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MORIN, John. Two manuscript notebooks of magic trick instructions and a source book of addresses to magic shops and Magicians. [N.p., 1915]. A ledger (approximately 10 ¼ x 8”) with alphabetic tabs at the outer margin (from “M” to “Z”). With extensive notes (in pen and occasional pencil) on tricks, including “Passes”, “Palming”, “Forces”, “Stacking 3 Cards”, etc., with notes about patter during the act. A few hand-sketches, and several pages with printed or mimeographed pages of instructions affixed. Original cloth-backed plain stiff-paper wrappers (rear wrapper has about ¼ neatly cut out. Printed label (“Ledger”) on front cover. Some wear, soiling. Very good. With Morin’s address book (approximately 8 ¼ x 7”). Manuscript pencil notes of addresses and “things to get”, mainly organized alphabetically, on lined paper. A few blank or partially-used pages. Original cloth-backed plain stiff-paper wrappers (manuscript label on front). Some wear, soiling. Very good. An interesting look at a magician’s personal notes and source book from the early twentieth century.