I have a beautiful old Square Circle in an old nicely painted wooden travel case. It in marked "Whitestone". I was told by the guy I bought it from that he travelled performing in the ame time period as Blackstone Sr. It is beautifully hand painted.

I want to sell it. I would like to know more history about Whitestone and potentially the piece I have before I do sell it.

I would also like to get a good idea what it is worth.

Anyone know any history of Whitestone?

Thanks,
Curt

Paul Whitestone was from Indiana I believe. There were some references to him in some old Linking Rings. He came after Blackstone Sr. and borrowed the name idea from him as a tribute.

richard

Thanks! I would love more info too.

I will see if I can find out anything more on it. I think I remember his first name was Paul.

Richard

Thanks so much! I will dig the piece out of storage and try to post a pic.

See Genii March 1976, p. 175 (vol 40) for a blurb and a photo of Whitestone.

June 1977, p. 360 (vol 41) has another blurb.

(Search Ask Alexander for "Whitestone Indiana" to omit all the false hits for Thurston moving to Whitestone, NY...)

Paul Whitestone's nameplate was found in this book that I have for sale in my shop. Seems he thought he was pretty good.

Paul Lee Hargitt, Jr performed magic as Whitestone the Magician. Paul had a lifelong interest in magic and actively participated in the IBM and SAM magic clubs in Indianapolis. At one time he had an illusion show themed around Alice Through the Looking Glass. He died in 2000 age 64 and was buried in Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.