WOBENSMITH, James C. (1879-1973). A group of autographs and photos by and to Wobensmith. Including: Autograph Letter Signed. Philadelphia: August 3, 1956. Addressed to Mr. Mell Missmer. Although this is on his law firm?s letterhead, this letter is about directions for a magic trick. Signed ?Jim Wobensmith? at the bottom. Approximately 11 ? x 8?. Some toning, 1 horizontal crease, light wear. And HUGARD, Jean (1871-1959). Typed Letter Signed. Brooklyn: November 21, 1943. Addressed to James C. Wobensmith. On Hugard?s letterhead. Signed ?Jean?. Toning, 2 vertical and 1 horizontal creases, inkstamp in lower left corner; in this letter, Hugard is thanking Wobensmith for his letter. With two photographs of Wobensmith, one in later life (approximately 7 x 5?), and another (cut into an oval) of Wobensmith in his Harvard sporting clothes (approximately 5 ? x 4?). Some general wear, else very good. Wobensmith was the personal attorney for Howard Thurston (1869-1936). He was also an excellent magician in his own right, and famous for his version of the venerable Afghan Bands trick.