This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/23/2019
Blackstone, Harry. Harry Blackstone Jr.’s Black Flame Tuxedo. Designed by Michael Travis, ca. 1976. Black tuxedo with matching jumpsuit. Black satin lapels accented by black satin piping, the sleeves, vest, and lapels accented by flame-shaped patterns of bugle beads. An extra pocket for use in Blackstone’s famous Dancing Handkerchief routine has been incorporated in to the design. Size 43 long. Slight fraying and several beads lacking from professional and constant use by Blackstone. With black boots and white pique shirt and formal collar. With a COA signed by Gay Blackstone. The first flame-style tuxedo made for Blackstone by Travis. Michael Travis designed many flame-accented tuxedos for Blackstone; this was the first. The look became the magician’s trademark. More famously, Travis designed the wardrobe for Liberace, the Academy Awards, and countless television productions.