More Nelson Hahne illustrations for U.F. Grant -









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Nelson Hahne illustration for the Thayer catalog, showing the 'Thayer Card Frame' , where a chosen card appears between two panes of glass wrapped in rubber bands, placed on a wooden stand.








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"Nelson Hahne's 1947 National Magic catalog illustration for the
Perfection Sliding Die Box: "This 'Sucker Box' is beyond doubt one
of the most popular tricks any magician could have in his program.
Whether the audience is young or old, it always fools the wise
guys." Beautifully made of mahogany, hand rubbed, and wax fin-
ish; hinges are chrome plated, giving a rich and attractive appear-
ance. Price $17.85 postpaid"

(adjusted for inflation $17.85 in 1947 dollars would equal $222.48 in 2021.)

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Memories - as said, I have several of the above effects bought in the 50's 60's- good stuff. Still cherish them. David, when your car is better, we've got to get together ( to heck with a PM --- L-O-L ) RR

Yes, indeed ! Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Ralph.




Ok, so this isn't a Nelson Hahne illustration, but for you folks who don't know "Russo" (Ralph Rousseau) here's a photo of Ralph and his lovely wife Anna from Genii magazine -




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Here is another Nelson Hahne magic illustration.

Here we find Hahne in his 1960's modern graphic style of cartooning for a Christmas illustration that adorned the cover of Linking Ring magazine , Dec. 1962.

Actually, I am NOT related. I believe you may have seen a post by Stevens Magic, where Mark mentioned this in his newsletter as a joke, because I told him I got that question many times.

Here is the man himself, Nelson Hahne, at the drawing board -

A wonderful remembrance of a man of magic we all should never forget…Just wonderful!