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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 280

The Great Virgil Escape Act Prints and Photos.

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Virgil (Virgil Harris Mulkey). The Great Virgil Escape Act Prints and Photos. Circa 1930s. Fifteen pieces, mimeographed, inclusive of several duplicates, including a mock-up challenge advertisement with ink notations; a challenge at Andrews H.S. Auditorium; Aliceville High School escape challenge; a sheet of “confidential information” provided to sponsors of the escape; specifications for the construction of the box; and three photographs of Virgil in the act of a coffin escape (8 x 10”).

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