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Press Releases
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Weird Historian
In Case You Didn’t Know, Houdini’s Bathtub Could Be Yours
Houdini’s Bathtub could be yours. Bid on Lot #380 at the Potter & Potter auction this July 25th.
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PlayingCard Decks
The Case of the Missing 40,000 Jerry Nugget Decks: A Detective Story
Jerry's Nugget Playing Cards. These playing cards from the Jerry's Nugget Casino are the stuff of legend.
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Atlas Obsura
Meet an Auctioneer of the Unusual
In this episode of Show & Tell, Atlas Obscura co-founder Dylan Thuras speaks with Gabe Fajuri of Potter & Potter Auctions, located in Chicago, Illinois, which focuses on all sorts of unusual objects and ephemera.
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Press Releases
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Weird Historian
Everything You Need to Know About Spirit Slate Writing and, of course, Kindred Phenomena
Learn the tricks of the psychic trade in Spirit Slate Writing and Kindred Phenomena.
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Antiques Trade Gazette
Way to unlock Houdini secrets
Dating from c.1908, a “notebook of secrets from Harry Houdini’s collection” was one of the more successful lots in a very successful magic auction held by Potter & Potter (20% buyer’s premium) with 98% of lots sold and total of around $500,000.
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My SteiffLife
These Steiff Auction Apes Are More Fun Than A Barrel Full of Monkeys!
It's no secret that Steiffgal is just bananas over Steiff's monkeys from any era.
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Auction Central News
Gallery Report: Magician’s props conjure auction excitement
ATLANTA – At the start of each month, ACN columnist Ken Hall gathers top auction highlights from around the United States and beyond.
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Press Releases
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Fine Books & Collections
Potter & Potter Auctions to Host Eclectible Collectible Auction in June
Potter & Potter Auctions is pleased to announce this nearly 1,000 lot sale to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 starting at 9am CDT.
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Quality Comix
How to Sell Your Comic Books (For Maximum Profit)
Here we explore how you can sell your comic books for maximum ROI, including tips on what to look out for and how to care for your comic collection.
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My SteiffLife
Mark Your Calendars For This Can't Miss June, 2020 Steiff Auction!
How exciting... a major event has just been announced for June!
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Antiques Trade Gazette
Fleming licensed to thrill
Two of Ian Fleming’s books were among the highlights of a general book and manuscript sale held on April 18 at a saleroom probably better known on these pages for its specialist sales in the field of magic and conjuring.
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Antiques Trade Gazette
Chung Ling Soo stage prop surfaces across the Atlantic
The American magician William Ellsworth Robinson not only adopted the stage name of Chung Ling Soo but stayed in character as a Chinese magician on and off stage.
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