This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2022
[PHOTOGRAPHS]. A group of nearly 50 photographs of magicians and magic performances. [Circa 1960s-1980s]. Mainly black and white 8 x 10” photos. Some general wear, several with photographer’s credit on verso. A few 5 x 7” close-up photos of various sleights and moves (likely depicting Walter Gibson’s hands). Including several signed photos by magicians and performers such as Bev Bergeron, Volta, The Great Tomsoni & Co., Verne “Pop” Phelps, Rebo the Clown, Father Maddox (inscribed to Walter Gibson, creator of “The Shadow”), Albert Goshman, Ben Robinson, Senkai Matsuura, and “Buffalo” Bob Smith. Also included are 3 cabinet cards (2 of vaudeville performers, and 1 of “General” Tom Thumb and his wife, Lavinia). An excellent group.