Buatier de Kolta - Genius of Illusion - Peter Warlock - Contento Estate
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What does Black Art, The Vanishing Lady, Multiplying Billiard Balls, Spring Flowers, The Cocoon, The Vanishing Birdcage and The Expanding Die have in common? They all came from the fertile mind of the great French illusionist, Buatier de Kolta.
Peter Warlock has researched the life of one of magic’s most influential artists, and the result is this new addition to our series of historical profiles. Highlights of this book include:
The full story of the life and successful career of this world-renowned performer and inventor. Dozens of photographs, playbills, programs and diagrams to help illuminate his illustrious life. A detailed chapter devoted to the construction and history of de Kolta’s legendary Expanding Die. The previously unpublished biographical manuscript written by Mrs. de Kolta over 80 years ago. A de Kolta illusion secret that, until now, has never appeared in print. British or U.S. patent papers for all four of de Kolta’s magical inventions. A beautiful, full-color, tipped-in frontispiece. Printed end-sheets; hardbound, gold stamped; and limited to 1,000 numbered copies.
Fifth in a series of Magical Pro-Files. With publisher's note, foreword, and appendices for The Expanding Die, Alice Mumford Manuscript, Patent Papers, and References. Illustrations and photographs. Number 532 of 1000 copies. Minor scuffing on back cover but very clean interior.
Author/Editor: Mike Caveney
Date: 1993
