Sold for:
$2,000

[Ramsay, John] When Magi Meet original 16mm film, including John Ramsay. Twelve minutes of original 16mm footage shot and edited by Sid Lorraine at the 1939 convention of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, held in Battle Creek Michigan. Dozens of well-known magicians appear on the film, perhaps the most important performance Lorraine recorded is that of Scottish sleight-of-hand pioneer John Ramsay performing his famous Coins and Cylinder routine, as well as the Coin Through Hand. In original film canister with Lorraine's hand-lettered label. Accompanied by an archival quality DVD transfer of the footage. Good condition.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2012-01-28