RR Auction: Pop Culture

Renowned American magician (1885–1965), often billed as The Great Blackstone, who reached the peak of his popularity in the 1930s and 1940s. Great vin

Vintage glossy 7.5 x 9.5 close-up image of the elder Blackstone magician by Bloom photography of Chicago, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ar

Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Remarka

Stage magician from Ohio (1869–1936), whose enormous traveling magic show required eight train cars to transport his props across the country. Wonderf

A pair of TLSs signed “Howard Thurston,” both one page, 6.5 x 8.75, on personal letterhead, and addressed to Walter Phillipson. The first, signed in p

TLS signed “Howard Thurston,” one page, 6.75 x 9, personal letterhead, January 13, 1927. Letter to Will Goldston, in part: “It seems that we ought to

Prominent magician (1849–1922) known for his spectacular stage illusions. Boldly penned ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.75 x 7.75, personal

Alexander Herrmann (1844–1896), better known as Herrmann the Great, was a French magician widely considered the world’s greatest. The wife and former

Three vintage signatures on individual off-white slips of George Washington Heller, Eugene Laurant, and Servais Le Roy, all approximately 3.25 x 1.5.

Dean of the Society of American Magicians (1856–1938) who, along with Imro Fox and Servais LeRoy, was part of the famed billing ‘Triple Alliance.’ Pro

American manipulative magician (1867–1938) known worldwide as ‘The King of Koins.’ Impressive display of items belonging to renowned magician Thomas N

Stage name of the magician born as Ferencz Dezso Weisz (1876–1945), brother of Harry Houdini. Vintage glossy 7 x 9 head-and-shoulders photo of Hardeen

Incredible glossy 6.75 x 8.25 profile photo of Houdini, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Mae Tiner, Best wishes and regards, Houdini, Oct 25—

TLS signed “Harry Houdini,” one page, 8 x 10.5, June 18, 1917. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “The enclosed may i terest you. There you are with

TLS, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, February 27, 1918. Letter to Edwin Fay Rice, in part: “Kit Clarke was in to see the show tiday at the Hippodrome, an

Collection of ten original glass negatives, measuring 3 x 4.5 to 7 x 5, with more than half showing scenes of Houdini with friends or family. Some of

Amazing hand-embellished advertising art for Harry Houdini's 1922 film The Man from Beyond, 39 x 29, showing the discovery of Houdini, who has b...

Original hand-corrected typed manuscript for a revised edition of A Magician Among the Spirits, 409 pages in a period 10.25 x 11.5 binder, extensively

Signed book: The Unmasking of Robert–Houdin. NY: The Publishers Printing Company, 1908. Hardcover, 5.75 x 8.25, 333 pages. Signed and inscribed on the

Wonderful ALS signed “Beatrice Houdini,” one page, 5.25 x 8.5, personal letterhead, December 3, [190]1. Letter to Mr. Funke, in part: “I have retired

William Russell Walsh (1894–1971) was an amateur magician who served as president of the Society of American Magicians and the International Brotherho

Spanish poster for the magician David Bamberg, known as ‘Fu Manchu,’ 18.5 x 26.5, headed, “Hechizos de Fu-Manchu. El Espectaculo Mas Fantastico del Mu

Extensive archive of material owned by and related to Hollywood B-movie cult figure Ed Wood, including his personally-owned and -used briefcase (Rexbi

Desirable and uncommon pairing of Ed Wood items, including: a program for the 1949 play The Blackguard Returns, opened to an approximate size of 18 x

Glen or Glenda (I Led 2 Lives) (Screen Classics Inc., 1953). One sheet movie poster (28 x 41). Exploitation film written, directed by, and starring Ed

The Unearthly (AB-PT Pictures, 1957). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradi

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor J

The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller,

The Sinister Urge (Headliner Productions, 1960). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Crime-drama starring Kenne Duncan, Duke Moore, and Jean Fontaine te

The Beast of Yucca Flats (Cinema Associates, 1962). One sheet movie poster (27 x 41). Horror film starring Tor Johnson, Douglas Mellor, Barbara Franci

Eleven one sheet movie posters (27 x 41), for ‘sexploitation’ films, including: Sex Kittens Go to College (1960), Married Too Young (1963), Lady Godiv

On the Mesa of Lost Women (Howco, 1952). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction film starring Ed Wood’s girlfriend, Dolores Fuller, along with

Jail Bait (Howco, 1954). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Crime film starring Lyle Talbot, Dolores Fuller, Clancy Malone, and Steve Reeves in his first

The Unearthly (AB-PT Pictures, 1957). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Science-fiction/horror film of the ‘mad scientist’ genre starring John Carradine,

The Bride and the Beast (Allied Artists Pictures, 1958). Insert movie poster (14 x 36). Wood’s horror film starring Charlotte Austin, Lance Fuller, an

Bride of the Monster (Filmmakers Releasing, 1956). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Sci-fi horror film starring Bela Lugosi, Tor Johnson,

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKi

Plan 9 from Outer Space/Espectros del Espacio (Peliculas Coloso, Mexico). Set of eight lobby cards (16.25 x 12.5). Classic science-fiction thriller st

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Three lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnso

Plan 9 from Outer Space (DCA, 1958). Two lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic science-fiction thriller starring Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson,

Three circa 1960 glossy 9.75 x 7.75 Grand National Pictures publicity photos for the UK release of Plan 9 from Outer Space. The photos depict the char

Three lobby cards for films by Wood or featuring his key actors, 14 x 11, including: Bride of the Monster (1956), The Bride and the Beast (1958), and

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic and beeswax on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed on the right side, “Vampira,”

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the lower right, “Vampira.” The artwork

Original self-portrait artwork accomplished by Maila Nurmi in acrylic on an 11.75 x 16 canvas board, signed in the lower left, “Vampira,” and on the r

I Married a Monster from Outer Space (Paramount, 1958). Window card movie poster (14 x 22). Gloria Talbott, Tom Tryon, and Peter Baldwin star in this

The Brain from Planet Arous (Howco, 1957). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Cult sci-fi classic starring John Agar, Joyce Meadows, and Rob

Attack of the 50 Foot Woman (Allied Artists, 1958). Complete set of eight lobby cards (14 x 11). Classic low-budget science fiction movie starring All

Color limited edition 27 x 41 lithograph with an artfully done image of the characters in Creature from the Black Lagoon, numbered 20/235, signed in p

Three insert movie posters (14 x 36), for horror films from the 1950s, including: Blood of Dracula (1957), Blood of the Vampire (1958), and The Hound