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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	£25.00 Convert currency

	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	£14.00 Convert currency

	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	£15.00 Convert currency

	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	£50.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| An Independent Magazine for Magicians \| Volume 1, Number 3 (Single Issue) November 1991 Stan Allen (Editor) (Book #ID 117325) Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991. Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Cards on the Table (Signed) Sadowitz, Jerry (Book #ID 116796) Published by Martin Breese Ltd., 164 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London First Edition 1989. 1989. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, scarlet lining papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Author's first book. Contains [iv], 105 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a hint of tanning down the spine. SIGNED by the author to the verso of the title leaf 'To My Dear friend, Bob Bain (Magician) - with very best wishes! Jerry.' Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£75.00 Convert currency

	Paul Stone's Catalogue of Professional Magic Stone, Paul (Book #ID 116937) Published by Ace Place Magic, Formby, Liverpool April 1985. 1985. Publisher's original wire stitched light green card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 68 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	£11.00 Convert currency

	Harry Stanley's Unique Magic \| Magician's Catalogue Stanley, Harry (Book #ID 110900) Published by Harry Stanley Unique Magic Studio, 15 Frith Street, London circa 1950. 1950. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 32 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	13!!! (Thirteen) Supernatural Tricks Shiels, Tony [Anthony "Doc" Shiels (born 1938) is a Salford-born artist, magician, busker, psychic entertainer, hoaxer and writer] (Book #ID 111004) Published by Figurehead Press not dated. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated brick red card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 6½'' x 6½''. Contains 23 pp + covers. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	75 Tricks with a Stripper Deck [Second Revised Edition] Stevenson, A. (Book #ID 40900) Published by Wizard Books Long Island City, New York Second Edition Completely Revised 1962. New York 1962. Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 40 pp. Couple of monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 154 other magic and conjuring titles. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Sleightly (Slightly) Sensational Simon, Bill [Edited by Brice Elliott] Illustrations by Ed Mishell (Book #ID 117012) Published by Louis Tannen 120 West 42nd Street, New York First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition in publisher's original illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 39 pp produced on high quality coated art paper 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	£12.50 Convert currency

	Scalbert's Selected Secrets Scalbert, Geoffrey [Foreword by Fred Castle] (Book #ID 116844) Published by Harry Stanley, Supreme Magic Company, Limited 64 High Street, Bideford, Devon First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 10½'' x 8¾''. Contains 185 mimeograph pages 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	£30.00 Convert currency

	Stars of Magic \| The Complete Series of Magical Effects Presented By Stars of Magic \| Series No's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 + Lesson 1 Starke, George, Ed. Re: Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Jacob Daley, Francis Carlyle, S. Leo Horowitz, Jarrow, Ross Bertram, Tony Slydini, Max Malini, Nate Leipzig (Book #ID 116837) Published by Louis Tannen, Inc., 1540 Broadway, New York, USA First Edition Thus 1961. 1961. Originally issued as individual lessons at premium prices in the mid to late 1940s, then in 1961 re-issued as this bound book by Louis Tannen. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Contains 168 pp with close-up monochrome photographs throughout. The boards have been crudely laminated leaving air bubbles under the laminate, 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	£75.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| An Independent Magazine for Magicians \| Volume 1, Number 1 (Single Issue) September 1991 Stan Allen (Editor) (Book #ID 117323) Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991. Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| An Independent Magazine for Magicians \| Volume 1, Number 2 (Single Issue) October 1991 Stan Allen (Editor) (Book #ID 117324) Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991. Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Basic Balloon Sculpture \| An Illustrated Beginner's Manual Schindler, George (Book #ID 116976) Published by Show Biz Services, Brooklyn, New York 1983. 1983. Publisher's original colour illustrated flat backed card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 86 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Real Magic Effects \| Twenty-four Magical Effects Readily Performed with the Minimum Amount of Apparatus Stanyon, Ellis (1870-1951) Cyril Stanyon (Compiled by) (Book #ID 116936) Published by Ellis Stanyon & Co., 76 Solent Road, West Hampstead, London circa 1960. Publisher's original orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 24 pp magical effects 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	My Kind of Magic (A Goodlife Publication) Shaxon, Alan [Illustrated by Dennis] (Book #ID 116795) Published by A Goodlife Publication First Edition 1970. 1970. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [vi], 77 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Simple Conjuring Amusements Scottish Conjurers Association \| Glasgow (Book #ID 110954) Published by Scottish Conjurers Association not dated circa 1970. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 12 pp + covers with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Encyclopedic (Encyclopaedic) Balloon Modeling (Modelling) Course Sands, George (Book #ID 110960) Published Privately by the Author George Sands 1971. 1971. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 80 mimeograph sheets + covers with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| The Only Paper in the British Empire Devoted Solely to the Interests of Magicians, Jugglers, Hand Shadowists, Ventriloquists, Lightning Cartoonists and Speciality Entertainers \| Volume IV. No. 10 (July 1904) Stanyon, Ellis [Edited by] (Book #ID 110897) Published by Pollock & Co., for the Proprietors, 91 Mortimer Street, London July 1904. 1904. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 11'' x 8¼''. Contains pp 93-100. Nibbling of the paper down the fore edge, the word 'Sample' written to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Price-Less [Priceless] Magic Sanderson, George P. (Book #ID 110893) Published by Micky Hades International, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1981. 1981. Publisher's original illustrated yellow card wrap covers (soft back) secured with plastic comb spine bar. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 115 pp with some simple illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Effective Card Magic Simon, Bill [Edited by Jean Hugard] Illustrated by Stanley Jaks (Book #ID 116928) Published by D. Robbins & Co., Inc., 70 Washington Street, Brooklyn, New York, First Edition Thus 1980. 1980. First D. Robbins edition in publisher's original flat backed illustrated orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 181 + iii 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	Stubby the Clown Dropped Everything to Present Clown Magic, Juggling, Sight Bits Stubblefield, W. C. (Book #ID 110949) Published by Montadon Magic, Tulsa, Oklahoma First Edition 1969. 1969. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 64 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Unique Tricks with Jumbo Cards (Unique Magic) Stanley, Harry [Collected by] Jack Vosburgh \| Ladson Butler \| Elliot (Book #ID 111013) Printed by H. Clarke & Co. Ltd., 34-36 New Inn Yard, London not dated Publisher's original wire stitched paper wrap covers (soft back). 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 12 pp. Slight age tanning to the paper, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Scarne's Magic Tricks Scarne, John [John Scarne was a renowned gambling expert, mathematician, and sleight-of-hand artist. In this work he provides a detailed examination of at various forms of gambling, including casino games, poker, horse racing, sports betting, and other lesser-known betting activities. He offers insight into poker strategies, and how to spot various gambling scams and other forms of cheating] (Book #ID 116809) Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, Leicester Square, London Second Edition 1954. 1954. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Heavy foxing and age tanning to the end papers and edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Classic Sampler Skinner, Michael (Book #ID 116859) Published by L & L Publishing, Tahoma, Lake Tahoe, California First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, brick red lining papers. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Full printer's code 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xvi), 85 pp with monochrome 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	£100.00 Convert currency

	50 (Fifty) Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, Easy To Do Steele, W. F. (Rufus) William Francis Steele (Book #ID 116902) Published by Louis Tannen 120 West 42nd Street, New York First Edition 1946. 1946. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 64 pp. A little foxing 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	£14.00 Convert currency

	Inspirations Sadowitz, Jerry and Peter Duffie [Illustrated by David Britland] (Book #ID 116973) Published by Martin Breese Ltd., 164 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London First Edition 1987. 1987. Publisher's original colour illustrated flat backed card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 119 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout showing 56 card routines. 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	£25.00 Convert currency

	Card Tricks That Work (The Magic Wand Series) Sellers, Tom [Tom Sellers (1890-1961) was creator of Bank Night, originally called It's Only Chance in Novel Necromancy (1935). In 1936 he won the "Sphinx Medal" for the "Best Trick of the Year" in the Amateur Section. In his younger days he performed shows in Scotland and Canada]. (Book #ID 116999) Published by George Johnson, Magical Publications 24 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Second Enlarged Edition 1934. Second enlarged edition publisher's original card illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 24 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	£17.50 Convert currency

	Sepharial's Book of the Cards \| Card Fortune Telling by Three Masters of the Subject: Sepharial, Lenormand, Minetta. Sepharial \| Lenormand \| Minetta (Book #ID 117003) Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Limited., 10-11 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London circa 1944 edition not stated. Publisher's original illustrated flat backed orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 64 pp with some simple monochrome diagrams throughout. Age tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book, in scarce torn and repaired dust wrapper with the front flap absent. Dust wrapper protected, Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Feke (Fake) Card Tricks Stanley, Harry (Book #ID 117005) Published by Harry Stanley Unique Magic Studio, 14 Frith Street, London circa 1950. 1950. Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 35 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the yellow card covers and 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| An Independent Magazine for Magicians \| Volume 1, Number 4 (Single Issue) December 1991 Stan Allen (Editor) (Book #ID 117326) Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991. Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Magic \| An Independent Magazine for Magicians \| Volume 1, Number 5 (Single Issue) January 1992 Stan Allen (Editor) (Book #ID 117327) Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1992. 1992. Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the MAGIC & CONJURING Category	£6.00 Convert currency

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Magic | An Independent Magazine for Magicians | Volume 1, Number 3 (Single Issue) November 1991

Stan Allen (Editor)

(Book #ID 117325)

Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991.

Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cards on the Table (Signed)

Sadowitz, Jerry

(Book #ID 116796)

Published by Martin Breese Ltd., 164 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London First Edition 1989. 1989.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered silver back, scarlet lining papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Author's first book. Contains [iv], 105 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with a hint of tanning down the spine. SIGNED by the author to the verso of the title leaf 'To My Dear friend, Bob Bain (Magician) - with very best wishes! Jerry.' Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Paul Stone's Catalogue of Professional Magic

Stone, Paul

(Book #ID 116937)

Published by Ace Place Magic, Formby, Liverpool April 1985. 1985.

Publisher's original wire stitched light green card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 68 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Harry Stanley's Unique Magic | Magician's Catalogue

Stanley, Harry

(Book #ID 110900)

Published by Harry Stanley Unique Magic Studio, 15 Frith Street, London circa 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 32 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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13!!! (Thirteen) Supernatural Tricks

Shiels, Tony [Anthony "Doc" Shiels (born 1938) is a Salford-born artist, magician, busker, psychic entertainer, hoaxer and writer]

(Book #ID 111004)

Published by Figurehead Press not dated.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated brick red card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 6½'' x 6½''. Contains 23 pp + covers. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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75 Tricks with a Stripper Deck [Second Revised Edition]

Stevenson, A.

(Book #ID 40900)

Published by Wizard Books Long Island City, New York Second Edition Completely Revised 1962. New York 1962.

Publisher's original stapled card wrap covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 40 pp. Couple of monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. We currently hold in stock 154 other magic and conjuring titles. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sleightly (Slightly) Sensational

Simon, Bill [Edited by Brice Elliott] Illustrations by Ed Mishell

(Book #ID 117012)

Published by Louis Tannen 120 West 42nd Street, New York First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 39 pp produced on high quality coated art paper with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scalbert's Selected Secrets

Scalbert, Geoffrey [Foreword by Fred Castle]

(Book #ID 116844)

Published by Harry Stanley, Supreme Magic Company, Limited 64 High Street, Bideford, Devon First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 4to. 10½'' x 8¾''. Contains 185 mimeograph pages with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stars of Magic | The Complete Series of Magical Effects Presented By Stars of Magic | Series No's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1 + Lesson 1

Starke, George, Ed. Re: Dai Vernon, John Scarne, Jacob Daley, Francis Carlyle, S. Leo Horowitz, Jarrow, Ross Bertram, Tony Slydini, Max Malini, Nate Leipzig

(Book #ID 116837)

Published by Louis Tannen, Inc., 1540 Broadway, New York, USA First Edition Thus 1961. 1961.

Originally issued as individual lessons at premium prices in the mid to late 1940s, then in 1961 re-issued as this bound book by Louis Tannen. First edition thus hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back and front. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Contains 168 pp with close-up monochrome photographs throughout. The boards have been crudely laminated leaving air bubbles under the laminate, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magic | An Independent Magazine for Magicians | Volume 1, Number 1 (Single Issue) September 1991

Stan Allen (Editor)

(Book #ID 117323)

Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991.

Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magic | An Independent Magazine for Magicians | Volume 1, Number 2 (Single Issue) October 1991

Stan Allen (Editor)

(Book #ID 117324)

Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991.

Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Basic Balloon Sculpture | An Illustrated Beginner's Manual

Schindler, George

(Book #ID 116976)

Published by Show Biz Services, Brooklyn, New York 1983. 1983.

Publisher's original colour illustrated flat backed card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 86 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Real Magic Effects | Twenty-four Magical Effects Readily Performed with the Minimum Amount of Apparatus

Stanyon, Ellis (1870-1951) Cyril Stanyon (Compiled by)

(Book #ID 116936)

Published by Ellis Stanyon & Co., 76 Solent Road, West Hampstead, London circa 1960.

Publisher's original orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 24 pp magical effects throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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My Kind of Magic (A Goodlife Publication)

Shaxon, Alan [Illustrated by Dennis]

(Book #ID 116795)

Published by A Goodlife Publication First Edition 1970. 1970.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original moss green cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains [vi], 77 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Simple Conjuring Amusements

Scottish Conjurers Association | Glasgow

(Book #ID 110954)

Published by Scottish Conjurers Association not dated circa 1970.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 12 pp + covers with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Encyclopedic (Encyclopaedic) Balloon Modeling (Modelling) Course

Sands, George

(Book #ID 110960)

Published Privately by the Author George Sands 1971. 1971.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8'' x 6''. Contains 80 mimeograph sheets + covers with monochrome illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magic | The Only Paper in the British Empire Devoted Solely to the Interests of Magicians, Jugglers, Hand Shadowists, Ventriloquists, Lightning Cartoonists and Speciality Entertainers | Volume IV. No. 10 (July 1904)

Stanyon, Ellis [Edited by]

(Book #ID 110897)

Published by Pollock & Co., for the Proprietors, 91 Mortimer Street, London July 1904. 1904.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated paper covers (soft back). 11'' x 8¼''. Contains pp 93-100. Nibbling of the paper down the fore edge, the word 'Sample' written to the front cover. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Price-Less [Priceless] Magic

Sanderson, George P.

(Book #ID 110893)

Published by Micky Hades International, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 1981. 1981.

Publisher's original illustrated yellow card wrap covers (soft back) secured with plastic comb spine bar. 11½'' x 8¼''. Contains 115 pp with some simple illustrations. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Effective Card Magic

Simon, Bill [Edited by Jean Hugard] Illustrated by Stanley Jaks

(Book #ID 116928)

Published by D. Robbins & Co., Inc., 70 Washington Street, Brooklyn, New York, First Edition Thus 1980. 1980.

First D. Robbins edition in publisher's original flat backed illustrated orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 8½'' x 6½''. Contains 181 + iii pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Stubby the Clown Dropped Everything to Present Clown Magic, Juggling, Sight Bits

Stubblefield, W. C.

(Book #ID 110949)

Published by Montadon Magic, Tulsa, Oklahoma First Edition 1969. 1969.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 64 pp with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Unique Tricks with Jumbo Cards (Unique Magic)

Stanley, Harry [Collected by] Jack Vosburgh | Ladson Butler | Elliot

(Book #ID 111013)

Printed by H. Clarke & Co. Ltd., 34-36 New Inn Yard, London not dated

Publisher's original wire stitched paper wrap covers (soft back). 12mo. 7'' x 4½''. Contains 12 pp. Slight age tanning to the paper, else in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Scarne's Magic Tricks

Scarne, John [John Scarne was a renowned gambling expert, mathematician, and sleight-of-hand artist. In this work he provides a detailed examination of at various forms of gambling, including casino games, poker, horse racing, sports betting, and other lesser-known betting activities. He offers insight into poker strategies, and how to spot various gambling scams and other forms of cheating]

(Book #ID 116809)

Published by Constable and Company Ltd., 10-12 Orange Street, Leicester Square, London Second Edition 1954. 1954.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original steel blue cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 256 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. Heavy foxing and age tanning to the end papers and edges and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Classic Sampler

Skinner, Michael

(Book #ID 116859)

Published by L & L Publishing, Tahoma, Lake Tahoe, California First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burgundy cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back, brick red lining papers. 4to. 11½'' x 8¾''. Full printer's code 6 5 4 3 2 1. Contains (xvi), 85 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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50 (Fifty) Tricks You Can Do, You Will Do, Easy To Do

Steele, W. F. (Rufus) William Francis Steele

(Book #ID 116902)

Published by Louis Tannen 120 West 42nd Street, New York First Edition 1946. 1946.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 64 pp. A little foxing to the covers, else in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Inspirations

Sadowitz, Jerry and Peter Duffie [Illustrated by David Britland]

(Book #ID 116973)

Published by Martin Breese Ltd., 164 Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill Gate, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

Publisher's original colour illustrated flat backed card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 9½'' x 6½''. Contains 119 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout showing 56 card routines. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Card Tricks That Work (The Magic Wand Series)

Sellers, Tom [Tom Sellers (1890-1961) was creator of Bank Night, originally called It's Only Chance in Novel Necromancy (1935). In 1936 he won the "Sphinx Medal" for the "Best Trick of the Year" in the Amateur Section. In his younger days he performed shows in Scotland and Canada].

(Book #ID 116999)

Published by George Johnson, Magical Publications 24 Buckingham Street, Strand, London, Second Enlarged Edition 1934.

Second enlarged edition publisher's original card illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 24 pp with monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sepharial's Book of the Cards | Card Fortune Telling by Three Masters of the Subject: Sepharial, Lenormand, Minetta.

Sepharial | Lenormand | Minetta

(Book #ID 117003)

Published by W. Foulsham & Co. Limited., 10-11 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, London circa 1944 edition not stated.

Publisher's original illustrated flat backed orange card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 64 pp with some simple monochrome diagrams throughout. Age tanning to the text block edges. Very Good condition book, in scarce torn and repaired dust wrapper with the front flap absent. Dust wrapper protected, Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Feke (Fake) Card Tricks

Stanley, Harry

(Book #ID 117005)

Published by Harry Stanley Unique Magic Studio, 14 Frith Street, London circa 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original illustrated wire stitched card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 35 pp with monochrome photographs throughout. Foxing to the yellow card covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magic | An Independent Magazine for Magicians | Volume 1, Number 4 (Single Issue) December 1991

Stan Allen (Editor)

(Book #ID 117326)

Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1991. 1991.

Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Magic | An Independent Magazine for Magicians | Volume 1, Number 5 (Single Issue) January 1992

Stan Allen (Editor)

(Book #ID 117327)

Published by Stan Allen and Associates, Lakewood, California 1992. 1992.

Single issue in publisher's original wire stitched colour illustrated paper wrap covers (soft back). Quarto. 11'' x 8½''. Printed on glossy art paper stock with monochrome and colour illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition without mailing label, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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