$3,400
Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo John Lewis). Professor Hoffmann hand-corrected manuscript for A Magicians' Dream. Hastings, 1912. A surreal story written by the author of one of the most influential textbooks on magic of all time, Modern Magic. The story deals with the dream of a magician who visits Gamages magic department, and includes appearances by Houdini (escaping from a sarcophagus) and David Devant (performing the Window of the Haunted House); as well references to Will Goldston, Goldston's Exclusive Magical Secrets "locked" book, and more. Over 100 corrections in Hoffmann's hand scattered throughout the pages, some of which are extensive. Even the title of the story has been changed, in Hoffmann's hand, from "A Dream of Modern Magic" to "A Magicians' Dream," the title under which it was eventually published. First sheet bears Hoffmann's rubber address stamp with his Christian name, Angelo Lewis. Eight typed pages on 4to sheets bound with red satin cord in brown paper wrappers with typed paper label on frontwrap. Outer wrapper significantly chipped at extremities, interior pages show some soiling, but overall good condition. Front wrap signed by Will Goldston. Published in Goldston's Magician Monthly for February 1912, one passage in this story was the center of some controversy. "Just then, Chung caught sight of Aga, who floated coquettishly towards him. "Yum yum! Pitti sing!" he remarked, with a seraphic smile, at the same time tickling her under the chi Read more…
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-10-29
