Translated from the German Edition and Edited by J.B. Mussey and Fulton Oursler. Cloth bound, publisher Macmillan, New York, numbers 206 pages with marvelous photos and illustrations, 234 in all. Chapters on: The Secrets of Magical Apparatus, Fakes Gimmicks and Other Secret Accessories, Vest Pocket Magic, Card Magic, Mind Reading Clairvoyance and Telepathy, Stage Illusions, Ghosts and Other Apparitions, The Wonders of Black Art, The Mystery of Escapes, The Feats of the Fakirs, The Wonders of Puzzles. Great for Antique Apparatus and includes a special chapter by Harry Kellar entitled "Three Secrets of Success for Every Magician". One of the must haves for a classic magic library. A gift inscription occurs on the title page parties of which are not affiliated with the book. Front flyleaf absent, couple of light page bends, light soil to cover. Condition very good. |