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Press Releases
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The Photograph Collector
THE SWORD SWALLOWER’S LEGACY
The collection of sword swallower, sleight-of-hand magician and museum proprietor Johnny Fox (1953–2017) was not the sort of consignment that Chicago auctioneer Gabe Fajuri expected to make waves in the fine art photography world.
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Antiques & Auction News
Potter & Potter Auctions' Vintage Travel Poster Sale Takes Flight
United Air Lines Disneyland Poster Sells For $6,000
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Auction Central News
Arizona man finds magic moments in TV show on uncle Houdini
Growing up, George Hardeen never thought too much about being related to arguably the most famous magician of all time, whose name is synonymous with great escape.
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Antiques Trader
Vintage travel posters take off at auction
CHICAGO – Potter and Potter Auctions‘ Dec. 1 Vintage Travel Poster Sale was first class all the way, attracting attention and bids from around the globe.
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Inside Magic
Potter & Potter Magic Auction 2 Days Away
Magicians and collectors will be able to select from more than 200 magic collectibles, posters, books, ephemera, and apparatus.
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Vaude Visuals
Potter & Potter Winter Magic Auction – Dec 15th Only!
Here are a few items that will be auctioned by Potter & Potter on Dec. 15th. Online Only!
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Auction Central News
Houdini-owned handcuffs, $11,400, Potter & Potter
A pair of Providence Tool Co. handcuffs and key, with provenance tracing the ownership from the Houdini family onward, sold for $11,400 at a Houdini Auction held Oct. 20 by Potter & Potter Auctions in Chicago.
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Press Releases
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Antiques Trade Gazette
Five posters to watch out for at auction and selection of fascinating designs already sold including a hammer horror classic
A look at upcoming stand-out lots in poster sales held around the world, along with a round-up of recent highlights – including a hammer horror classic sold by a London dealer and an Edward Wadsworth design at a Dorset auction.
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Antique Trader
Auction Results: Popularity of Houdiniana is no illusion
CHICAGO – Potter & Potter Auctions’ Oct. 20, 2018, auction of magic memorabilia grabbed the interest of Houdiniana enthusiasts from around the world.
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Fine Books & Collections
Potter & Potter's December 1 Vintage Travel Poster Event
Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce its 750 lot Vintage Travel Poster Sale to be held on Saturday, December 1, 2018 starting at 10am at the company's gallery, located at 3759 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613.
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Fine Books & Collections
Diane Arbus Prints Led Potter & Potter's "Freakatorium" Auction
Potter and Potter's Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox auction caught the attention of enthusiasts from every corner of the globe and delivered exceptional results - surpassing its high pre-sale estimate by more than 50%!
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Vaude Visuals
Johnny Fox – ‘Freakatorium’ Auction
This is an amazing collection of popular culture ‘Americana’ artifacts. Here are a few items of interest to those folks who admire sideshow.
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