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JOHNSON, George [attr. to]. 20th Century Magic Scrapbook and Ephemera. 1920-50s. Compiled by George Johnson, editor and founder of The Magic Wand, and composed of approximately 24 bound leaves with additional 34 pieces of loose ephemera stored in a bag; disbound and neatly gathered in a gray cloth scrapbook. Includes news cuttings, programs, broadsides, and correspondence. Postage addressed to The Magic Wand. Most items relate to seances and magic tricks, with news clippings regarding Harry Houdini, Carter the Great, Richard Davis, Max Holden, various women magicians, and more. 8vo. Ex-libris George Daily, Al Gueuther. Pen and ink marginalia throughout. Toning to pages, wear and tape to spine.