$1,900
Germain, Karl. Five-page ALS from Karl Germain to Paul Fuchs (Fox). On Stratford Hotel (Chicago) stationery and dated August 6, 1916. Germain was an idol of Fuchs', and an early model for the young magician. At the time this letter was written, Fuchs was an amateur magician living in Chillicothe, Ohio. Germain's letter thanks him for the role he played in a large piece of newspaper publicity garnered by Germain while playing Chillicothe. Germain goes on to advise the young magician, "I trust you have survived my … performance and that you are not taking my advice on magic so seriously to heart as to kill your joy as an amateur in our gentle art. It's a great diversion, magic, and subtle and intricate enough to be a fit subject for the greatest minds to dabble in." Interestingly, Germain goes on to ask Fuchs, an amateur, for input on his own act: "If you find time and inclination I should be very glad indeed to have any suggestions you may be able to offer on my program or style. The franker they are the more I shall appreciate them." With original mailing cover, and accompanied by the clipped interview from Paul Fox's personal files. Original fold lines, otherwise very good condition. Signed "Yours cordially, Karl Germain.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
