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Blackstone, Harry. File of Harry Blackstone / Walter Gibson Radio Scripts and Publicity Documents. 1940s. Extensive file of letters, typescripts, and correspondence, the majority written by Walter Gibson, pertaining to Blackstone’s radio show “The Magic Detective” and other promotional endeavors including Blackstone’s Trick of the Month, and related business dealings. Neatly organized in sleeves in a three-ring binder. Includes Gibson’s personal copies of radio scripts for Blackstone radio shows 15—26; sixteen letters and reports on matters related to the radio show and other dealings, including correspondence from S.S. Adams, Ledger Syndicate, Air-Canada Radio Facilities, in memos and letters to and from Gibson; and a seven-page typescript, “The Magic of Living,” ghostwritten by Gibson, on Blackstone’s inspiration to become a magician after attending a Harry Kellar magic show, his travels and career, and the joy of entertaining children with magic. Some pieces with cross-outs, corrections, and notations presumably in the hand of Gibson. Accompanying the lot is a copy of Arthur Emerson’s monograph on Blackstone’s radio show.