Description:

Depicts a cartoon sketch of a magician sawing a lady (Wife) in half except that she is lying on a wooden plank supported by two chairs and all that is covering her body is a wooden brace that fits around her waist. Says "MYSTIFYING MIRTHFUL MAN OF MAGIC!" below. Cartoon surrounded by sawing a lady in half jokes; all in black lettering on white back. The full-color reproductions of posters of famous magicians produced by Lee Jacobs decorate the walls of many of the world's magic dens and libraries. Jacobs's, a publisher and bookseller, operates a mail - order magic supply business in Pomeroy, U.S.A. Jacobs's interest in magic started when he was so young he doesn't remember exactly how it began, but he was performing for family and friends at the age of five. By the time he was eight he had given school shows and was advertising his availability as a magician for parties and other entertainments. Like most young magicians, Jacobs accumulated a lot of "extra stuff" - props and things he found he had no use for. Instead of stashing them away, he began selling them to other hobbyists. He was a part time magic dealer at the age of fifteen and was soon advertising in the magic magazines and renting counter space to display his wares at magic conventions. Lee became fascinated with the beautiful posters of the early magicians and began collecting them. He realized that the posters were becoming so expensive that most people could not afford them and would never be able to enjoy their beauty. This realization gave birth to the idea of reproducing posters and he proceeded to reproduce the first magic poster-- Houdini's KING OF CARDS. This idea did not catch on at first, but eventually reproductions became quite popular. This may have been Lee's greatest contribution to the field of magic. And he had always wanted to be remembered for this contribution. Lee passed away peacefully at his home on Good Friday 2003 after a six month battle with a malignant brain tumor. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 17" x 22"
  • Condition:
  • Fair - Good Condition with a stain and some tears (see pics)

Accepted Forms of Payment:

Shipping

Auction House will ship Worldwide, at Buyer's Expense. PLEASE CONTACT PRIOR TO BIDDING TO ASK FOR SHIPPING QUOTES!!!! Allow a 24 hour period for quotes. Shipping quotes are figured before invoices are sent out. Multiple shipping companies (USPS, UPS, Fedex, Greyhound, etc) will be looked into for the best rate. Large paintings and other large items may be packed by a third party.

September 10, 2021 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

One Source Auctions

You agree to pay a buyer's premium of up to [bp]% and any applicable taxes and shipping.

View full terms and conditions