If you have any doubts as to why you should be at the Austin Magic Auction, just check out these quotes from people who have come before, but first, let's mention the QUALITY of the Austin Magic Auction.  Other auctions claim to be the longest running auction in Texas or the biggest, but here are the facts.  The Austin Magic Auction will host their 29th auction on April 17, 2010 and in 2009 sold 24 items that sold for $100 or more.  Our top item went for $900 and we had another 31 items that sold for somewhere between $50 and $95. Our top sellers were:  Abbott's Hole in One ($325), Baxt's Lantern Lie Detector ($150), a copy of Greater Magic ($160), Vintage professional stage trunk from Europe ($250), Viking Straight-Jacket ($200), Side Kick ($650), Princess of the Air ($150), Fender PA System ($250), World's Fastest Trick ($310), Van Dukkum Chicken Cups ($900), Okito/Foyt Treasurer Chest ($150), Three-Fly, 2 sets ($300), Doll House Illusion ($500), a Custom Close-Up Locking Case ($475), and a vintage Mysto Magic Set under protective glass ($350).  Compare those figures with other club auctions.

"I just wanted to let you know that the auction was great.  My thanks goes out to you and all of the workers for their hard work in putting on the event and the unexpected food and drinks (that were free!).  I am considering being a seller next year (2009)."

 "This was an amazingly well organized and smooth running auction.  Thank you to all who participated for all your effort".

"The four of you (Ron Cartlidge, Kent Cummins, Doc Seaton, & Heather Poggi-Mannis) put together a magnificent event yesterday.  It was an event of galactic proportion."

"I have followed with great interest the promotional effects and news reports about the latest auction.  I was as much interested in seeing old friends as buying things".

"I wanted to thank you again for your great work at the auction on Saturday!  You guys (David Hira, Kent Cummins, Scott Wells) are always the highlight of the day.  It wouldn't be nearly as much fun without your magic and comedy throughout the day!  I know it's a lot of work (not to mention pretty), so I wanted you all to know that everyone really appreciates all that you do for the auction.  What a successful event!"

"I must say I have never before experienced a more organized and efficiently run auction.  Wow!  You (Ron Cartlidge, chairman) and the others who worked so hard are to be congratulated."

"Good auction today.  Was afraid it would go long, but you pulled it off."

"Congratulations on a stunningly successful auction!"

 "The checkout was particularly smooth."