The Complete Life of Howards Franklin Thurston - Robert E. Olson - Williams Estate
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An in depth history of Howard Thurston, one of the world's greatest magicians, written by Robert E Olson, one of the foremost authorities on Howard Thurston. Thurston rose from obscurity to become one of the greatest magicians the world has ever known.
During the golden age of magic, he reigned as the number one magician in America from 1908 to 1936. This book traces Thurston's life, the development of his career, his innovative contributions to magic and the development of many of his routines, illusions and bits of business as presented over the years.
Volume 1 starts with Thurston's birth in 1869 and runs through circa 1918.
1993 HC 1stEd - DJ fading/toning along top edge of panels - No Comments - Fine Cond
