Mar 17, 2020 | 19th Century, Blog, Magic
Gambling has been part of America’s history from the nation’s infancy, going all the way back to colonial times. Even before the first European settlers arrived in North America, native tribes had developed games of chance. For the most part until the 1680s,... 
Oct 31, 2019 | Auctions, Books, Magic
This signed Harry Houdini book sold at auction for $880 in November, 2019 We sold this first edition (1923) copy of “Elliott’s Last Legacy Card Tricks: Secrets of the King of All Kard Kings”, signed and dated by Harry Houdini, for $880. Published in... 
Mar 1, 2019 | Auctions, Magic
These rare magic manuscripts sold at auction for $8,000 in March, 2019 h2>It’s pretty amazing when your hobby and your business get to mingle. Last year, I had just such an experience mixing business with pleasure, and anyone who enjoys the art of card magic and... 
Oct 31, 2017 | Blog, Magic, Rare Antique Books
The Harry Houdini Book Library The most legendary magician and escape artist of all time, whose mysterious illusions and escapes made him a household name still revered today, died on Halloween in 1926. Though his feats and escapes were known the world over in his...
