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1881306001Small thin octavo. 17 b/w illustrations. Three pages of publisher's advertisements at end. Original stiff color pictorial wrappers with vignette portrait and view of a stage magician uncovering a goldfish bowl small stains. Very good. 32 pages including 3 pages of publisher's advertisements. Cover title: "De La Mano's Great Magic Book" "Containing an extensive collection of conjuring and legerdemain; sleights with cards ribbons rings fruit coin balls handkerchiefs etc. all of which may be performed in the parlor or drawing-room" title page. New York Popular Publishing Company paperback
191544947New York: American Magic Corporation 1915. 8vo. 20 pp. plus 2 leaves of publisher’s ads bound with text in oblong format and fold down the center. Numerous illusts. & diagrams throughout. Textured softcvrs with simulated alligator skin pattern yapp edges gilt lettrng on frnt cvr mnr edgewear creasng a couple leaves w/ closd tears still a G copy w/ ownership inscription and stamp of Percy Poole Vancouver BC Magician. First edition of this scarce monograph describing and illustrating the handkerchief magic routine in detail with specific instructions on how to distract and amaze the audience. American Magic Corporation, unknown
19505987Croydon Surrey: Willane 1950. First editions. 8 Volumes 22x16cm each roughly 10-15pp. Illustrations photographs. Illustrated yellow wraps staple bound. Generally near fine with a few instances of scattered foxing. <br /> <br /> Sharp set of the first 8 Methods for Miracles by English magician William H. Lane 1898-1955. Classic tricks nicely illustrated well explained and uniformly bound. Willane unknown
19075533London: Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent & Co 1907. First edition thus. 18x12cm 4 104pp. Tables appendix. Original printed wrappers bound in maroon cloth spine lettered in gilt. Ornum's Novelty store ticket attached to title page Hocus Pocus Review ticket attached to rear pastedown. Some marginal soiling and foxing else nearly fine. <br /> <br /> Date of publication taken from preface in which the author states "this exposition is a revised and enlarged edition of a book written and copyrighted by me in 1880 entitled Heller's and Houdin's Second Sight Explained by Washington Irving Bishop whose name I used by arrangement."<br /> <br /> Frederick Wicks 1840-1910 was an author and inventor of some repute most notably for a typecasting machine. In this work he purports to give the world the opportunity to perform the feats of Houdin Heller and others including spiritual manifestations thought transference codes for cards coins and money and others. A scarce magic text from the turn of the century. Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, & Co unknown
19879486London: Robert Hale 1987. First UK edition. 4to 343pp. Illustrations facsimiles. Signed by Jay on the ffep. Hardcover in blue cloth boards in illustrated jacket. Lightly bumped upper corners else nearly fine. Robert Hale hardcover
1920164638Unknown: Mysterious Smith Company 1920. First Edition. First Edition. A short book about magic astrology dream interpretation and the art of illusion. Written by Albert P. Smith a French-American magician who performed under the stage name Mysterious Smith. <br /> <br /> Very Good plus in side-stapled wrappers. Mysterious Smith Company unknown
194015436London and New York 1940. Hardcover. Very good. A collection of 6 pamphlets on magic bound together published 1931 through 1940; some pamphlets not dated. Most have diagrams and illustrations in the text.<br /> 1. The Odin Rings the Last Word on the Chinese Linking Rings translated and edited by Victor Farelli second edition London L. Davenport & co. 1940 68pp. <br /> 2. Annemann's Card Miracles and Annemann's Mental Mysteries by Burling Hull L. Davenport & Co. London 43pp. <br /> 3. Lend Me Your Pack by Victor Farelli L. Davenport & Co. London third edition 48pp. <br /> 4. Controlled Coincidence A New and Subtle System for Card Workers by Victor Farelli Edward Bagshawe London 1931 16pp. <br /> 5. Points on Presentation and Patter Scheme 30pp.by Howard Albright Albany NY produced by UniqueMagic Studioas a typescript <br /> 6. Edward Proudlock's Version of the Sympathetic Silks Edward Bagshawe 1936 26pp ads 2. <br /> <br /> 8vo maroon gilt cloth with gilt title Farelli Magic at spine. Covers very clean and bright; internally very good. Bookplate of Jean De Bare laid on the front free endpaper. hardcover
1924224757Berlin Wisconsin 1924. 1924. Berlin Wisconsin 1924. Small 8vo. Edited by Gerald V. Heaney. Numerous illustrations and drawings. 224 pages. Original stiff pictorial covers. Fresh bright copy. Rare thus. Catalog # 25. Soft cover. Berlin, Wisconsin, 1924. paperback
1766D18456Nuremburg: Wolfgang Schwarzkopf 1766. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo 172 x 103 mm. 752 pp lengthy register at rear. Engraved frontispiece title page in red and black; an entertaining magic book richly illustrated with numerous woodcut illustrations. Early calf spine gilt in 6 compartments noting Band 1 morocco lettering pieces rubbed upper joint cracked. Contemporary cancelled ink ownership inscriptions on title page. Perhaps a finer magician owner could have made them disappear. <br/><br/> Wolfgang Schwarzkopf hardcover
194815435London and New York 1948. Hardcover. Very good. 10 pamphlets on magic bound together published 1935 through 1948. The pamphlets are as follows: <br /> 1. Twenty Six Living and Dead Tests by Teral Garrett George Armstrong London 1948 29pp. OCLC: 39482747.<br /> 2. Albright's Forbidden Wisdom Gen Publications London 1948 23pp. OCLC: 28611978.<br /> 3. Miracles in Mentalism and Psychic Experimentation Robert A. Nelson Nelson Enterprises Columbus Ohio 1945 60pp. OCLC: 16565308.<br /> 4. En Rapport Theo Annemann 22pp. OCLC: 9056300. <br /> 5. Annemann's Complete One Man Mental and Psychic Routine Max Holden New York City 1935 24pp. OCLC: 16461636.<br /> 6. Contact Mind Reading - Expanded by Dariel Fitzkee Second Edition Saint Raphael House San Rafael Cal 38pp. OCLC: 28606593.<br /> 7. The Best Tricks With Slates by Peter Warlock Max Holden Philadelphia 1942 65pp. Not recorded in OCLC. <br /> 8. Dai Vernon's Select Secrets privately published 1941 30pp. OCLC: 13714116.<br /> 9. Close-Up Magic for the Night Club Magician second and revised edition Max Holden New York 1938 57pp. OCLC: 13687614.<br /> 10. Annemann's Miracles of Card Magic Max Holden New York 1948 109pp. OCLC: 7192546. <br /> <br /> 8vo half red calf leather and marbled boards with gilt title at spine. Covers only very slt rubbed bottom edge of marbled boards; internally very good. hardcover
63688Ephemera. Very Good. Advertisement presented in the form of a newsletter. One sheet printed on both sides. 8 1/2 x 14" when unfolded. "Postmarked June 3 1983." This advertisement is held by Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois as a part of the Cage Correspondence Collection Music Library Repository. William Maiben was an award-winning Utah composer and pianist. unknown
1900G1ADNMOA0S9LKopenhagen 1900. Housed in the original publisher's wooden boxes. Includes 2 original projectors and 1 camera. More than 400 glass slides depicting various motifs related to coal mining chemical processes and astronomy as well as topographical motifs from Asia Africa China Europe and America. Remarkable all-encompassing collection of turn-of-the-century magic lantern slides. Several of the slides show cavalry horses: the "Krigen 1848-1864" set includes no. 45 an equestrian portrait of General Bülow victor of the 1849 Battle of Fredericia painted by Aug. Jerndorff; no. 29 Friedrich von Schleppegrell riding at the battle of Isted; no. 26 General Krogh on horseback all V. Richter Kopenhagen; no. 20. captioned "Pferdeablieferung" horse delivery.A box lebelled "København" includes: no. 21 Brandmajoren rykker ud; no. 20 a fire at the time of King Frederik VI of Denmark d. 1839.Other slides show workhorses in Denmark and Sweden during haying-time or spreading manure as well as works of the Danish painter Otto Bache: the Coronation of Christian IV in 1596; the conspirators escaping from Finderup on horseback after having murdered Eric V of Denmark in 1286. The collection also contains copies of paintings by various artists such as Leonardo da Vinci Raphael and Rembrandt. Among the remaining slides we find astronomical illustrations and pictures of observatories Greenwich Delhi Potsdam etc.; as well as numerous photographs and paintings of landscapes people and architecture in Africa Asia Europe China and America. unknown
193062288Manchester UK: Allied Newspapers Ltd. ca. 1930. 8vo. 192 pp. With text illustrations vignettes diagrams photo plates throughout. Black publisher’s cloth illustrated cover art of Gypsy Travellers Wagon front cover silver lettering front cover & spine foxing & minor toning throughout still G copy from the library of Elizabeth Pullen Belvin Jones 1908-1999 noted Florence South Carolina teacher worked for Southern School Supply Co. and was an intrepid world traveler between the Wars dated London August 1938. First edition of this how-to manual fortune telling and palmistry at parties and events featuring a laid-in stating “Pullen read fortunes at parties. Would read Palm lines “And you are a terrible flirt. Why You had to be to holding hand this long! Would bring the house down. Pullen Jan. 31 1994. Allied Newspapers Ltd., hardcover
169628<p>the forerunner of mathematical recreations and its use in the art of illusionism and magic</p><p>an early manual for the first "mentalists"</p><p>Ozanam Jacques<strong>.</strong> <em>Recreations mathematiques et physiques VOL I. </em>Amsterdam: Gallet 1696.</p><p>Togheter with</p><p>Ozanam Jacques<strong>.</strong> <em>Recreations mathematiques et physiques VOL II. </em>Paris : Jombert 1696.</p><p>2 volumes in 8vo 188x120 mm contemporary calf with gilt decorations at spine pp. 16 265 1; 266-583 25 the last is blank. Engraved title-page.</p><p>Second edition of the forerunner of modern books on mathematical recreations including illusionism mentalism fireworks conjuring sundials and clocks.</p><p>84 engraved folding plates 45 first Vol. 39 second that support the solution of mathematical arithmetic geometric optical or cosmographic problems or that visualize the mechanism of a clock.</p><p>Scarce second edition 1st published in 1694 of the first work on recreational mathematics. This is one of the most popular books on the subject dealing among the other subjects with fireworks conjuring and presenting in vol. 2 a translation of Domenico Martinelli's treatise on clocks printed in Venice in 1663 p. 473</p><p>The volumes are divided into 9 topics</p><p>Vol 1: 1 Arithmetic 2 Geometry 3 Optics 4 Gnomonics and 5 Cosmography.</p><p>Vol 2 6 Mechanics 7 Pyrotechnics 8 Physics and 9 the translation Martinelli treatise on Watches.</p><p>For each topic Ozanam presents a series of problems with the various possible solutions described and often illustrated</p><p>Among the problems of mechanics Ozanam describes and illustrate a form of transport that foreshadows the automobile: behind the driver who holds reins in his hands stands a valet who activates with his feet two spring-loaded boards giving the carriage its impetus playing the role of a modern engine.</p><p>Most of the chapter about arithmetic is dedicated to the art of illusionism and mathematical games. A long chapter is dedicated to magic squares from pp. 36 on but many are the tricks described always in the form of a problem/solution which today are attributed to a kind of illusionism called <strong><em>mentalism</em></strong> a form of illusionism whose practitioners through techniques such as <em>cold reading</em> or <em>hot reading</em> give the illusion of being able to read others 'minds demonstrating supernatural or at least highly developed mental and intuitive ability.</p><p>In their performances mentalists give the impression of being able to exercise telepathy clairvoyance divination precognition psychokinesis mediumship mind control hypnosis prodigious memory and rapid mental calculation.</p><p>Among the games described in the text that can be accounted under this category we remember for example:</p><p>Problem XII: Thrown two dice how to guess the values on the top two sides without looking at them.</p><p>Problem XIV: Guessing a number that someone has chosen by asking him questions</p><p>Problem XVI: Guessing a number someone has chosen without asking them questions</p><p>problem XX: Guess how many coins a spectator hides in his hands</p><p>Problem XXVIII: Given three known playing cards and three spectators guess which card each one has chosen.</p><p>problem XXXI: Among different cards arranged on three decks how to guess which one the spectator has chosen</p><p>and many others.</p><p>Jacques Ozanam 1640 - 1718 was a French mathematician.</p><p>Although his father pushed him toward an ecclesiastical career he was much more attracted by science and mathematics that continued to study as a self-taught. At the age of 15 he was able to write a treatise on mathematics but his father induced him to enroll in courses in theology despite his little inclination for the priestly life. After four years of theological studies his father died and he returned to scientific studies.</p><p>In 1670 he published trigonometric and logarithmic tables more accurate than the existing Ulacq Pitiscus and Briggs works and numerous and well received mathematical publications.</p><p>In particular he had great success with <em>Dictionnaire mathématique</em> the five volumes of the <em>Cours de mathématiques</em> and <em>Récréations mathématiques et physiques </em>; his manuscript entitled <em>Les six livres de l'Arithmétique de Diophante augmentés et reduits à la spécieuse</em> received commendations from Leibnitz himself.</p><p><em>Récréations mathématiques et physiques</em> was also successful in the English translation and is still well known and looked after today.</p><p>He was elected a member of the <em>Académie Royale des Sciences</em> now <em>Académie des Sciences </em>in 1701. The death of his wife plunged him into deep sorrow and the loss of his foreign pupils through the War of the Spanish Succession reduced him to poverty.</p><p>Conditions: light marks of use at bindng in general very good condotions</p><p>Provenance: Paper ex-libris pasted at title page of both volumes " Engeg. Gio Battisa Carraca.</p>
188634453London: George Redway 1886. Very Rare First Edition. Illustrated within the text with various symbols relating to magic and the genre. 8vo bound in early half-calf over marbled paper covered boards. xliii 1 349 1 pp. A rare survival the text-block quite clean and very well preserved the binding with evidence of use and age with rubbing to the extremities. VERY RARE AND THE TRUE FIRST EDITION VERY SELDOM ENCOUNTERED IN COMMERCE. Perhaps the first truly significant publication of Lévi's work in the English language. R. A. Gilbert tells that Waite was fascinated by the quotes from Lévi that he read in Blavatsky's "Isis Unveiled" 1877 and that Waite promptly acquired a copy of Lévi's major work "Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie" which he began translating into English. In 1885 Waite suggested to the prominent Theosophist A. P. Sinnett that an anthology of Lévi's writings based on these translations would make a good book. Sinnett evidently agreed and recommended him to the publisher George Redway who took on the project thus beginning what would turn out to be a lengthy collaboration with Waite. In addition to translating and editing Lévi's essays Waite contributed a Biographical and Critical Essay. Gilbert B1. Weiser <br> In the preface to The History of Magic Waite enumerates what he believed to be the nine key tenets of magic as codified in Levi's earlier work Doctrine and Ritual of Transcendental Magic.<br> They are: 1 There is a potent and real Magic popular exaggerations of which are actually below the truth. 2 There is a formidable secret which constitutes the fatal science of good and evil. 3 It confers on many powers apparently super-human. 4 It is the traditional science of the secrets of Nature which has been transmitted to us from the Magi. 5 Initiation therein gives empire over souls to the sage and full capacity for ruling human wills. 6. Arising apparently from this science there is one infallible indefectible and truly catholic religion which has always existed in the world but it is unadapted for the multitude. 7 For this reason there has come into being the exoteric religion of apologue parable fable and wonder-stories which is all that is possible for the profane : it has undergone various transformations and it is represented at this day by Latin Christianity under the obedience of Rome. 8 Its veils are valid in their symbolism and it may be called valid for the crowd but the doctrine of initiates is tantamount to a negation of any literal truth therein. 9 It is Magic alone which imparts true science. Levi<br> The three chief components of Levi's magical thesis were: Astral Light the Will and the Imagination. <br> "Eliphas Lévi" the name under which he published his books was his attempt to translate or transliterate his given names "Alphonse Louis" into Hebrew .In 1854 Lévi visited England where he met the novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton who was interested in Rosicrucianism as a literary theme and was the president of a minor Rosicrucian order. With Bulwer-Lytton Lévi conceived the notion of writing a treatise on magic. This appeared in 1855 under the title Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie and was translated into English by Arthur Edward Waite as Transcendental Magic its Doctrine and Ritual . Its famous opening lines present the single essential theme of Occultism and gives some of the flavor of its atmosp:Lévi's version of magic became a great success especially after his death. That Spiritualism was popular on both sides of the Atlantic from the 1850s contributed to this success. His magical teachings were free from obvious fanaticisms even if they remained rather murky; he had nothing to sell and did not pretend to be the inititate of some ancient or fictitious secret society . He incorporated the Tarot cards into his magical system and as a result the Tarot has been an important part of the paraphernalia of Western magicians. He had a deep impact on the magic of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and later on the ex-Golden Dawn member Aleister Crowley . It was largely through the occultists inspired by him that Lévi is remembered as one of the key founders of the twentieth century revival of magic." wiki<br> Arthur Edward Waite was a scholarly mystic who wrote extensively on occult and esoteric matters and was the co-creator of the Rider-Waite Tarot deck. As his biographer R.A. Gilbert described him "Waite's name has survived because he was the first to attempt a systematic study of the history of western occultism — viewed as a spiritual tradition rather than as aspects of proto-science or as the pathology of religion." Waite was a prolific author with many of his works being well received in academic circles. He wrote occult texts on subjects including divination esotericism Rosicrucianism Freemasonry black and ceremonial magic Kabbalism and alchemy ; he also translated and reissued several important mystical and alchemical works. His works on the Holy Grail influenced by his friendship with Arthur Machen were particularly notable. wiki George Redway hardcover
159183N.p.: N.p. 1970. Substantial archive of material belonging to Austrian-American stage hypnotist and magician John Kolisch including two three-ring card binders with typescript and manuscript notes for Kolisch's live shows and 271 vintage photographs of Kolisch in performance. Archive appears to date from the 1950s through the 1970s the heyday of Kolisch's career. <br /> <br /> One binder holds notes and scripts for Kolisch's magic tricks powers of suggestion and general show patter and jokes while the other binder focuses primarily on feats of hypnosis. The binders hold a variety of material relating to Kolisch's performances a mix of more formal typed scripts for routines alongside manuscript draft notes and annotations noting potential "ad-libbed" interjections. Several pages capture Kolisch recording his ideas for changes to the pacing and setup of his shows as well as reminders about modernizing his patter and updating his celebrity references. <br /> <br /> Although the bulk of Kolisch's material is undated earlier acts appear to reference specific actors films or shows such as opera singers or the television show "Cavalcade of Stars" while later routines simply note the names of prominent contemporary actors and celebrities to insert at random. Kolisch who billed himself as "The Fastest Hypnotist in the World" apparently used a blend of serious hypnotism stage magic and standup comedy in his shows and accordingly an entire binder section labeled "Funny Lines" is devoted to ripostes and one-liners. These zingers cover every performance eventuality from hecklers "Have you ever been to the zoo I mean as a visitor" to a silent audience "Well they say a silent tribute is the sincerest of them all!". <br /> <br /> The archive's considerable collection of photographs captures the spirit and energy of Kolisch's live shows with audience members engaged in a number of humorous activities-stripping saluting yelling and singing dancing acting as human furniture kissing and hugging each other playing musical instruments such as maracas and the ukulele-or simply sleeping. Several photographs bear Kolisch's name and company address in Jackson Heights New York in the recto margins an address that also appears in Kolisch's company letterhead on many of his show notes. <br /> <br /> Included in the archive are 17 contact sheets capturing images from performances and portrait photographs of Kolisch. Also included are two gatherings of typescript and copied material related to Kolisch's lectures on "dynamic auto-conditioning" and "dynamic auto-suggestion" with many pages annotated by Kolisch in manuscript ink or pencil. Archive also features a 17-page bound treatise titled "Your Incredible Subconscious Mind" published in 1956 by the "Subconscious Research Institute" an organization possibly created by Kolisch himself.<br /> <br /> Photographs range in size with the majority measuring 10 x 8 inches. Near Fine to Very Good plus with occasional edgewear and creasing. <br /> <br /> Binders contact sheets lecture material and treatise Near Fine to Very Good plus with some light edgewear creasing and soil on binder exteriors. N.p. unknown
19772110502150413750elementary school 1977. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 elementary school paperback
1948H13596Colon MI: Abbott's Magic Novelty Company 1948. Very Good. 9 issues each issue 11 inches tall pictorial wraps very good pages tanning 28 pp illustrated. Abbott's Magic Novelty Company unknown
1810ST17557<p>Albany New York: Balance Press 1810. FIRST EDITION. 170 x 103 mm. 6 3/4 x 4". vi 76 pp. Errata slip tipped onto final page. <br />Contemporary marbled boards backed with sheepskin smooth spine divided into panels by single gilt rules. Front free endpaper with bookplate of the Ricky Jay Collection. Front pastedown with neat early owner's signature pencilled initials "M. A." in a juvenile hand adjacent to a rudimentary pencil sketch of two people; rear pastedown with pencilled signature of Sally E. Original errata slip pasted onto bottom half of final page the slip defective at lower left corner. Sabin 67364; Shaw & Shoemaker 21169. Sheepskin a bit rubbed marbled paper boards somewhat chafed stained and quite worn at corners endpaper a bit spotted torn or at back missing other minor defects but the unsophisticated original insubstantial binding still solid. Title page and front flyleaves with light dampstain to gutter and tail margin a little foxing and faint browning other imperfections but the volume still generally clean and surprisingly fresh despite its cheap paper.<br /><br />Written by a Lutheran minister in upstate New York this entertaining treatise gives a brief history of the supernatural from ancient times to the present day and seeks to educate the audience about the dangers and follies of harboring magical beliefs noting that "witchcraft can never take root unless it be supported by credulity." According to the author's preface Frederick Henry Quitman 1760-1832 was motivated to write this work after a neighbor's home was besieged by supposed "supernatural" occurrences that included thrown stones and theft. Even though Quitman a staunch skeptic endeavored to attribute the activity to mischievous entities of the human variety the damage had been done: "Scarcely had the rumour about the forementioned witchcraft a little subsided when we heard the report of the appearance of apparitions in several quarters of the town. And it is really to be feared that during this dull winter all the corners of the town for want of other employment will be infested with demons." The Annotations at the end of the book contain many amusing definitions and descriptions of such things as talismans popular magic gothic novels and ventriloquists. Our copy was owned by the eminent magician actor writer scholar and sleight of hand artist Ricky Jay 1946-2018. In their catalogue Sotheby's notes that "Ricky Jay's accomplishments were as varied as are the formats and subjects of the material in his celebrated Collection . . . . He is one of the very select company of persons who assembled a collection of the very first rank in a field in which he was not only a world-renowned practitioner but also a scholar of considerable note." Our 1810 printing--the only early edition of this work--is rare on the market with RBH recording just four copies at auction in more than 60 years.</p> Balance Press
19778860San Diego CA: Chuck Martinez 1977. First Edition. Original wraps. Near Fine. 6 3/4 X 8 1/2 Inches. 134 PP. Paul Harris is widely regarded as one of the most influential creators in modern magic celebrated for his ability to transform simple props into moments of profound astonishment. He is widely known as the mentor of magician David Blaine. Harris pioneered effects that emphasize emotional impact over spectacle encouraging magicians to focus on connection rather than complexity. His writings reshaped how magicians think about wonder itself presenting magic as an experience that shifts perception instead of just a trick. Harris's inventions have become staples in close-up magic and his philosophical approach continues to inspire performers who want their magic to feel organic human and genuinely surprising.<br /> <br /> Original comb-bound first edition. Signed and inscribed by Harris on the first page. A few blemishes but a very attractive copy overall. Chuck Martinez unknown
18821237New York: Dick & Fitzgerald Publishers 1882. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. 4 3/8 X 6 3/4 Inches. 160 PP 26 PP ADS. Original 1882 hardcover edition. Victorian era illustrated book of magic. Contents include topics such as: Preparing the stage the Magic Mirror charades and much more. Intended as a guide to home entertainment in the late 19th century. All illustrations intact. Spectacular cover illustration of man hanging a broadside with text from the contents of the book. Slight scuffing to boards and edges. Slight toning to pages. Discreet PO bookplate identifying the book as part of Charles Rulfs "Library of Conjuring" on the inside front board. Dick & Fitzgerald, Publishers hardcover
1801306156London: Printed for G. Kearsley Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid Glasgow by W. Glendinning 1801. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. Contemporary half leather over gray paper-covered boards. Covers worn joints cracked but sewing sound lacking spine label text block roughly trimmed occasional light soiling along lower blank margins. Remnant of contemporary bookplate. In a custom redpaper slipcase and matching chemise. First English edition. xix i errata 397 3 publisher's ads pp. 8vo. The first English edition of this quite unusual and very entertaining compendium of conundrums problems parlor tricks and "interesting facts" - it is actually much more fun than the title would seem to suggest. The first French edition was published in London in 1799 under the title Choix d' amusements physiques et mathématiques. The work includes tricks with cards magic squares magic lanterns feats of artificial memory and proto-spiritualist conjuring through "palingenesy" by which a performer can make the images of the dead appear in a glass jar plus other optical illusions. A large collection of mathematical and physical curiosities including chapters on arithmetic "To arrange 30 criminals in such a manner as to save 15 of them &c." "A lady lamenting that her age was triple that of her daughter" and amusing "secrets" "To make people in a room have a hideous appearance". Toole Stott 240 Printed for G. Kearsley, Fleet Street; Bell and Bradfute, Edinburgh; and Brash and Reid, Glasgow, by W. Glendinning unknown
a61970London 1909 A. W. Gamage Ltd. 4to. 94pp. numerous illustrations of tricks costumes masks puzzles and other trade items original color wraps lacks rear wrap. Fairly Good front wrap worn and chipped; text clean and binding secure. Text VG slightly toned and not worn. Pictures available on request. Very Scarce. . paperback
1962374500Kenton Ohio: The International Brotherhood of Magicians 1962. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. Illustrated wrappers. Generally very good to fine. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and pen and ink sketches. 60 vols. 8vo. 60 monthly volumes of The Linking Ring. Including: January February 1948 2 issues; September-December and March May June 1950 7 issues; the complete year for 1951 12 issues; the complete year for 1952 12 issues; January February 1953 2 issues; March-October and December 1954 9 issues; the complete year for 1955 12 issues; April 1959 1 issue; January May August 1962 3 issues.<br /> <br /> The International Brotherhood of Magicians I.B.M. monthly journal The Linking Ring has been in publication since 1922 and is available exclusively to members of the I.B.M. Our mid-20th century collection includes profiles of the most famed magicians of the day articles from the world of magic revealed magic tricks and pages of vintage advertisements.<br /> <br /> "It has documented the most significant events in our art over the past nine decades traced the rise to fame of the "greats" in magic and enabled magicians all over the world to exchange ideas." International Brotherhood of Magicians. The International Brotherhood of Magicians unknown
1875373439New York: Hurst & Co 1875. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. Publisher's hand-colored pictorial wrappers. Foxing. 30 2pp. With the terminal ad leaf. 8vo. This early guide to magic tricks is ascribed to Professor Lorento and Francois R. Blitz. Only two examples recorded in OCLC. Hurst & Co unknown
