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Specializing in Houdiniana
BOOK Section - Part One
Weather In Spring, Texas
Welcome to the "BOOK Section - Part One" .
Below you'll find quite an assortment of Books to choose from.
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2777-9344) LETTERs ON NATURAL MAGIC. Addressed to Sir Walter Scott. By Sir David Brewster. Published by J.&J. Harper. New York. Title page shows "Harper’s Stereotype Edition" and the date of 1832. On the front of the book it shows "Harper’s Family Library. No. L." and the date of 1833. HardBound (rebound?). 314pages. - $100.00
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2779-6869) THE MODERN CONJURER And Drawing-Room Entertainer by C. Lang Neil
Explaining and Illustrating Tricks By:
J.N. Maskelyne - Trewey - Charles Bertram - T. Nelson Downs - Mdlle. Patrice - Paul Valadon - H. He Manche - L. Graham Lewis - Frank Kennard - Ellis Stanyon and others....
Original copyright 1902, this offering is for the third edition from 1922.
Published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd. of London, England.
HardBound with DustJacket and 390pages. Book measures approx. 5 3/4x8 3/4".
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them below for ease in reading.
Tough to find with DustJacket. - $200.00
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2734-5458) The GERALD KOSKY Photo ScrapBook
The GERALD KOSKY Photo ScrapBook
Containing 44pages and some 85 photos spanning 50 years - from the 1930s to the 1980s.
Unfortunately, some of the people, in these photos, aren't identified.
You will find photo's of:
Gerald Kosky, 4 photos of Bess Houdini, Edward Saint, Jacob and Lyda Hyman, Connie Krebs, Hal Robbins, Snag Werris, Joe Berg, Dick Zimmerman, Bill and Lou Derman, Charlie Miller, Bev Bergeron, Peter Pit, Bob Wagner, Phil Graham, Bill Chaudet, Caryl Fleming, Arnold Furst, L.O. Gunn, Vic and Carloyn Trask, Bill Taylor, Dai Vernon, Jay Ose, Dr. Sawa, Max Malini, Tenkai -and- so many many more.
Those names, which have been identified, are thanks to myself, with additional help from Patrick Culliton, Richard Hatch, and the wonderful Bev Bergeron.
I'm sure you more knowledgeable collector's, out there, will pick out many many more faces and names.
Especially those of you from the West Coast.
You will see 'red dots' and reflections, in some of the photos below.
These are not on the photos themselves, but from my digital camera, etc.
If you would like to see any of the other photo(s) not shown, please email me directly: Houdini374@aol.com
Give me the page number and which photo (if there are several on a page).
Some of these photos have page numbers ("p17") and letter/numbers
("E-56").
Almost like they were earmarked for use in a book.
As a matter of fact, I DID find some of the photos in
the book:
The Magic Gerald
Kosky
On the "Dedication" page there is a photo of Kosky looking over to his Mother. The photo being from the convention photo's you'll find in the ScrapBook.
On page 72 is Kosky, on stage, with two Japanese boys. The boy to the left is bent over at the waist and the boy to the right is holding a playing card over his heart.
On page 117 is the photo of Kosky, Max Malini and Charles Miller.
There are a few more photos in the book, but they don't appear to be in this ScrapBook offered here.
For those of you who have the book:
The Magic of Tenkai
You might check the photographs, maybe some of the Tenkai photos are shown there.
Most photos seem to be from the West Coast and Japan, so you can assume these people are the Magic HeavyWeights of the day.
A large size ScrapBook, as it measures 12 1/4"x14 1/2" - $750.00
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2719-8435) DEATH BLOW! Was Houdini Murdered? by Norman Bigelow.
Copyright 1983 with 68pages.
Stapled manuscript measuring approx. 8 1/2"x11"
As the author puts it: "In writing this manuscript, I realize that the theory of murder will not be well received by some, but at the same time, I would like to propose the idea that the theory of murder in the Houdini case is as reasonable and as good as any that has been offered since his death.....we will review just a few of the many, many comments made by historians which may have some bearing on the case."
Referring to interviews the author, himself, has conducted, along with many excerpts from a ton of sources, the author weaves the plot of Houdini having been murdered by the ‘spiritualist’, etc. during the days Houdini was campaigning his WAR against their efforts to deceive the public.
This was the first book/manuscript ever written about the subject -and- is actually a pretty good read, if you know what I mean?
In addition to the DEATH BLOW manuscript, you receive three additional items:
1) Norman Bigelow - Grandmaster. A one page bio about the author.
2) An 8x10 of Norm performing the DOORs OF DEATH, back in 1972, at Brown University
3) An eight-page piece entitled: MARGERY's MEDIUM - This relates to the subject and according to the author, Manny Weltman loved it.
The BONUS of this offering is both the manuscript and photo have been Personally Signed by Noman Bidelow!! - $45.00
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2582-4528) CARDs AS WEAPONS by Ricky Jay
First Edition. Soft cover. Published in 1977 by Darien House Printing in New York. 96 pages.
As the book states: "A treatise on the art of throwing, scaling, juggling, boomeranging, and manipulating ordinary playing cards with particular emphasis on impressing one's friends and providing a deadly yet inexpensive means of self-defense."
Chapters include:
History - Cards and the Martial Arts - Magicians and Card-Scaling - Technique - Advanced Technique - How To Practice and Stay Fit - Self-Defense - Stunts to Impress One's Friends - Personal Anecdotes - Afterword.
On the copyright page, it shows the Library of Congress numbers for both the softcover and hardcover editions. The softcover number is lower than the hardcover, leading me to believe the book was issued in both softcover and hardcover at the same time, with the softcover coming first.
Making this offering the True First Edition.
A humorous and entertaining book. Even has a few pictures of a totally nude gal throwing cards.
Due to this, you must be 18, or older, to purchase this book.
Should you wish to practice your scaling, this offering comes with a 11 aluminum playing cards - made from a sheet of metal. -
$275.00
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2610-5698) Assorted IRELANDs and MAGIC, Inc. YearBooks
Published by The Ireland Magic Company or Magic, Inc. (depending on year) in Chicago, Illinois.
Stapled Manuscript or CombBound.
Each measures approx. 8 1/2"x11". -
$15.00/each
1934, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940,
1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947
1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952
1960, 1961, 1962, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1967/68
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2611-7458) A CONJURING MELANGE by Stanley Collins
A collection of Tricks and Puzzles Originated by Stanley Collins, with 146 illustrations by Alba and introduction by Paul Fleming
Hardbound with DustJacket (price clipped) and 244pages.
Copyright 1947 and published by Fleming Book Company of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them below for ease in reading.
Book measures approx. 6"x8 1/4". -
$50.00
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2612-5487) MODERN COIN MAGIC by J.B. Bobo
Published, in 1952, by Carl W. Jones of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This is the First Edition, Second Impression.
This book contains 510 illustrations for the 116 coin sleights and 235 coin tricks.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it below for ease in reading.
HardBound with Original DustJacket and a MASSIVE 358pages.
Measures approx. 7 1/2"x9 3/4". -
$50.00
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2613-2456) THE NEW MODERN COIN MAGIC by J.B. Bobo
Revised and Greatly ENLARGED Edition
Published, in 1972, by Magic, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois.
This is the Revised Edition, second printing.
This book contains 669 illustrations for the 116 coin sleights and 312 coin tricks.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it below for ease in reading.
HardBound with Original DustJacket (in protective mylar holder) and a MASSIVE 519pages.
Measures approx. 7 1/2"x9 3/4". -
$50.00
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2614-3456) LECTURE MAGIC by Magic Christian
Original copyright 1983 by the author in Vienna, Austria.
PaperBound with 41pages.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it below for ease in reading.
These Lecture Notes may be from 25 years ago, but the information and effects contained within are timeless and priceless.
Book measures approx. 8 1/4"x11 1/2".
The
BONUS of this offering, it's AUTOGRAPHED by the author!! - $35.00
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2616-1257) ORIENTAL MAGIC
Described & Explained by Harry Kellar, John Nevil Maskelyne and Others.
Compiled by and with introduction by David Meyer.
Measures approx. 7x8 1/4. Paperbound with 32 pages
Published and copyrighted in 1992 by David Meyer Magic Books, Glenwood, Illinois.
Contents include:
Introduction by David Meyer
Chinese Conjurors by John Bell
Chinese Jugglers from "The Tea Leaf"
An Indian Juggler by Rev. Francis E. Clark
Two Trick of an Indian Juggler by E. Stanley Robertson
Native Jugglers and Snake Charmers by Maturin M. Ballou
High Caste Indian Magic by Harry Kellar
Oriental Jugglery by John Nevil Maskelyne
Selected Bibliography with Comments
Limited to 300 copies of which this is #193. In mint condition.
Price sticker remnant on cover. - $35.00
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2617-9636) OSCAR ELIASON:The Original "Dante The Great" by Kent Blackmore
His life and travels in Australia and New Zealand 1989-1899.
Revised edition 1987. Sydney, Australia.
PaperBound with 36pages and many photographs.
Ask almost any magician today to tell you about Dante and they will start to discuss Harry Jansen (1883-1955) the illusionist who took the name "Dante" to great and deserved heights of fame.
But there was another "Dante" before Jansen: a magician whose talents, although scarcely known today, deserve to be recorded.
Oscar Eliason (1869-1899) showed the potential to have become one of the magical greats of the early twentieth century. Only the tragic earliness of his death prevented his skill becoming more widely known.
This book is Eiason's story, with emphasis on his Australasian tours between 1898 and 1899. It has been possible, through newspaper research, to build up an almost complete tour route for this period, which together with theatrical reviews and portraits, makes up an interesting history of the man who first performed as: DANTE.
Measures approx. 5 3/4"x8 1/4". - $25.00
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2619-1323) BAKERs CAPERs by Roy Baker
Copyright 1983 and published by Supreme Magic Company in Bideford, Devon, England.
Content's Include:
Foreword
SoftBound with 32pages.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 8"x9 1/2". - $15.00
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2622-3745) THE ART OF JUGGLING by Ken Benge
Original copyright 1984, this edition fifth printing from June 1987.
Must have been a very popular to attain five printings!!
Published by Brian Dube, Inc. of New York City.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it, below, for ease in reading.
PaperBound with 131pages.
Book measures approx. 6"x9". -
$20.00
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2623-7538) MAGIC, WITCHCRAFT and the OCCULT by Geoffrey Lamb
PaperBound with 173pages. Copyright 1977, paperback edition 1983.
Published by David & Charles - Hippocrene Books, Inc.
Any short book on a large subject must inevitably be selective, but this A-Z covers a wide range of topics, including ritual magic, demonology, divination, astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, and a variety of magical signs, symbols, instruments, and books, together with brief accounts of many notable sorcerers, astrologers, alchemists, and dabblers in magic black and white. It will provide the general reader with a useful background to a fascinating but controversial subject.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Measures approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/4". - $25.00
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2624-9479) INTERLOCKED CARD PRODUCTION by Mariano Palhinha
As performed by Tenkai & Okinu, Cliff Green, Channing Pollock, and Norm Nielsen.
Copyright 1978 and published by Lee Jacobs in Pomeroy, Ohio.
SoftBound with 16pages and almost FullPage instructional photographs.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/2". - $15.00
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2625-7634) MAX THE MAGICIAN and DIANE Lecture Notes
SHOWMANSHIP, The Art That Conceals The Art.
A LECTURE, On The Interpretation of Magic.
No date given.
SoftBound book with 28pages.
Content's Include:
The Actor As Magician
A Definition of Terms
The Technical Aspects of Theatrical Presentation
The Technical Aspects of Performance
Characterization
In Conclusion
The Tricks!:
Balloons!
The Snail
The Cards!
More Than Simple Coincidence
Solitaire Poker
Odd Card Monte
Finis
Money Monte
The Patter
The Lovebirds Kissing
The Elusive Hank
The Wand and The Bottle
An Experiment in Alchemy
The Spheres of Life
Bibliography
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 8 1/2x11". - $15.00
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2626-4563) CLOSE-UP HALLUCINATIONs by Meir Yedid
Written by George Schindler.
Special contributions by Gene Maze and Joe Safuto.
Copyright 1982 and published by the author.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it, below, for ease in reading.
Previous owners name rubber stamped on the inside.
SoftBound with 47pages. Measures approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/2". - $15.00
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2628-7225) OUT OF YOUR POCKET by Merlyn T. Shute
Copyright 1992 by Morrissey Magic of St. Laurent, Quebec, Canada.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it, below, for ease in reading.
CombBound with 49pages. Book measures approx. 8 1/2"x11".
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Written across the front cover is "restaurant magic". -
$20.00
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2629-8588) PANORAMA OF MAGIC by Milbourne Christopher.
Illustrated with rare engravings, prints, playbills, lithographs and photographs from the authors collection.
295 illustrations, including 8 full color plates.
Copyright 1962 and published by Dover Publications, Inc. of New York, New York.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it, below, for ease in reading.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
SoftBound with 216pages. Measures approx. 8 1/2"x11 1/4". - $25.00
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2630-7264) Street Performer's in America: PASSING THE HAT by Patricia J. Campbell
Copyright 1981 and published by Delacorte Press in New York City.
PaperBound with 260pages, complete with Index.
As The Book Puts It:
Patricia Campbell and Alice Belkin take you on a tour of the buskers' best spots - from Boston and New York to New Orleans and San Francisco, and a dozen places in between. It is a journey that reveals not only a performer's fierce need for freedom, but the dedication, skill, and years of discipline behind any good act. The story of busking is one of learning to love each failure, to conquer mistakes, to master a crowd, and to make it all pay off - in applause and sometimes in a decent living.
Contents Include:
Foreword
The Good Places
Musicians: Soloists
Musicians: Duos and Groups
Jugglers
Magicians
Mimes and Clowns
Comedians and Other Fast Talkers
Madmen, Visionaries, and Circuses (And a Note on Dance)
Working The Street
Hassles and the Law
Afterword by Ray Jason
Appendix and Index
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 6"x9". - $35.00
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2631-7889) STREET MAGIC by Edward Clafin
In collaboration with Jeff Sheridan, Street Magician.
An Illustrated History of Wandering Magicians and Their Conjuring Arts.
PaperBound with 156pages.
Copyright 1997 and published by Dolphin Books of Garden City, New York.
Contents include:
Introduction
Previous owner's name rubber stamped inside.
Book approx. measurements: 8"x11". - $35.00
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2633-5568) WeeBook: THE LITTLE BOOK OF MAGIC TRICKS by Steven Zorn
Hardbound with DustJacket. 127pages.
Published 1994 by Running Press of Philadelphia and London.
Content's include:
Introduction - Jump, Jump - The Healing Handkerchief - Spare Change - Penny Through the Elbow - Not Knot - The Mind Meld - The Floating Knife - Seeing Sports - The Telltale Timepiece - I've Got Your Number - The Mystical Matchbox, Part 1 - The Mystical Matchbox, Part 2 - The Mysterious Ring Thing - Read Any Good Minds Lately - Thrown for a Loop - The Quick Clip Trick - The Magic Matches - The Dance of the Single Veil - The Hanky Panky Coin Vanish - The Cut and Restored Rope.
Measures 3"x3 1/2" - $15.00
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2636-9899) BOOKING & TOUR MANAGEMENT For The Performing Arts by Rena Shagan
Copyright 1996 and published by Allworth Press of New York City.
As It States On The Back Cover:
This book has the smarts you need to survive and thrive in the touring marketplace. It asks the right questions and guides you to the answers that will work with you. - This book provides anyone going on the road with the know-how for success. It guides you step-by-step through the preliminary questions you need to ask yourself and describes what materials you'll need, how the booking process works, what responsibilities a manager assumes during a tour and how to accomplish administrative follow-up. You'll find all the down-to-earth information you need about setting fees, achieving financial goals, capturing new presenters and turning a booking into a tour.
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them, below, for ease in reading.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
SoftBound with 270pages. Book measures approx. 6"x9". - $35.00
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2639-4121) SUPER CENTs by Jerry Mentzer
This book will serve as a useful guide for the close up performer in the use of unprepared giant coins such as the oversize pennies, nickels, and quarters.
Copyright 1975 and published by the author.
Content's Include:
Introduction
Penny-Penny, Who Has The Penny?
Heads or Tails?
Penny thru Hand
3 Penny Trick
Inflation Cent
Undercover Inflation
Magnified Coin
Gypsy Switch Inflation Cent
Switch Penny
Switch Change
I.O.U.
Inflation
Standup Inflation
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/2". SoftBound with 25pages. - $10.00
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2640-5564) JIM RYAN CLOSE-UP, Sensational Stunners by Philip R. Willmarth
Copyright 1981 by the author.
Content's Include:
James Patrick Ryan (A Biography)
The Bill Tear
Jim's Toss-Away, An Easy Variation
Ryan's Dunbury Delight
Misdirection and Manipulation
Warren Stephen's Helicopter Knot
Ryan's Rope, Ring and Rod
Advice For The Bride and Groom
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
SoftBound with 24pages. Book measures approx. 8 1/2"x10 3/4". - $20.00
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2641-1286) PLAYING CARDs, History of the Pack and Explanations of Its Many Secrets by W. Gurney Benham
No copyright date given (1930s?) but published by Spring Books in London, England.
As The Author Puts It:
The modern pack of British Playing Cards, though derived many centuries ago from France, has become a distinctive pack. One of the chief objects of this book is to make players and also manufacturers of playing cards, in Great Britain and in America, jealous and zealous about this interesting and honourable heritage, which has been in our family for about five hundred years
Some Of The Chapter's Include:
Many Theories About The Invention of Playing Cards
The Tarot Cards
Establishment of the London Company of Makers of Playing Cards in 1628
Large section on The Cardboard Court
Card Making In France
The Tragic Story of Richard Harding
Hanged For Forging The Ace of Spades
Names Given To The Various Cards
Modern British and French Court Cards
-and, so much much more.
With 100s of illustrations, both in Black-n-White and Color showing various Playing Cards over the centuries.
HardBound with 196pages - complete with DustJacket.
Book measures approx. 7 3/4"x10". - $75.00
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2642-4895) ROUTINED MAIPULATION FINALE by Lewis Ganson
Originally published in England in the mid 1950s.
No copyright date given (1970s?) for this edition.
This edition published by Louis Tannen of New York City.
Some Of The Contributor's Include:
Fred Kaps - Al Koran - Ken Brooke - Jack Chanin - Peter and Elizabeth Warlock - Alexander Elmsley - Gerald Kosky, Peter Burto - Mary Kinson - Charlie Edwards - Bobby Bernard - Patrick Page - Ali Bongo - Hans Trixer - Hal Feben - Douglas Francis - Billy McComb - Nicholas and John Lewis.
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them below for ease in reading.
HardBound with 254pages. Book measures approx. 6 1/2"x9 1/2". - $45.00
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2643-2729) CHILD PRESTIDIGITATORs by Gabe Fajuri
Precocious Magicians: Wonder, Marvels & Prodigies
Published 2001 by Squash Press of Bloomfield Hill, Michigan.
Content's Include:
So, What Is A Prodigy?
Acknowledged Prodigies
Precocious Prestidigitators: Are There Child Prodigies In The Area Of Magic?
12 Year Old Marvels, Mind Readers and Big Little Magicians
Cream Of The Magical Crop
And In The End
Those "Prodigies" Discussed Include:
Zerah Colburn
Eddie Abbott
Charles Carter
Suzy Wandas
Balabrega
Chucky Koontz
Roberta Byron
David Bamberg
Baby Yvonne
Baby Jane Kolar
Fascinating reading of these children and what they accomplished during their life times.
The BONUS of this offering is the book is Autographed by Gabe Fajuri!! - $35.00
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2644-8794) TOM MULLICAs: Lecture Booklet Hawaii '83
Copyright 1983 by the author and Tom-Foolery, Inc. of Atlanta, Georgia.
The content page was so detailed, I have reproduced it below for ease in reading.
A GREAT book by one of the MASTERs OF COMEDY MAGIC!!
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
SoftBound with 24pages. Book measure's approx. 7 1/4"x9 1/2". - $35.00
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2647-9555) MAGICAL HIGHWAY by Tony Kardyro
Copyright 1987 and published by The Abbott Magic Company of Colon, Michigan.
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them below for ease in reading.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
CombBound with 216pages. Measures approx. 8 1/4"x10 3/4". - $35.00
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2649-7575) PETER GLOVICZKI Lecture Notes
First American Tour 1971 -with- FOUR Color Photographs
12 numbered pages with 10 photo's and illustrations.
The Contents Include:
Silk To Rose - Peter's Walky Ball - Balls From Silk - Version On Piet Forton's: Cards From Silk Effect - Three Inch Size Ball Manipulation - Gloviczki Real Linking Ropes - The Sisters of Love - Spooky ESP Glass Routine - Gloviczki Ribbon Card - The Treasure of Darius - PG Mirror Card Trick - Peter Gloviczki Strange Card Change - Ring and Rope - Pop Out Aces - Clear Card Routine - Peter Kersten and PG Mirror Miracle - Card Between Plexi Glass Sheets - Unknotting Knot
The BONUS, of this offering, is there are Four 3 1/2"x5" Photographs of Peter Gloviczki (reproductions) when he was performing way back in 1971.
The second BONUS, of this offering, is the Lecture Notes are Autographed by Peter Glovicski.
Peter Writes:
To Phil
With all the best
wishes
Peter Glovicski
Baltimore 1971
Lecture Notes measure approx. 5 1/2"x8 1/2". - $25.00
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2650-4564) A MIXED BAG by John Yeager
Copyright 1981 and published by The Supreme Magic Company of Bideford, Devon, England.
The content pages were so detailed, I have reproduced them below for ease in reading.
SoftBound with 53pages.
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 7 1/4"x9 1/2". - $25.00
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2651-1115) THE FOLDING MONEY
Book by Adolfo Cerceda
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MAKE MONEY SELLING MONEY by William
King
Copyright 1963 and published by Ireland Magic Company of Chicago, Illinois.
SpiralBound with a 46pages.
Content's Include:
PART ONE:
About The Author
How To Make A Square From A Bill
The Picture Frame
How To Make The Finger Ring
The Box
The Flapping Bird
Frame With Doors
The Peacock
The Frog
Santa's Boot
PART TWO:
Making Money Selling Money
The Ad Campaign
Sources of Material
Notes To The Reader
Facsimiles of Ads
Previous owners name rubber stamped inside.
Book measures approx. 8 1/2"x11". - $25.00
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