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$800

Okito (Tobias Theodore Bamberg). Full-stage photograph of Okito and assistants, signed and inscribed. [London], ca. 1926. Okito strikes a magical pose as he stands between two assistants. All three are garbed in elaborate Chinese costumes. 10 x 8", mounted to cardstock. One unobtrusive crease running through the center, otherwise very good condition. Signed and inscribed by Okito to Victor D. Barbour. Barbour, along with Dr. Samuel Cox Hooker, was one of Okito's earliest and best American customers. From the collection of Dai Vernon.


Potter & Potter

Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2010-01-30

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Okito. Bust portrait of Okito, signed. Berlin, Mar. Walten, ca. 1920. Sepia-toned bust photograph of Okito in makeup and costume. Bearing his orange and black Read more…


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Okito (Tobias Leendert Bamberg). Photograph of Okito and two assistants. German [?], ca. 1919. Handsome studio photo of Okito and two female assistants dressed in Read more…


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Okito (Theodore Tobias Bamberg). Group of Three Pieces of Ephemera. Including a Merry Christmas/Happy New Year card (ca. 1960s) bearing a laid-in portrait photo; a Read more…


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Houdini, Harry. Full Length Photograph of Houdini and Ching Ling Foo. [Brighton Beach], 1913. Reportedly taken by Theo Bamberg (Okito) in Brighton Beach, in front Read more…


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2016-04-09


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Houdini, Harry. Full-length photograph of Houdini with Ching Ling Foo and Okito. Accompanied by Bess Houdini and Chee Toy (Ching's daughter), the magicians stand in Read more…


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Date:
2009-04-26


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$800

Houdini, Harry. Photograph of Harry and Beatrice Houdini with Okito, Ching Ling Foo, and Foo’s Daughter. [New York], ca. 1913. The group is pictured outside Read more…


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Date:
2016-04-09


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Okito (Theo Bamberg). Inscribed and Signed Portrait Photograph. Berlin: Walton, 1930s. Gelatin silver print bust portrait of Okito in makeup and costume. Inscribed and signed Read more…


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Date:
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Date:
2015-02-07


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Ring on Wand Illusion. Pasadena, Okito-Williams, ca. 1995. Solid wooden rings penetrate a magic wand when placed inside an open-topped cabinet. Elaborately decorated with orange Read more…


Auctioneer:
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Date:
2011-05-22