magicians, including Charles Joseph Carter The Great (1917), Harry Houdini (1919), Al Flosso the "Coney Island Fakir" (1939), and his son, Jackie Flosso. Most recently, the firm was acquired by Ted Bogusta who pioneered the online magic auction with high end collectables that on many an occasion achieved record prices for certain items. According to Martinka's then own website, the company continued to purchase magic collections and libraries, which are used to supply magicians and collectors throughout the world with vintage and modern magic and memorabilia. In 2004, after closing the Martinka brick and mortar shop in NYC, the company had only an online presence for a year before reopening a store in Midland Park, New Jersey. The company also resumed the manufacture of magic tricks and props. See also American Museum of Magic List of magic museums References External links Jack Flosso Obituary - NY Times Jack Flosso Obituary - NY Times Midland Park, New Jersey Entertainment companies of the United States Magic organizations American companies established in 1877 Companies based in New York City Magic museums Museums in Bergen County, New Jersey Performing arts museums in the United States Magic shops