“The Things We Leave Behind.” John Reznikoff Shares His Father’s Story, Through the Lens of a World War II Archive
Jul 1, 2016

In this 9:31 video clip filmed in cooperation with PSA/DNA Authentication Services, John Reznikoff shares the story of his father, Dr. Marvin Reznikoff (1925-2013), through an archive of photos, letters, and relics. Reznikoff explains how his father, a first-generation American of Russian Jewish heritage, was profoundly affected by his experience serving in the Pacific Theater in World War II.

J.F.K. Historical Relics
Jun 14, 2016

President John F. Kennedy’s life and death revolved around his famous car collection. John Reznikoff goes in depth on the importance of these vehicles and underscores the need to preserve them.Continue Reading

Barack Obama's jeep

Obama’s Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jun 14, 2016

John Reznikoff has acquired many historically renowned vehicles. In this video he picks up the keys to a historically “preowned” vehicle: President Barack Obama’s first car.Continue Reading

Ronald Reagan signature

Authenticating Reagan
Jun 14, 2016

See the video below for an inside look on authenticating the writing patterns of a Hollywood actor and U.S. President Ronald Reagan.

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Signatures of Apple, Inc. co-founders

Apple’s First Contract Turns Black and White into Green
Jun 8, 2016

The two “Steve” pillars of Apple, Inc., Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, signed off as a corporation in 1976. Decades later, this significant document’s value has kept pace with the company itself! Find out just how much it’s worth here, according to John Reznikoff.

How to authenticate Lyndon B. Johnson's signature

John Reznikoff Identifies Elements of an Authentic L.B.J. Signature
May 16, 2016

L.B.J. – three letters, one mighty signature! In this 5:48 video clip, John Reznikoff exhibits a variety of documents bearing the signature of 36th U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973) to illustrate the variety of existent L.B.J. signatures, from authentic to secretarial, auto-pen, and forged. Follow Reznikoff as he identifies the characteristics of an authentic L.B.J. signature, from an angular “L,” triangular “J,” and almost omnipresent underline period!
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Mark Hofmann forgery file

John Reznikoff Analyzes the Autograph Forgeries of Mark Hoffman
May 16, 2016

In this 5:33 video clip filmed in cooperation with PSA/DNA Authentication Services, John Reznikoff talks about Mark Hoffman aka “The Mormon Murderer,” a Utah-based autograph dealer turned forger, counterfeiter, bomb maker, and convicted murderer now serving a life sentence. Reznikoff provides us with insights into Hoffman’s forgery methods, so that today’s collectors can identify red flags such as “alligator ink.” Reznikoff still sees examples of Mark Hoffman forgeries in the market today.
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