Self published being Volume 1 of The Magic Art Series, cloth bound, gilt stamping, 234 pages including 2 ads. Illustrated with drawings and photographs. In addition to the preface by Mr. Holmes is a section by Henry Ridgley Evans entitled "The History and Psychology of Natural Magic".
The chapters include: *Some Accessories and Artifices of General Utility *Tricks Original and Otherwise and *Working Up an Act. Of course many vintage effects and early apparatus are worked within this volume.
Previous owner’s name and address, back strip worn and some pieces missing, cover soiled, front flyleaf retaped. Condition fair.