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The Gen (Magic Magazine) Volume 17 | No. 2 | June 1961 Lewis, Ganson [Edited by] (Book #ID 117086) Published by Harry Stanley (Unique Magic Studio), 14 Frith Street, London First Edition 1961. 1961. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched paper wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 24 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Card File | Card Magic, Feature Mysteries, Packet Tricks etc. Mentzer, Jerry [Illustrations by Richard Bartram Jr.] Material by Paul Swinford, Richard Bartram, Jr, John Murray, Karl Fulves, William P. Miesel, Phil Goldstein (Max Maven) and others. (Book #ID 116776) Published by Magic Methods, Greenville, South Carolina First Edition 1993. 1993. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 237 pp with very clear monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small rub to the top front corner. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Lecture Special [Signed] Shaxon, Alan (Book #ID 110946) Published by A Goodliffe Publication not dated circa 1970. 1970. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 30 mimeograph pp with monochrome illustrations. SIGNED by the author to the first leaf 'Alan Shaxon.' In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Do Get the Name Right (The pro. guide to better compering) Wade, John (Introduction Billy McComb) (Book #ID 110947) Published by The Supreme Magic Company, 64 High Street, Bideford, Devon First Edition Thus 1984. 1984. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 14 pp + covers. Article originally published in Abracadabra magazine. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Cervon File (A Magical Publication) Cervon, Bruce [Edited by Mike Caveney] Illustrations by Julia A. Laughlin (Book #ID 116780) Published by Magical Publications 572 Prospect Boulevard, Pasadena, California, First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original teal blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front, biscuit lining papers. Quarto. 10'' x 7''. Contains 254 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Opus | The Independent Magic Monthly Magazine | Volume 1 Number 2 | October 1987 David Britland, Johnny 'J. J.' Johnston, Ian Keable-Elliott, Chris Power [Editors] Illustrated with Drawings by Chris Power | Harry Blackstone, Gordon Bruce, Geoffrey Durham (Book #ID 117129) Published Self Published, Flat 2, 54 Oakley Square, London 1987. 1987. First edition in publisher's original illustrated wire stitched cream card wrap covers (soft back) with art work by Chris Power. 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 20 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Articles include: Egg on Fan, An Interlude with Harry Blackstone, Breakless Biddle Steal. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Close-up Fantasies | Book I (One | 1) and Book II (Two | II) Harris, Paul [Edited by Chuck Martinez] (Book #ID 116797) Published by Chuck Martinez Productions, San Diego, California First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [vi], 109 pp + 8 pp photographs; [vi], 117 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a hint of tanning down the spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Genii | The International Conjurors' Magazine | Volume 56, Numbers 1-12 (12 Issues Complete) November 1992 - October 1993 Larsen, Bill (editor) (Book #ID 117191) Published by William W. Larsen Corporation Publishers, Los Angeles, 1992 | 1993. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. Contains monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Heavy volume set weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Genii | The International Conjurors' Magazine | Volume 57, Numbers 1-12 (12 Issues Complete) November 1993 - October 1994 Larsen, Bill (editor) (Book #ID 117192) Published by William W. Larsen Corporation Publishers, Los Angeles, 1993 | 1994. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8¼''. Contains monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Heavy volume set weighing 3 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the United Kingdom. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Blackjack (Black Jack) | Card Trick + Further Notes on Blackjack | An Alternative Handling by Andrew Galloway Duffie, Peter and Andrew Galloway (Book #ID 116894) Published by Peter Duffie, Seafar, Cumbernauld, Glasgow. 11½'' x 9''. 7 single-sided mimeograph sheets with monochrome illustrations, stapled across the top edge and mounted on pink card + Further Notes on Blackjack. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Gen (Magic Magazine) Volume 18 | No. 1 | May 1962 Lewis, Ganson [Edited by] (Book #ID 117091) Published by Harry Stanley (Unique Magic Studio), 14 Frith Street, London First Edition 1962. 1962. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched paper wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 24 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The 50 Best Conjuring Tricks: Foulsham's New Popular Handbooks Crayford, Charles [Illustrated by Rona Howard] (Book #ID 93512) Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Limited., 10-11 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London circa 1935 edition not stated. 1935. Publisher's original light orange card covers, black lettering to the spine, front and rear and covers. 8vo 7¼'' x 5''. Contains 64 pages with 59 monochrome step-by-step diagrammatic illustrations. Foxing to the end papers. Very Good condition book, in Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to the spine ends, colours fresh and , priced 9d. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Methods for Miracles No. 10 | Billiard Ball Manipulation | In Seven Easy Lessons Victor, Edward [Willane | Editor | William H. Lane (1898-1955)] (Book #ID 117022) Published by Willane, 408 Sydenham Road, Croydon, Surrey circa 1950. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched yellow and green card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 30 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Neat stamp of Davenport's Magic shop to the title leaf and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Houdini's Unmasking; Fact vs. Fiction Hugard, Jean [Introduction by F. William Kuethe, Jr.] Harry Houdini (Book #ID 88980) Published by Magicana for Collectors, York, Pennsylvania, USA First Thus Edition 1989. 1989. First thus edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy Buckram cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, scarlet end papers. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 78 printed pages of text. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Roger's Thesaurus | A Modern Treatise on the Art of Card Magic Crosthwaite, Roger and Justin Higham [Illustrated by Chris Power] (Book #ID 116847) Published by L & L Publishing, Tahoma, Lake Tahoe, California First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, stone grey lining papers. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Contains (xix), 236 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Gen (Magic Magazine) Volume 22 | No. 6 | October 1966 Lewis, Ganson [Edited by] (Book #ID 117100) Published by Harry Stanley (Unique Magic Studio), 14 Frith Street, London First Edition 1966. 1966. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched paper wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 24 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Magic of Houdini; Houdini's Greatest Secrets Revealed Brandreth, Gyles and John Morley [Jacket Illustration by Clare Hatcher] Harry Houdini (Book #ID 88977) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 52 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1978. 1978. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original chocolate paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 7''. Contains 144 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper two 5 mm closed tears to the upper front cover, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0720711142 Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Milk Pitcher Magic | A collection of more than one hundred routines, suggestions, tips, presentations, gags, and ideas for the 'Vanishing Milk Pitcher'. Fetsch, Hen (1912-1961) [Foreword by Milbourne Christopher] Illustrations by Walt Kaeber (Book #ID 110952) Published by Maryland Magic Studio, Baltimore First Edition 1946. 1946. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 36 pp with monochrome illustrations. Ink notes to some margins, name and address to the title page and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Unbelievable | Card Trick Shields, F. Michael and Bascom Jones Jr. (Book #ID 116893) Privately Produced by the Authors Bascom Jones, Jr., Laguna Beach, California | A Double Daring Publication Copyright 1949. 1949. 11½'' x 9''. 4 single-sided mimeograph sheets stapled across the top edge and mounted on black card. In Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The How to Book of the Chop Cup Shute, Merlyn T. [Cover Design and Illustrations by Sid Lorraine] (Book #ID 116892) Published by Morrissey Magic Ltd., Ville St. Laurent, Toronto, Quebec Second Edition | 3rd Printing 1989. 1989. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 45 mimeograph pages with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Gambling Magician McCarron, B. W. ("Mercurio") Edited by Roy Fromer (Book #ID 116891) Published by D. Robbins & Co., Inc., 127 West 17th Street, Brooklyn, New York, First Edition 1976. 1976. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 80 mimeograph pages with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Phantom Stab Duffie, Peter (Book #ID 117430) Published by Peter Duffie. Publisher's original top wire stitched illustrated blue paper wrap covers (soft back). Folded manuscript 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 2 pp. In Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Jack Shepherd's Great Comedy Routine | A Lesson in Card Magic (A Supreme Magic Publication) Shepherd, Jack (Book #ID 117028) Published by Harry Stanley, Supreme Magic Company, Limited 64 High Street, Bideford, Devon First Edition 1957. 1957. Publisher's original wire stitched almost hand-made card wrap covers (soft back) with red binding tape spine reinforcement. 4to. 10½'' x 8''. Contains 8 single leaf mimeograph pages. Tape shadow lines to the edges of the covers, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Ellis Stanyon | Table of Contents of 'Magic' Covering a Period of Nine Years | Showing the Professional Tricks and Illusions Explained in Every Issue of 'Magic' from No. 1., Volume I (1900) to the Present Date (1909) William Ellis Stanyon (January 1870 - September 1951) was a professional magician and magic dealer in London. (Book #ID 110941) Published by Ellis Stanyon & Co. School of Magic, 76 Solent Road, West Hampstead, London, 1909. 1909. Recently rebound in quarter sea green cloth, matching paper sides, lemon paste downs. 4to. 11½'' x 9''. Stanyon published and edited his own journal known as 'Magic'. The journal's aim was to popularise the Art of Sleight of Hand. It was first published in October 1900 and ran for 177 issues with a break during World War I; the final issue was published in June 1920. Contains 12 pp with details of each volume from 1900 to 1909. Neatly repaired tears across the last leaf and in Very Good condition. Scarce. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Las Vegas Kardma Ackerman, Allan (Book #ID 116838) Published by A-1 (A1) Multimedia 3337 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, California First Edition 1994. 1994. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Contains 176 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Complete Works of Derek Dingle Kaufman, Richard [Derek Dingle (1937-2004) was a renowned close-up English magician born in London] (Book #ID 116839) Published by Kaufman and Greenberg, Silver Spring, Maryland | Richard Kaufman 409 East 82 Street, New York City, New York First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, black lining papers. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Contains (vi), 219 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with light surface mark to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Pabular | The Magazine of Close-up Magic | Volume 5 Number 9 (Single Issue | September 1979) Robinson, Fred (Editor) (Book #ID 117181) Published by Pabular, Lee, London 1979. 1979. First edition in publisher's original illustrated wire stitched buff yellow card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 12 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Two punch holes to the spine, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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A Joe Riding Exclusive | Pool Table Aces - Routine and Idea Riding, Joe (Book #ID 116909) Published Self Published by Joe Riding 19 Dawson Road, St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire First Edition 1990. 1990. Publisher's original wire stitched simply illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 19 mimeograph pages. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Tricks And Amusements with Coins, Cards, String, Paper and Matches (Dover Magic Books Series) Abraham, R. M. [Illustrated by the Author] (Book #ID 116984) Published by Dover Publications, Inc., 180 Varick Street, New York First Edition Thus 1964. 1964. Publisher's original colour illustrated flat backed card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 122 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Great Illusionists Dawes, Edwin A. (Book #ID 88991) Published by Chartwell Books, Inc., 110 Enterprise Avenue, Secaucus, New Jersey, USA First Edition 1979. 1979. First US edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Contains 216 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Lower spine end scuffed. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with yellowing to the white of the covers. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0890092400 Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Cardician Marlo, Edward (Book #ID 117118) Published by Magic Inc., Printshop, 5082 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA Fourth Printing 1975. 1975. Publisher's original illustrated red plastic comb bound banana yellow card wrap covers (soft back). 4to 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 199 mimeograph page manuscript with monochrome illustrations. Light finger marks to the covers, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Steranko on Cards | Volume One (1 | I) Steranko, Jim (Book #ID 117117) Published by Magic Inc., Printshop, 5082 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, USA Second Printing 1974. 1974. Publisher's original illustrated red plastic comb bound white card wrap covers (soft back). 4to 11'' x 8¼''. Contains 102 mimeograph page manuscript with monochrome illustrations. Light finger marks to the covers, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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The Master Book of Magic Cannell, J. C. (Book #ID 52688) Published by Quaker Oats Limited, London 1935. London 1935. Publisher's original illustrated paper covers. 8vo 6¾'' x 4½'' 64 printed pages of text. Simple thumbnail illustrations to most pages. Cheap paper browning, covers with light rubs to the edges. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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Elastrix | The Encyclopaedia of Rubber Band Magic | Rubber Bands - Tricks, Stunts and Puzzles Mishell, Ed and Abe Hurwitz (Book #ID 117031) Published by Magico Magazine New York City, New York First Edition 1990. 1990. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched white card wrap covers (soft back). 4to. 11'' x 8½''. Contains 40 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category |
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