Take a look at Quicker than the Eye, Potter & Potter's retail division. Shop now for vintage magic, gambling, circus, and oddities. Our inventory includes used, rare, and out-of-print books, along with vintage magic posters, photographs, magic tricks, playing cards, and more.

This sale featured the automaton collection of Michael Kam. Over 150 vintage and modern mechanical marvels went on the block, including rare and unusual examples by Vichy, Lambert, Phalibois, and their contemporaries. Modern marvels from the studios of Matt Smith, Frank Nelson, and many more were also be included. The sale was rounded out by a selection of kinetic art and puppets of unusual design.

Potter & Potter offered some 200 choice magic collectibles in an online-only auction. A mix of ephemera, magic sets, large lots of vintage apparatus, and choice books and posters were offered for sale. The auction was conducted exclusively on Potter & Potter's online bidding platform.

Our September sale will feature coin operated machines in all categories: arcade, vending, and slots. The auction will also feature vintage advertising, toys, and a strong selection of Black Americana.

Our October 18th fine book auction will feature more than 500 lots of printed books including many modern first editions by famous authors.

October 26th, Potter & Potter is excited to present the first auction of magic from the collection of German historian, builder, and performer Rudiger Deutsch, whose collection was considered one of the great assemblages of magic apparatus of the modern era.