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[BOOKS - MAGIC INSTRUCTION] Collection of Magic Pamphlets and Booklets. Over 250 small format publications (the majority 8 ½ x 5 ½” or smaller). Topics include general magic, sleight of hand, escapology, mentalism, card tricks, ventriloquism, and juggling. Includes: The Card Magic of Bro. John Hamman S. M., by Paul LePaul (Author, 1958); — The Chameleon Cups and Balls, by E. Brian MacCarthy (George Johnson, 1942); — The First Book of William, by Billy McComb (Goodliffe, 1947); — Half-A-Dozen Hummers, by Bob Hummer (Samuel Berland, ca. 1940); — Entertaining: Conjuring, Hypnotism, Muscle Reading, Mind Reading, by Albertus (Gardner, Vernon Publishing, n.d.); — How to Pick Pockets, by Eddie Joseph (Vampire Press, ca. 1940); — I’ll Bet You Can’t, by Lewis Kohrs (Author, 1946); — Jack Miller’s Famous Linking Ring Routine, by Bob Novak (Louis Tannen, 1945); — Ken De Courcy’s Zodiac Telepathy (George Armstrong, 1951); — La Vellma’s Vaudeville Budget for Magicians, Mind Readers and Ventriloquists, by David J. Lustig (Robert W. Doidge, 1921); — Magical Novelties, by Charles Medrington (Author, 1906); — Novel Mysteries, Parts 1 – 6, by Edward Bagshawe (L. Davenport, 1940 - 42); — Peculiarities of the Pasteboards, by Howard P. Albright (Author, 1934); — A Rhapsody in Silk, by Ade Duval (Ireland Magic Company, 1962); — Safety Pin-Trix, by Jerry Andrus (Star Magic, 1955); — A Spook Show in Your Parlor, by William W. Larsen (Thayer’s, 1947); — Sixteen Card Index Gems, by Max Andrews (Author, n.d.); — Stunts with Stage Money, by Jack Lamonte (George Armstrong, 1948); — Subtle Problems You Will Do, by Stewart Judah and John Braun (Abbott’s Magic Novelty Company, 1937); — Thirty-Three Rope Ties and Chain Releases, by Burling Hull (American Magic Corporation, 1915); — Tricks for the Few, by Lance Charles (Charles Lantz, 1933); And many others. A few FIRST EDITIONS. Several copies INSCRIBED AND SIGNED. Bindings vary, most in publisher’s wraps. The majority illustrated 8vos. Bulk 1920s – 60s. Generally good condition. Additional details or images available upon request.