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430. Lot of Spook Show Photographs, Advertisements, and Ephemera. John Daniel Collection. 1940s—50s. Over 30 pieces, performers and subjects including Dr. Silkini (Jack Baker), Dr. Zomb (Ormond McGill), Dr. Doom (John Daniel), Joe Karston, Henry Vallou, Mysterious Matthew, Mel-Roy, and others, including a letter from Louis Harris to John Daniel concerning the sale of the Dr. Doom spook show, settlement statements and contracts, pictorial newspaper ads, handbills, and photographs. 500/700 431. Group of 7 Postcards of German Magicians. 1910s—20s. Including Te De, Paul Scheldon, Gy. Coross, Peggy Lauder, Chambly en Kardec, the “Magischer Zirkel” magic club, with a tissue label affixed identifying the members, and others. Uncommon. 150/250
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432. Group of Magic and Magic-Themed Postcards. European, 1900s—30s. Fifteen items, including Ferd. Piatnik Roner throw-out card; Kalanag; Franz and Elyen Hugos; Professor Melachini; Fritz Bern; Rex; Miss Borosko; Sartoni (playing violin with his toes); and others; two “memento mori” postcards; and one for Moet & Chandon champagne. 150/250 433. Lot of 8 RPPCs and Snapshots of Magicians and Magic Apparatus. 1920s—30s. Eight pieces total, depicting stage and parlor apparatus, including elaborate setups involving clocks, rising cards, and others. Several postmarked from Bern, Switzerland, or not postally used. 100/200
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