Trost Collection. 1947 2nd printing, cloth bound, 386 pages with over 500 original illustrations from photographs. In the foreword to this 2nd edition written by Walter B. Gibson he states "The Modern Conjurer is one book that should be owned by everyone who is interested in magic".
Many facets of magic including sections on *Paper Folding *Shadowgraphy *Chapeaugraphy *Plate Spinning and even a section with explanation of the "Thurston Rising Cards". A classic in literature explaining and illustrating tricks of Maskelyne, T. Nelson Downs, Bertram, Valadon, Ellis, Stanyon and more.
Light foxing first few in and to page edges, light soil to cover. Condition very good.