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[Magic Books] Group of over 140 books and manuals about magic tricks. Including Abbott's Magic for Magicians by Percy Abbott (1934), Advanced Magic by Ovette (1919), The Art of Body Loading and Productions by Eddie Joseph (1950), Berland's Novel Cigarette Tricks (1934), The First Book of William by Billy McComb (1947), J.C. Cigar Magic by Jack Chanin (1937), J.C. Grand Finale by Jack Chanin (1940), Magic That Perks by Harry Cecil (1937), Jack Miller's Linking Ring Routine (1945), The Odin Rings by Victor Farelli (1940), The Professional Technique for Magicians by Reneaux (1968), Reel Magic by Albeniece (1950), Silk At Your Fingertips by Jack Chanin (1952, signed and inscribed), The Skull Speaks by Lester Lake (1937), Tips on Tricks by Milbourne Christopher (1942), Weird Wonders for Wizards by Josolyne (ca. 1920), and m. any others. Sizes and bindings vary, but most in pictorial wraps, illustrated, and 8vo. Generally good condition


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Auctioneer:
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Date:
2010-10-23

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