ITEM: This is an un-used letterhead and envelope for magician Paul Fox. Top has face silhouette between two rabbits, with text below, \"PAUL FOX The MAGICIAN\". Envelope has decorative logo of an oval between two devils, with text, \"Paul Fox / Master / of / Mystery\".
From Magicpedia, courtesy of Genii Magazine:
Paul Fox (1898-1976) was a magic designer and inventor. Fox served in World War I and attended the University of Notre Dame. He went on to study engraving in Cleveland, later moving to Chicago to teach it from 1924-1926. In the late 1920\'s Paul became ill, diagnosed with tuberculosis and moved to Colorado Springs for his health on his doctor\'s advice. Paul was close friends with many of the great close-up magicians of his time who came by to visit him include: Dai Vernon, Dr. Jacob Daley, Faucett Ross and Charlie Miller. He obtained several patents on various inventions, including a plastic tape dispenser, paper matchbooks and Christmas tree ornaments.
Contributions
He created the first Lightning Cane Vanish and designed the Coin Pail sold by the Chicago Magic Company. He created the Miracle Gimmick (1947), a Long Pour Salt Gimmick (which was used by Fred Kaps) and a version of the Rising Cards. Paul was one of the first to do a full length cigarette act and to use doves in an act. He helped Cantu develop his dove act. Paul improved the Floating Light Bulb and sold it to Blackstone, Sr. Paul gave Danny Dew permission to market anything of his magic that he chose and he placed on the market his cup design for the cups and balls and several other items. The Paul Fox \"Cups and Balls\" are still are considered by many collectors to be the finest sets ever made. DATE: Circa 1930s
SIZE: Letterhead is 8 1/2 by 11 inches. envelope is 4 by 7 1/2 inches..COND: All in otherwise very Fine, almost Mint condition. Please see scanned images to see quality of this fine item.
