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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 480

Anderson (Wayne) He stood perfectly motionless a mixed media design depicting the tin man with raised axe amongst trees signed 225mm. by 160mm. *** The design is reproduced in a new edition of L. Frank Baum`s The Wizard of Oz first published in 2002 and again in 2007.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 481

Anderson (Wayne) The Yellow Brick Road a mixed media design depicting Dorothy the tin man the scarecrow and the lion on their way to see the wizard signed 166mm. by 342mm. *** The design is reproduced in a new edition of L. Frank Baum`s The Wizard of Oz first published in 2002 and again in 2007.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 496

Burfield (Edward d.1873) An album of caricature s In Memoriam compilation of numerous of the competent amateur artist`s caricature depictions of friends and business acquaintances many with puns on their names or on banking terminology c.180 pen and ink sketches mounted on album leaves some surface dirt occasional light spotting a letter from a former owner passing on possession to other friends or colleagues in 1915 pasted to front free endpaper half-morocco album worn 4to c.1875.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 498

.- Chic.The Trumpet Players pen ink and water colour 280 x 355mm. n.d. § Ffolkes “Well it`s not my idea of Wotan” pen ink and wash 260 x305mm. n.d. § Sinclair (C.) `Chas.` Caricature of Rod Stewart pen and ink 280 x 175mm. n.d; and 6 others similar v.s. (9) (9)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 500

.- Various large quantity of original cartoons by Ian Heath de la Nougerede Martin Don Witchell Chic Jacobs Nigel Edwards Baxter Tugg etc. mostly pen and black ink stamped on verso from Ian Scott`s Kingleo Studio mostly 255 x 200mm n.d. [c. 1965 -1980] (qty)(2 boxes)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 501

.- Various large quantity of original cartoons by Roy Nixon Styx Wimsey Harding Dorrien Tom Goffe Mortimer etc. mostly pen and black ink stamped on verso from Ian Scott`s Kingleo Studio mostly 255 x 200mm n.d. [c. 1965 -1980] (qty)(2 boxes)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 502

.- Various large quantity of original cartoons by Ralph Steadman Bill Tidy John Mortimer Kirkbride L.A.J. Lilley Steve Garner Ian Heath Tugg Eric Clarke de la Nougevde etc. mostly pen and black ink stamped on verso from Ian Scott`s Kingleo Studio all but the Steadman in good condition n.d. [c. 1965 -1980] v.s. (qty)(2 boxes)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 512

Cruikshank (George) Attributed to. Lady Jane Grey a sheet of elaborately intertwined vignette scenes directly relating to Cruikshank`s illustrations to William Harrison Ainsworth`s `The Tower of London` pen and ink 315 x 200mm. unsigned framed and glazed c.1840.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 540

Jaques (Faith) Mouldy`s Orphan ink on paper signed and dated in pencil lower right 240 x 170 mm. 1980. *** This drawing was published as an illustration to Mouldy`s Orphan by Gillian Avery. IMPORTANT: This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 578

Meihitsu Ukiyoe (Five Masterpieces of Japanese Co Harunobu`s “Returning From The Theatre At Night” 1776 Kiyonaga`s “Taking A Bath” 1781 Utamaro`s “Beauty With Fan” 1792 Hokusai Katsushika`s “The Great Wave” Hiroshige`s “Sudden Shower At Ohashi Bridge” 1875 original card folder worn with lose published by the Mainichi Newspaper printed by the Nissja Printing Co. in folder folio 1952

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Lot 583

O`Neill (Rose) Kewpie 2 original pencil drawings of Kewpie`s one as Cupid holding a Heart signed and Holding a tray with an ice cream inscdribed signed (twice) and dated image appox. 210 x 160mm. n.p. 1940.(2)

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Lot 592

Ryan (John) Captain Pugwash 3 full original cartoons and 2 other parts movable paper and card models from the Captain Pugwash children`s cartoons `Pugwash and the Sea-Monster` 640 x 410mm `Group of Pirates` 230 x 305mm `Pugwash hiding behind Mast` 225 x 305mm n.p. n.d. [1970s].(5)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 607

Smilby [Wilford-Smith (Francis)] Gee I don`t thin cartoon artwork for Playboy November 1985 a young couple stroll back out of an autumnal forest pen and ink with watercolour on Daler artboard 315 x 235mm. signed lower right captioned in ink below Playboy copyright stamps in upper margin and on verso. *** Proceeds from this lot are to be donated to the Parkinson`s Disease Society.

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Lot 608

Takamoto (Iwao) “Help...It`s the Green Ghost!” number 692 of 1000 hand-painted limited editions signed by the originator Certificate of Authenticity image 270 x 315mm. Clampett Studio Collections Warner Bros. 2002.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 632

Williams (Garth) Wilbur` original pencil drawing of `Wilbur` from `Charlotte`s Web` image 210 x 130mm. n.p. n.d. *** Williams was the original illustrator for this classic children`s story.

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Lot 633

WW1. Zeppelin Raids Kent Figure 1 for a series Monsters of the Purple Twilight appearing in the Kent Messenger in 1916 this depicting `Zeppelin 32 passing over Sandgate...caught in the `spots` Castle Battery morning of 26 27th April 1916` gouache and ink heightened with gum-arabic on board 165 x 245mm. descriptive label pasted on the verso also inscribed in pencil Castle Battery Lt. R.G. Rodgers `S` Camp but initialled and inscribed on recto JP Brompton Barrack Rat 1916

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Lot 638

Booth (John) Psychic Paradoxes Los Alamitos 1984; Wonders of Magic Los Alamitos 1986; Dramatc Magic Los Alamitos 1988; Creative World of Conjuring Los Alamitos 1990; Conjurians` Discoveries Los Alamitos 1992; The Fine Art of Hocus Pocus Watertown 1996; Keys to Magic`s Inner World Watertown 1999; Extending Magic beyond Credibility Tahoma 2001 § Robinson (Ben) and Amy Janiello. Memoirs of a Magician`s Ghost: The Autobiography of John Booth. An Index n.p. 1990 first editions the second fourth and last three presentation copies inscribed by John Booth all but the last with illustrations original cloth all but the last with dust jackets 8vo(9)

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Lot 642

Clarke (S.W.) The Miracle Play in England frontispiece original cloth 8vo [1897] § Ball (W. Rouse) Récréations Mathématiques et Problèmes des Temps Anciens et Modernes 3 vol. second French edition diagrams contemporary vellum original wrappers bound in the author`s own copies with his signature and bookplate in each vol. 8vo Paris 1907-1909 § Barton (Margaret) and Osbert Sitwell. Victoriana coloured frontispiece Bayard Grimshaw`s copy with his signature and bookplate original cloth soiled 8vo 1931 § Plimpton (George) Fireworkas a History and a Celebration coloured plates illustrations original cloth dust jacket 8vo New York 1984 § Ziethen (Karl-Heinz) and Andrew Allen. Juggling: the Art and its Artists numerous illustrations original boards folio Berlin 1985 § Sifakis (Carl) Hoaxes and Scams illustrations original pictorial boards dust jacket 4to 1994; and 14 others various sizes (22)

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Lot 643

Conjuror`s Magazine (The) or Magical and Physiognomical Mirror 2 vol.in one 2 engraved frontispieces engraved table relating to the planets lacking the plates after Lavater woodcut diagrams in text extensive annotations in a neat contemporary hand over the title-page and areas of the following four leaves further annotations throughout mainly in margins contemporary half calf [Toole Stott: Conjuring 179] 8vo W.Locke 1971-1792. *** The rare first periodical to contain contributions about conjuring. Toole Stott states that the plates are more often than not missing. A third volume retitled The Astrologer`s Magazine contained no conjuring material.The annotations are by a John Mills with a brief index inside upper cover a note that the book was bound by John Townley of Hoxton and descriptions of remarkable events.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 645

Dante [Harry August Jansen]. Illusion Plans photocopy of the typed index and Dante`s annotated drawings for apparatus in his show 175pp. and three articles about Dante in folio binder inscribed to Jeff Atkins § Armstrong (Bruce) Encyclopedia of Suspensions and Levitations illustrations original boards Calgary 1976 § Jarrett (Guy E.) and Jim Steinmeyer. The Complete Jarrett illustrations original cloth oblong folio Burbank 2001 folio(3)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 647

De Bur (Paul) For Entertainment a Collection of Originalities typescript with 27 pages of illustrations some with crayon colouring most signed by the author long presentation inscription at top of title-page a number of autograph revisions to text original boards folio [c.1943]. *** Paul de Bur was a versatile Australian artist and performer on stage who worked as Dante`s scene painter for a while. The programme for a concert party in Perth 1943 in which he appeared is included in the lot.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 648

Disher (M. Willson) Clown 8vo 1924 § International Photo-Cast vol. 6 4to 1961 § Leaming (Barbara) Orson Welles 8vo New York 1985 § Gottfried (Martin) The Great Entertainers folio New York 1985§ Burns (George) The Most of George Burns 8vo New York 1991 § Variety History of Show Business 4to New York 1993 § Thomson (David) Rosebud: the Story of Orson Welles 8vo 1996 § McCann (Graham) Cary Grant a Class Apart 8vo 1996 § Gallop (Alan) Buffalo Bill`s British Wild West 4to Stroud 2001 all but the first with illustrations original cloth or boards all but the first two with dust jackets; and 17 others on entertainment various sizes (26)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 649

Fisher (John) Cardini the Suave Deceiver number 2 of 100 copies signed by the author editor and Lance Burton author of the foreword numerous illustrations original imitation morocco dust jacket in fitted case two DVD`s and two flick books loosely inserted folio The Miracle Factory 2007. *** Included with this copy is a suitcase with United States Customs declaration label with Cardini`s name and address and signature. Cardini sent the case with a transistor radio and other contents to Billy and June McComb in 1957. A maunuscript list of props is pasted to the top along with painted initials R.C.P. These are the initials of his real name Richard Valentine Pitchford with C for Cardini substituted for the middle V.(2)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 650

Flournoy (Th.) From India to the Planet Mars first edition in English title-page and following two leaves reinserted with the owndership inscription and bookplate of Karl Germain New York 1900 § Rohmer (Sax) The Romance of Sorcery first edition plates 1914 § Jacollot (Louis) Occult Science in India first edition in English 1919 § Hall (Manly Palmer) The Phoenix an Illustrated Revue of Occultism and Philosophy second edition folio Los Angeles 1945 § Hall (Trevor) The Last Case of Sherlock Holmes first edition limited to 500 copies this not numbered and without the author`s bookplate New York 1986 original cloth 8vo and folio; and 7 others on similar topics various sizes(12)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 653

Harbin (Robert) This Magic Stuff extracted from “Abracadabra” no.131-184 and bound in one vol. illustrations cloth with the bookplate of Bayard Grimshaw and his note regarding the contents 8vo 1948-1949 § The Magician edited by Will Goldston vol. 5 and 6 illustrations original cloth Robert Harbin`s copies with his signature as Ned Williams his actual name added below by Billy McComb 4to 1908-1910 8vo and 4to *** The Abra articles were extracted by Harbin himself. Issue numbers and some titles were subsequently added by Bayard Grimshaw.(3)

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Lot 654

Houdini (Harry) A Magician among the Spirits facsimile reprint 8vo New York 1972 § Kellock (Harold) Houdini his life-story from the recollections and documents of Beatrice Houdini plates New York 1930 § Gibson (Walter B.) Houdini`s Escapes plates with the signature of Oswald Williams 8vo New York 1930; Another edition inscribed by the author to Joe Palen 1977 plates New York [1930?]; The Original Houdini Scrapbook illustrations folio New York 1976 § Ernst (Bernard M.L.) and Hereward Carrington. Houdini and Conan Doyle the Story of a Strange Friendship frontispiece 8vo New York 1932 § Sardina (Maurice) Where Houdini was Wrong first edition in English illustrations 8vo 1950 § Christopher (Milbourne) Houdini a Pictorial Life numerous illustrations folio New York 1976 § Meyer (Bernard C.) Houdini: a Mind in Chains plates 8vo New York 1976 § Brandon (Ruth) The Life and Many Deaths of Harry Houdini plates 8vo 1993 § Hugard (Jean) Houdini`s “Unmasking”: Fact vs. Fiction 8vo York Penn. 1989 § Citron (Gabriel) The Houdini-Price Correspondence number 106 of 350 copies signed by the author original wrappers 8vo 1998 all but thr first two fourth and seventh first editions; and 13 others relating to Houdini various sizes (26)

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Lot 655

Hugard`s Magic Monthly edited by Jean Hugard vol. 1 no.1-vol. 21 no.6 lacking vol. 12 no.10 vol. 18 no.9 vol. 19 no.4 and 10 otherwise a complete set illustrations vol. 1-9 in original cloth the remainder as issued folio Berkeley Heights 1945-1964.

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Lot 660

McComb (Billy).-Hull (Burling) The Encyclopedia of illustrations in zipped ring binder the cover inscribed by Billy McComb stating that this copy was given to him by Robert Harbin with the comment “It`s all nonsense!” folio DeLand 1962 § Two albums compiled by Billy McComb one containing press cuttings relating to himself and other performers original wrappers folio 1945-1967; the other containing over 150 photographs taken at the American Museum of Magic Convention 1983 featuring Dai Vernon Ed Marlo Sid Lorraine David Copperfield and others some including duplicates loosely inserted original wrappers folio 1983; an autograph cash book recording his bookings and payments original boards folio 1968-1976; and other material including six large portrait photographs three by Houston Rogers; four lectures inscribed by the authors to Billy McComb; and various menus and programmes etc. various sizes(a quantity)

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Lot 663

New Penny Magazine (The) vol.1 2 and 5-14 bound in 6 illustrations by Louis Wain and others contemporary cloth [1898-1902]; 14 other bound volumes of periodicals and one single issue 8vo *** The New Penny Magazine has many articles on conjuring tricks and related subjects including a series of “Amusements for the Winter Fireside” “Conjuring for Christmas” “Royalty`s Magician” featuring Charles Bertram “The Queen of Coins” featuring Talma “A Clever Ventriloquist” (Nelson Harvey) “Card Tricks Exposed described and illustrated by Houdini “Marvels of Manipulation” featuring Horace Goldin “A Man who invented Mysteries” (De Vere) articles on Maurice Chevalier Dan Leno and others. Literary contributions include Edgar Allan Poe`s “The Pit and the Pendulum”. The other periodicals all contain similar material.(21)

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Lot 664

Nichols (T.L.) A Biography of the Brothers Davenpo with some account of the Physical and Psychical Phemomena which have occured in their Presence second edition publisher`s catalogue at end original printed boards wood-engraved illustration on upper cover worn upper cover reattached with cloth hinge lacking backstrip uncut 8vo 1865.

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Lot 665

Pepper (John Henry) The Boy`s Playbook of Science new edition illustrations original pictorial cloth gilt small ink stain on upper cover g.e. [Toole Stott 553] 8vo Routledge [1869].

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Lot 666

Sphere (The) vol.52 no.680-vol.64 no.832 bound in 8 vol. portraits illustrations by F. Matania H.M. Brock Arthur Watts Boutet de Monvel G.E. Studdy and others some coloured contemporary buckram large folio 1913-1916. *** The series contains extensive coverage of Captain Scott`s expedition to the South Pole including the special memorial issue regular articles on aviation shipping and the motor car scenes from plays the opera and ballet on the London stage archeological excavations in Egypt “the London Season” sporting events and fashion. The later issues are devoted almost entirely to coverage of the outbreak and early stages of the First World War.

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 675

Bradbury (Ray) Seven figures including Issac Fawkes three wizards two Chinese conjurors and a teddy bear three in original boxes; together with a Royal Doulton Wizard; Siegfried and Roy Magic Illusion Box and White Tiger unopened; a set of four plates with painted Circus designs by Jean Mercier; a pictorial ceramic dish and vase with conjuring themes by Amanda Popham; a David Copperfield “Butchie`s Bras and Girdles” mug a Billy McComb impossible object; a painted Rastelli egg; other similar items a number of publicity brochures etc. and a few framed items(a quantity)

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Lot 682

Monkhouse (Bob) A large coloured crayon drawing depicting a juggler with a ball between his hands saying “I have a theory about juggling....It`s not important how many!” in his jacket pocket a partly concealed letter to John Fisher suggesting that his act might be suitable for the Paul Daniels Show signed and dated 1985 framed and glazed 565mm. by 594mm.

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Lot 683

Nesbitt (Robert) The archive of Robert Nesbitt containing his diaries 21 vol. recording appointments from 1958-1982 (lacking 1965); pencil drafts for scenery programmes and scripts; proposals regarding “Talk of the Town”; blueprints of the interior of Central Pier Blackpool 1968 and the Birmingham Theatre Restaurant 1972 (15); documentation relating to “Stardust Gardens” Blackpool 1970 including script sketches and showcard; the Queen`s Silver Jubilee 1977; “The Night of 100 Stars” 1977 and other shows and gala cabarets; over 120 programmes the majority for “Talk of the Town” including 21 large souvenirs; a number of press cuttings; and an extensive collection of photographs of various shows by Tom Hustler Houston Rogers Jeremy Grayson and others including “Dangerous Curves” 1966 (41 22 colour); “Wild West End” 1967 (46 10 colour); “Tonight`s the Night” 1968 (58 11 colour); “Fine Feathers” 1968 (41 11 colour); “Out of this World” 1969 (71 9 colour); “Jet Set” 1970 (47 5 colour); “Magnifique” 1972 (40 one colour); A Touch of Venus (86); “Talk of the Town” 1979 (32); “Talk of the Town” undated (81); “Razzle Dazzle” (107 8 colour); “Dream Machine” (91 16 colour) and others the colour shots mentioned all large transparencies in three cartons *** Robert Nesbitt first worked in the theatre on “Ballyhoo” in 1932. He went on to become the most influential producer of revues pantomimes and twenty four Royal Variety Command Performances. He is best remembered for originating and producing all the entertainments at Talk of the Town which opened in 1958.

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Lot 686

White (Francis).- A large silk with a portrait of head and shoulders painted by W.C. Dornfield “Dorny the Magician” signed and dated 1956 short split at one side 960mm. by 925mm.; and Francis White`s “Bonus Genius” floral fabric with fine lace trimming

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Lot 687

Association items. A small collection of props including John Warren`s switching basket Arthur Dowler`s original sunflower Norman Hunter`s dove pan; Frakson`s production fish bowl; a Louis Histed paddle Chris Van Bern`s fez David Nixon`s egg bag and three other items formerly his property; Billy McComb`s black cobra ashtray; and other pieces various sizes *** Chris Van Bern`s fez is accompanied by a photograph of him wearing it in the company of Rex Reader and Eddie Ward and Rex Reader`s letter sent with the photograph to Paul Daniels. All the pieces have letters of authenticity.(10)

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Lot 690

Boxed Magic Sets.- Maskelyne`s Mysteries three sets one containing wand and 30 tricks in two drawers; one containing 15 tricks the pictorial label on lid with Gamages` address; and one containing 8 tricks original card boxes pictorial labels on lids the first two with instructions inside lids others loose the last with instructions on one sheet various sizes *** All three boxes are apparently complete and in excellent condition.(3)

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Lot 691

.- Gilbert Mysto Card Tricks containing 6 tricks in original envelopes New Haven A.C.Gilbert [c.1940] § Eier- nichts als Eier containing a wand 6 different tricks with eggs and various instructions original card box pictorial label on lid Germany [c.1950?] § A small box containing ten different tricks all with instructions in original boxes or envelopes [U.S.A. c.1950] § David Nixon Magic a cardboard case containing props for 12 tricks with booklet of duplicated instructions for most of the tricks a pricelist for 17 tricks available separately and a sheet of heavy black paper with David Nixon`s name inserted inside lid [c.1960] § King (Mac and Bill) Super-Duper Suitcase of Magic with book and DVD the props unopened 2005 various sizes *** Although the contents pricelist and instructions do not tally exactly the Nixon case is apparently unique fitted out for the use of a salesman. (5)

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Lot 694

Card Magic.- An extensive collection of packs including 42 blank cards used in a card prediction act inscribed and signed by Alan Alan Geoffrey Buckingham Eddie Dawes De Vega Goodliffe Milton Kort Gus Southall Harry Stanley Bill Stickland Harold Taylor Roy Walton Peter Warlock and others; a pack used by Henri De Seevah for the Song Title effect; two Bancks forcing packs; a pack marked by hand by Ellis Stanyon with key; a complete pack signed on back or front by Claude Chandler the Davenport “51” Card Trick; a complete set of fortune-teling cards issued by Carreras; two Douglas Hood “Strad” packs both with instructions and other Hood packs; two Bagshawe`s “Optica” packs one as new with instructions; Bagshawe`s “Missing Film Star” Mystery with instructions; four packs used by Stanley Collins including a four ace pack and prediction pack; Billy McComb`s strung deck and five other packs used by him; The Nile Fortune Telling Cards an early De La Rue double-sided pack; an edge-marked pack “Bayard Grimshaw Exclusive”; a Stanyon forcing pack several Svengali packs one in original Master Magic wrapper; Dai Vernon`s “Brainwave” pack with instructions; Mephisto`s Magic Pack with original wrapper; two packs of Devano rising cards; an early De La Rue pack prepared for “Aenigma”; an early Goodall stripper pack; T.Nelson Downs` “New Card Triumph”; Adams` League Deck with instructions and wrapper; two “Ultimo” decks made in 1920; and over 200 others including several fortune telling packs a good group of fanning packs the majority prepared or produced for specific tricks many with instructions the majority in original cases *** The collection was formed by Bayard Grimshaw. Most of the standard packs have his annotations identifying the trick for which they were prepared.

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Lot 695

.- A jumping card houlette with spatula by Wandman; a revolving metal houlette for Herbert Milton`s Four Ace trick; a jumbo card penetration by a tube the two prepared cards in inlaid wooden panel on folding stand; another jumbo card penetration one normal and one prepared card in slatted wooden frame with folding easel stand; three wooden stands for standard size card penetration each with one normal and one prepared card; Oswald Williams` Card Riser with manuscript instruction; a metal houlette with attached woven tapes for a card rise; a ribbon through cards pack; a wooden card box for vanishing changing or producing a card with instructions in original card box; three miniature packs; and other card tricks (a small quantity)

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Lot 697

Collins (Stanley) The Transposing Die and Handkerc the hollow wooden die in wooden box with hinged top and back the open front with rolling fabric screen 150mm. high *** This was Stanley Collins` own prop for his original die trick first mentioned in Servais Le Roy`s Magical Monthly 1913 and later in A Conjuring Melange 1947. Included in the lot are later instructions and a set of printed cards with jokes and quotations the box inscribed to Mr. Alex Gordon by Srranley Collins 1937.

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Lot 702

Davenport (Lewis) A collection of pocket tricks 25 in all including an early Great Ball Box two Ghost Tambourines Coin Stitch Bean Barrel. Baffler Box Grandmother`s Beads Multiplying Coin Tray and others all but two in original boxes or envelopes and a moulded plaster red demon`s head various sizes (26)

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Lot 714

Harbin (Robert) Hammatap a spirit effect comprising a wooden hammer pivotting on metal rod held by two blocks on platform *** This well-finished prop was made from Robert Harbin`s plans published in The Sphinx for use on a television show but never used..

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Lot 719

Martinka and Co. Crystal Casket the glass casket with gilt metal edges and hinged back and internal platform containing multi-coloured production ball 103mm. high [c.1900]. *** Included in the lot is the metal “Aladdin`s” lamp formerly on display in the Martinka shop in New York. It dates from the time that the shop was run by Al Flosso. A copy of Magic featuring the shop and a signed copy of the Magicol Al Flosso issue are also included in the lot.

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Lot 720

Massey (Edward) Squeez-away Blocks yellow and black wooden cubes in red stand with expanding metal flap in base § Lewis (Eric C.) The Curious Cubes 12 wooden cubes with suite signs on surfaces in painted wooden stand with fold-down front and back with description and George Grimmond`s personal patter § Baker (Al) Rice Bowls the two blue and white bowls with cover and instructions § Williams (Oswald) Signature Tune metal gimmick thumb tips and paper strips in red and gold wooden box with instructions § Hughes (Jack) Block and Frame the ribbon defective; and other items including a Wandman ribbon through block; an orange Vase of Allah; a small smoke vase; a miniature die box and chimney; a flap slate; a drawer box containing spring snake; and two sets of linking rings various sizes (13)

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Lot 721

Mentalism. A collection of books and props including Derren Brown`s “Pure Effect” third edition Humble 2000 and “Absolute Magic” second edition Humble 2003; four divination clocks one an early example in the form of a pocket watch one with enamel dial the wooden case with hinged top another in wooden case with sliding cover and one in metal case by Inzani-Henly Magic Company in original card box; a large fretted chrome clock hand; Hummer`s “Poker Chip Baffle”; and Harry Baron`s Predict a Chip” both with instructions various sizes (12)

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Lot 724

Okito [Theo Bamberg]. Floating Ball the aluminium ball in two halves one inscribed on inner surface by Billy McComb “Ralph Chart -Raoul`s Martin Floating Ball -no routine but ball used by Okito in UK” 148mm. diameter.

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Lot 725

Pocket Tricks A collection 20 in all including Chink-a-Chink by Master Magic Threadit perfected by Harold Comden the Osoeasy New Wine and Water Trick the Vampire Siberian Gong Escape Hindoo Goofy Matches Penetration of a Solid and eight others produced by E & S Novelties; and seven others all in original boxes various sizes(18)

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Lot 726

Robinson (William E.) “Chung Ling Soo”. Metal Die the black box with gilt decoration hinged top and bottom and internal fitting to take a die shell surfaces worn 146mm. high. *** Included with the box is a letter of provenance from Bobby Bernard stating that it passed to Hector Robinson Chung Ling Soo`s son then to V.G. Andrews and then to himself.

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Lot 727

Stanyon (Ellis) Swallowing Razor-Blades Trick with instructions 1932 § The Presto Trick Handkerchief with instructions Philadelphia Presto Devices Co. [c.1920] § Penetration of a Solid with instructions; and Chinese Linking Rings both by E & S [c.1950] § the Vampire Wine and Water Trick [c.1950] all in original boxes; and 9 others including “The Kamakazi” by Don Simpson and Edward Massey`s It`s a Stopper” both with instructions(14)

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Lot 728

Taylor (Merv) FL-MT Glass; Bob Haskell`s “Pass the Salt”; and Improved Cigarette Loader all by Merv Taylor; Brema`s Improved Steel Ball and Tube; Adams` Money Maker; National Magic Co.`s Card in Egg; and Russ Walsh Vanishing Cane all in original boxes all but the last two with instructions various sizes (7)

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Lot 730

Thayer (F.G.) The Devil`s Mail Box painted wooden stand with two inner sliding sections with description and instructions 250mm. high

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Lot 737

.- A collection including two sets of thumb screws a grandmother`s necklace balls on a rod pillars of Solomon and others in turned wood including six ball boxes two with plungers three sets of nesting boxes and a set of nesting eggs the majority early pieces various sizes (30)

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Lot 738

Metal Puzzles. Assorted New Wire Puzzles 12 puzzles lacking instructions label stained [c.1920] § The “International” Box of Metal Puzzles series no.2 9 puzzles instructions inside lid label worn H.P. Gibson & Sons [c.1925]; The “International” Box of Metal Puzzles series no.2a 12 puzzles all with instructions one edge of lid split H.P.G[ibson] & Sons [c.1930] § The Segic Box of Puzzles 8 puzzles all with instructions [c.1930] § Gamage`s Box of Amusing Metal Puzzles 10 puzzles with pictorial sheet of instructions [c.1930] § Wire Puzzles 7 puzzles in the shape of a pig a heart a star and others the Puzzling Rings nine other metal puzzles three with instructions some possibly later and parts of others John Jaques and Son [c.1930] all in original card boxes various sizes (6)

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Lot 739

Metal Puzzles. Neue vexier Spiele 6 puzzles pictorial sheet of instructions Germany [c.1920] § [Wire Puzzles] 6 puzzles instructions inside lid [Germany c.1925] § The Monster No.3 Box of Puzzles 4 puzzles no instructions [c.1925] § The “R.J.” Compendium of Nickel Plated Puzzles 6 puzzles instructions inside lid R.Journet & Co. [c.1930]; The Popular Compendium of Nickel-Plated Puzzles 10 puzzles no instructions lacking two edges from lid R.Journet [c.1930] § Gibson`s Box of Metal Puzzles 6 puzzles no instructions H.P. Gibson & Sons [c.1930] § The “Wonder” Box of “Metal Puzzles” 4 puzzles slightly rusted [c.1930] § § Popular British Made Puzzles 6 puzzles slightly rusted with instructions [c.1940]; and 4 others all in original card boxes (12)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 740

Metal Puzzles. Gilbert Puzzles 20 puzzles with 12 duplicates and book of instructions one in sheet form New Haven A.C. Gilbert [c.1920]; Gilbert Puzzle Parties 8 puzzles each with separate instruction card New Haven A.C. Gilbert [c.1930] § Metal Puzzles 12 puzzles with sheet of instructions H.P.G[ibson] Ltd [c.1950] § Metal Puzzles 12 puzzles no instructions Chad Valley [c.1950] § Wer kann`s? 12 puzzles pictorial instructions inside lid [Germany] Spears [c.1950]; and 13 others including 2 Chad Valley 2 Gibson and 4 Spears 18 in all original card boxes; a few separate puzzles two in original boxes and three ceramic puzzle jugs various sizes

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 742

Puzzles and Games. A collection of party games and including What`s in a Name G. Degado; Puzzles in Pictures House Hunting Crossways and The Zoo Mail all four U.P.L.; Daily Sketch Jig-Saw Puzzle; Daily Mirror Double-Words; Puzzledem and Jumbles Wild Flowers both Dennis Productions; Picture Puzzles game no. 29 and 30 Spot the Twins Number Please Clue Words and Doubles all six P.G.P.; “Market” or “Covent Garden” Kum-Bak Mfg.Co.; and ten others all in original card boxes (26)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 745

Rubik (Erno) Rubik`s Clock; Rubik`s Cube 4th Dimension; Rubik`s Tangle; Rubik`s Fifteen; Rubik`s Trimarid; Rubik`s Dice 1988-1990 § Square by Square; Shape by Shape; Brainteaser Classics; Flip-Side; Spin-Out; River Crossing Hoppers; Rush Hour all by Thinkfun Alexandria 1999-2003; and six others original boxes those mentioned all unopened various sizes (20)

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Bloomsbury Auctions (London)
Lot 749

.- David Nixon Super Magic Box [c.1960]; Paul Daniels TV Magic Tricks with two extra instruction books 1979-1980; The Magic Man 1992; Paul Daniels That`s Magic 100 Tricks 2 sets 1994; Paul Daniels That`s Magic 155 Tricks 1994; Stephen Mulhern`s Magic Tricks 2000; Dominic Wood Simply Magic 2001 all with instructions in original card boxes; and 7 others various sizes(14)

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