Quicker than the Eye • Potter & Potter's Retail Store
Take a look at Quicker than the Eye, Potter & Potter's retail division. Shop now for vintage magic, gambling, circus, and oddities. Our inventory includes used, rare, and out-of-print books, along with vintage magic posters, photographs, magic tricks, playing cards, and more.
The Magic Collection of Jim Rawlins • III
Our first magic auction of 2020 was the third sale from the collection of Jim Rawlins. Featuring choice association items - treasures from the careers of Harry Blackstone, Doug Henning, McDonald Birch, and others - the auction included items in nearly every collecting category, from unusual and rare props, to handsomely framed stone lithographs, to uncommon ephemera, books, costumes, Houdinana, and decorative objects.
Gambling Memorabilia & Rare Playing Cards
Our annual gambling & playing card sale features rare and scarce cheating devices, books on cards, gaming, poker, and advantage play, and uncommon playing cards from the 18th century to the modern day - all complemented by decorative objects, prints, paintings and porcelain with a gambling or playing card theme.
Fine Books & Manuscripts
Our first book auction of 2020 is set to highlight several strong sections that will include an array of Sherlockiana, fine bindings, modern first editions, and illustrated works.
DISNEY
This February Potter & Potter held their first Disney auction, which featured collectibles gathered from the famed themeparks around the globe. Lots included posters, costumes, signage, original drawings, blueprints, animation art, and much more.
Upcoming Auction
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Download PDFFine Books & Manuscripts
Our first book auction of 2020 is set to highlight several strong sections that will include an array of Sherlockiana, fine bindings, modern first editions, and illustrated works. High spots will also include fine prints by Joan Miró and Keith Haring, and a limited-edition elephant folio of Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam by Elihu Vedder. Rounding out the sale will be a strong selection of James Bond and Ian Fleming books, including first editions, signed books, and associated ephemera.
Catalogs ship approximately three weeks prior to the auction. Previews will be held in our gallery April 16—17, 10—5pm
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May Magic Auction
Our May auction features a strong selection of Houdiniana - including rare postcards, signed photographs, early letters, programs, and memorabilia. Other highlights include ephemera from the careers of Chung Ling Soo, Jose Frakson, and Harry Kellar. Memorabilia and magic tricks from the career of Johnny Thompson, a/k/a The Great Tomsoni, will round out the sale. Among these items will be his awards, props, hairpieces (!), and show-used costumes.
Catalogs ship approximately three weeks prior to the auction. Previews will be held in our gallery April 30 - May 1, 10—5pm
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Coin-Op & Advertising
Our June sale will feature hundreds of coin-operated machines in every popular category, from early and rare vending machines to slots, trade stimulators, and arcade games. Casino memorabilia and gambling collectibles from several Reno institutions will also be offered, including memorabilia from Harold's Club and Harrah's. Complementing the machines will be a wide variety of advertising signs, clocks, and decorative items.
Catalogs ship approximately three weeks prior to the auction. Previews will be held in our gallery June 4—5, 10—5pm