$2,400
Henning, Doug. One-page ALS from Doug Henning to Dai Vernon. Personal and heartfelt aerogramme letter mailed to Dai Vernon by Doug Henning on May 23, 1977 from Leysin, Switzerland. Henning writes, in part, "…it was wonderfull [sic] to hear from all my friends especially you. It made me so happy to hear that my success makes you happy. When I was just starting out & studying with you I had all these wild ideas about being a success in magic and about establishing magic as a true art. You encouraged me in these ideas ad believed in me, and that has helped me more than anyone. … I can look back & feel amazed at all my success. I really can't believe it. It seems that it just sort of happened to me although I know I worked very hard. I feel so thankfull [sic] that I had such wonderfull [sic] people working for me & so much support from my friends. I found as I went, that people just love magic if it is presented innocently with the magician feeling wonder at his own magic. This feeling of wonder is then transmitted to the audience, and they are uplifted and entertained." Signed "Doug Henning." Slight wear at extremities from regular use, and one tear extending into text at left side of letter.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2012-01-28
