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Specializing in Houdiniana
Weather In Spring, Texas
This WebSite will be devoted to items I currently have for sale. While most Collectible Dealers Occasionally have a Houdini item or two, we here at SASC Specialize in Houdini Material and have done so for 17+ years.
Not to mention having been in magic since 1963!!
HOW TO ORDER:
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Email and phone information are located at the bottom of this page.
This WebSite isn't ALL Houdini material, as you'll see when you take the tour of the various pages. There is something for Every Magic Collector!!
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(If you don't see something listed you're looking for - sorry, it has sold)
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3018-3274) AMERICAN FILM MAGAZINE, Volume 3, #6 April 1978.
Inside article:
"THE MAGICIAN and the MOVIES"
by Erik Barnouw.Before Mr. Barnouw published his 128 page, Hardbound book by almost the same name ("The Magician and the Cinema"), he wrote a smaller version of the topic for the American Film Magazine.
Like the book, this Lead-in article discusses the extensive role Magicians played in the evolution of cinema. Magicians created the “trick film”, which laid the foundation for the special effects of modern cinema.
This article shows what Magicians were doing with moving images, magic lanterns, etc. long before the motion pictures.
As a nice bonus, the magazine has a Great Cover shot of Houdini’s Rare Poster from his 15-part Silent Movie Serial
THE MASTER MYSTERY. - $25.00
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3022-4684) TALEs OF ESCAPE by Paul Dowswell
Copyright 1994 and published by Scholastic, Inc. of New York, Toronto, London, Auckland, and Sydney.
SoftBound with 64 pages.
Over a dozen articles about escaping from prisons, castles, etc..
This includes a four page article about Houdini:
HARRY HOUDINI, Escaping For A Living
Just another fine example of you never know where a Houdini article is going to turn up for Houdiniana collectors.
Book measures approx. 7"x9 3/4". - $15.00
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3023-7458) MAJOKE Magazine.
A GREAT SPOOF of the magic magazine MAGIC.
Published by Dan Harlan et al. back in 1998. This issue contains a
MASSIVE 96 pages.Just some of the ‘funnies’ include:
National Magic Conventions (B.U.M. and S.P.A.M.) - An Eyeful of JISM - The Snapper (Sticky J is at it again...) - World’s Lamest Magic - From the Preditor (Scam Allen) - ZZZZzzzz (Keez Snoozenburg) - Markupplace (Michael Blose) - Convections (Scott Swells).
And I can’t even go into the hilarious advertisements, without probably getting in trouble. Ha!!
If you haven’t had a GOOD Laugh in a while, you definitely NEED to read this magazine. - $20.00
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3025-1337) 1999 MAGIC Catalogue: Houdini Magical Hall of Fame
The Houdini Magician Hall of Fame would have a massive fire on April 30, 1995, but not all items were destroyed in the fire.
4 1/2 years later, a lot of the surviving items were auctioned off at Butterfield&Butterfield on November 15, 1999.
465 auctions lots with
150+ COLOR photo illustrations.SoftBound with 67pages.
Measures approx. 8 1/2"x11".
This offering is for the auction catalogue only. The photo, of the fire, isn't included - only included for show.
Prices Realized sheet included.
- $45.00
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3026-8821) THREE SWANN "MAGIC" AUCTION CATALOGUEs
a) 2001 - The Doug Edwards Collection
231 auctions lots with 66 photo illustrations.
SoftBound with 56pages.
Measures approx. 6 1/2"x9 1/2". - $25.00
There are handwritten price notations, next to many of the lots. Almost as though the previous owner, of this catalogue, was actively participating in a very serious nature.
b) 2002 - The Manny Weltman HOUDINI Collection
253 auctions lots with 76 photo illustrations.
SoftBound with 67pages.
Measures approx. 6 1/2"x9 1/2". - $25.00
There are handwritten price notations, next to many of the lots. Almost as though the previous owner, of this catalogue, was actively participating in a very serious nature.
c) 2005 - The Christian Fechner Collection - Sale #1
This collection was so HUGH, it took a total of three auctions over the years 2005, 2006 and 2007.
Sadly, Mr. Fechner would die, only a little over a year later on November 25, 2008, at the age of 64.
350 auctions lots with an IMPRESSIVE 400+ Color and Black-n-White photo illustrations.
SoftBound with 162pages.
Measures approx. 8 1/2" 11 3/4". - $45.00
You think Houdiniana is expensive today, wait till you check out some of the prices in these catalogues.
Prices Realized sheet included with each catalogue
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3027-2134) Bibliography on Houdini Magic Books
Craige M. Snader, Jr. -and- Sidney Radner
As Craige Snader put it:
Dear Fellow Magic Collector:
Sid Radner gave me a photocopy of this list. (Nobody knows who wrote it.) The general opinion is that is was written shortly after Houdini's magic books arrived at the Library of Congress.
There are 649 listings covering Houdini books in:
Belgium - Chinese - Dutch
- English - French - German
Hungarian - Italian - Portuguese - Spanish - Swedish
Measures 8˝”x11” with 31pages. -
$35.00
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3030-3390) GENII Magazine - November 1993 – Volume 57, #1
HOUDINI: A Special Issue
Patrick Culliton and his wife Tracey L. Williams on the cover.
No less than seven articles, spread out over 13 pages.
I've reproduced the content page, below, for ease in reading.
The BONUS of this offering – Patrick Culliton has signed the cover.
I've blocked out who it is signed to.
Great reading, from a person who has penned many books and articles about Houdini. -
$35.00
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3032-8871) MAGIC Magazine - Volume 1, #3 – November 1991
Very early issue #3 of this Wonderful publication.
SoftBound, measures 8˝"x11” with 54pages.
Those who autographed the magazine are:
Christopher Hart
Sidney Radner
Johnny Gaughan
John Moehring
Reni Lavand
Fantasio
Rene Levand (2nd signing)
Content page has been reproduced, above, for ease in reading. - $75.00
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3033-5898) HARPERs NEW MONTHLY MAGAZINE, "New Monthly Magazine".
Volume 55, #330 - November 1877.
Well, it might have been new then, but it's 132+ YEARs OLD TODAY!!!
On page 817 begins a Very Historic 15 page article on ROBERT HOUDIN entitled:
"The King of Conjurers"
There are 11 illustrations - these include:
Robert-Houdin - The Old Style of Trick Table - Houdin's Trick Table - The Conjurer's Parlor - The Conjurer's Ghost - The Magic Basket - The Double Bottom - The Bust of Socrates - The Four Harps - Houdin's Spirit Rapper - The Cabinet Trick.
In addition to these 11 illustrations there are 7 diagrams!!
A ton of information on the man HOUDINI would idolize, when first starting out as a Magician.
A great offering for you Robert-Houdin collectors. - $75.00
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3034-0942) HOUDINI OXFORD DIE CAST TRUCK SET
This limited edition set was produced to celebrate the life of Houdini, who died on October 31st, 1926. He had stunned audiences everywhere with his awe inspiring illusions, escaping from Strait-Jackets and disappearing through brick walls. This set of Vehicles commemorates the 75th anniversary of his death.
Images shown on both sides of the trucks:
Buried Alive, Master Mystifier HOUDINI
Europe's Eclipsing Sensation HOUDINI
The HOUDINIs Metamorphous
Harry HOUDINI, King of Cards
Trucks measure approx. 3 1/2"x1 1/4" - box holding trucks approx. 7 1/2"x7 1/2"
Comes with a card showing this is set #0431 of 2,500 - $45.00
(I had three of these, two have sold - I only have the one left)
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Assortment of magician-themed Figurines and Statues.
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The photo, above, shows those which will be listed. If you don't see one listed, then it has sold.
Another reason for showing the first photo is you'll be able to get an idea of their relative size to each other.
3035-6823)
Bear MagicianIn his left hand, he holds his magic wand.
In his right hand, he holds a top hat, from which he has just produced a white rabbit.
On the underside, it is stamped:
"Avon 1993"
Made of ceramic, it measures approx. 4 1/2" tall and has no chips or cracks. - $25.00
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3036-9574)
Italian Clown Magician Figurine #1The performer wears a purple shirt, a large orange tie with red stripes, lime green pants, oversized shoes, a LONG black coat and small top hat.
His left hand holds a top hat, while his right hands produces a white rabbit.
A metal plate, on the front of the wooden base, states:
"Da Vinci Collection"
Made of resin, it measures approx. 5 1/2" tall, and has no chips or cracks. -
$25.00
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3037-8256)
Italian Clown Magician Figurine #2The magician, wears a checkered shirt, yellow baggy pants, oversize red shoes and a long turquoise colored coat.
In his left hand, the magician holds a rabbit by the ears, as if having just produced it from the top hat, he's holding in his right hand.
The magician slightly bent over - as if taking a bow for his amazing feat.
Stamped on the backside of the base is:
"ITALY"
Made of resin, it measures approx. 6 1/2" tall and as can be seen in the photos, below, is quite colorful. - $25.00
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3038-7032)
Clown Magician FigurineThe magician, wears a light blue, oversize, one piece puffy costume, with ruffle collar and a small blue/white hat.
A handkerchief is dangling down from his right hand, directly over a white rabbit (which sits on the table) - as if the magician just produced the rabbit.
Made of ceramic, it measures approx. 4 3/4" tall, and has no chips or cracks. - $25.00
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3039-4577)
THE AMAZING BAILEY...MAGIC SHOW AT 4The Dollstone Collection. Limited Edition Series No.2. Produced in October 1997. On the bottom, it is hand numbered: #1962.
Check out this most incredible, detailed piece from the nine photos below. Remember, these are ThumbNail photos - click any, to bring up the larger photo, then your back arrow to come back to this page.
You'll see The Amazing Bailey, the bear on the floor (under the trap door), the bear that's going to be sawed in half, and the magician's friends looking on from the front of the stage. Oh yea, lets not forget the rabbit in the top hat!!
On the underside, there's an Oscar Wilde quote:
"The World is divided into two classes, those who believe the incredible, and those who do the improbable".
Comes with original box and packing, no chips or cracks. - $45.00
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3041-4632) Houdini Statue - Straight Jacket Release
Limited Edition: #496 of 500
This Strait-Jacket Release statue was beautifully sculpted by Mo Flint for The Houdini Collection.
Each piece, of this numbered and limited edition of 500, has been painstakingly hand painted in exact detail.
Whether you are a magician, a collector or know someone who is, you will appreciate the authentic styling of this classic sculpture.
Released by Blue Radish sculpture studio’s, who specialize in toys and collectibles.
The statue is pretty heavy, in that it weighs almost Three Pounds -and- comes with its original packing box.
On the underside of the base/stand is felt covering, showing the numbering, etc.-
$100.00
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3042-2695) HOUDINI...and Beyond. An Extremely Limited Art Print.
19 Years Ago, Award Winning Artist, Diane K. Sparks (no relation), did an Original painting of Houdini.
From this Original, a Limited Edition of Quality Art Prints were made.
Along the bottom white border, each print was Hand Numbered, Titled and Signed by the Artist.
The Art Print measures 22”x28” on 65lb, Acid Free, THICK Cover Paper with fade resistant ink.
The Print shows Houdini bound in chains, while a ghostly image of his Mother looks on: from Beyond. - $75.00
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3043-7698)
ABRACADABRA Magazine. Published by Goodliffe in Birmingham and Alcester, England. The World's ONLY Weekly magazine!! The photos, below, show a HUGE selection of Abra's spanning the years 1946 to
19
There are over 1500 issues.
Price is only $600.00 -and- that's with insured shipping anywhere within the United States.Email me directly, for the complete breakdown of what's included:
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If you've any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact me:
Stephen A. Sparks (a/k/a Sparky)
Stephen A. Sparks Collectibles
Specializing in Houdiniana
P. O. Box 1345
Spring, Texas 77383-1345 USA
281-353-1014 (Phone/Fax) ~ 281-827-4001
(Cell)
Email: Houdini374@aol.com Ebay's: Gran*Houdini
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