Trost Collection. Translated from the German Edition, Edited by J.B. Mussey and Fulton Oursler and an unpublished chapter by Harry Kellar. 1951, cloth bound, publisher Macmillan, New York, 206 pages with marvelous photos and illustrations, 234 in all.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. Some foxing mainly to endpapers. Gift inscription with taped in paper Christmas Tree. Condition good.