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WORTHINGTON, Thomas Chew (1882 – 1953). Inscribed and Signed Portrait. [Baltimore, 1954]. Full-length image of the magician and pioneering magic collector seated at the desk in his home. 10 x 8”. Society of Osiris stamp to verso. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED to fellow magician and collector: “To my friend Stanley Collins with all good wishes Thomas C Worthington 3rd Mar. 19/51.”The place of honor on Worthington’s desk typically reserved for family photos is instead held by a portrait of his friend and idol, Howard Thurston.