and programs related to magic shows.

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