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[Miscellaneous] Collection of over 250 vintage magic books and booklets. Including Conjuring Patter by Selbit (n.d.), Patter by Sid Lorraine (1938), The Magical Miscellany by Percy Naldrett (1926), Al Baker’s Book 1 and 2 (Davenport editions), The Wizards Annual edited by Spitari (1913 and 1914), The Odin Rings by Farelli (1940), Shoot the Works by Marlo (1943), Celestial Agent by Maly (1944), Original Mysteries for Magicians by Brunel White (1920), Magic that Perks by Cecil (1937), Proudlock’s Version of the Sympathetic Silks (1936), Page Wright’s Notebook (1933), Patter Paragraphs by Schulte (1921), Diversified Magic by Leat (1924), and many more, including most of the works by Leat and Naldrett. American and English, 1900s – 60s. All in paper wrappers, illustrated, and 8vo. Generally good condition. Several books inscribed and signed by their authors. Should be seen.


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Date:
2014-04-26

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