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[Miscellaneous] Group of 27 short works/monographs on magic history. A variety of companion publications drawn from lectures and exhibitions on magic history, including The Magic of Alice (1998) by Brian Lead; Mysto! A Conflict of Dreams (2004) by Nelson Nicholson; Seven Keys of Kalang (2009) by Val Andrews; History of the Automaton Chess-Player by George Allen; Antonio Diavolo: A Souvenir of his Performance (1999) by John Gaughan and Steinmeyer; and others. Several signed copies. Most illustrated, some in color. Sizes and bindings vary. Generally very good condition.


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Date:
2013-07-27

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