Potter & Potter Golden Age of Magic Posters Auction Catalog

The Nielsen Collection June 25, 2016

Potter & Potter Golden Age of Magic Posters Auction Catalog The Nielsen Collection great assortment of magic posters and fantastic resource for magic collectors.

Golden Age of Magic Posters Auction Catalog Overview & Technical Specs

• • Content: Covers roughly 350-400 full-color poster images from the golden era of magic (1880–1930). It includes rare advertisements for legendary illusionists like Harry Houdini, Harry Kellar, Howard Thurston, and Dante. 
  • Format: Available as a 154-page clothbound hardback with a full-color dust jacket and sewn binding. [1]
  • Production Credits: Authored by Gabe Fajuri, introduction by Lupe Nielsen, designed by Stina Henslee, and photographed by David Linsell. 

Golden Age of Magic Posters Auction Catalog Notable Auction Highlights

• Houdini Water Torture Cell Poster (1916): Broke records at the time, pulling in $45,600. (Note: A separate Water Torture Cell variant later brought in a historic $114,000 during Part II of the auction series).
• Houdini “The Grim Game” One-Sheet: Concluded with a single winning bid of $24,000.

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