Everybody's Book Of Magic - Will Dexter - Mitchell Estate
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From Dustjacket: Selected programme of new tricks specially contributed by famous professional and amateur magicians, with photos and short biographies of each contributor. All the tricks are explained in the fullest detail. amply illustrated with scores of drawings and photographs." With contributions by: Kalanag, Robert Harbin, Ali Bey, David Nixon, Tommy Cooper, Fogel, Dai Vernon, Cardini, Blackstone, Reg Salmon, The Piddingtons, Benson Dulay, etc. In addition to a complete survey of Magic and Magicians, the book includes sections on Ventriloquism, Juggling, Punch and Judy, marionettes, Chapeaugraphy, and other allied arts and mysteries. There is an extensive Glossary of Conjuring terms. Chapters 12 and 13 offer an annotated bibliography of Magic books and ephemera. Bound in the original light blue boards. "This readable account of historical and contemporary magic featuring some fine effects from eminent performers."
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good jacket (price clip). First Edition. London / New York: Arco Publishers Limited, 1956.
1956 FIRST EDITION - LONDON, HC WITH DJ, DJ HAS SOME SMALL TEARS AND CHIPPING - G COND, MILD TONING ON PASTEDOWN FLYLEAF AND THE FIRST FEW PAGES,PRICE IN PENCIL AND STORE STAMP ON PASTEDOWN,LOOSE, VG COND
