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Los Angeles Conference on Magic History programs and other publications. 1989-2007. Includes eight programs (1st-7th, 10th); John Gaughan & Jim Steinmeyer, The Mystery of Psycho (1987); Gaughan & Steinmeyer, Antonio Diavolo: A Souvenir of his Performance (1999), second edition, one of 500 copies. Together, 10 volumes. Owned by Max Maven. At the Fifth Conference, Max Maven and John Gaughan presented Joseffy’s “Balsamo,” a ca. 1908 “technical marvel” skull introduced in Joseffy’s Chautauqua performances. “After the mechanism was restored, Mr. Maven, the well-known mentalist, has collaborated with the famous skull to test his mental powers” (from the program). Inserted in the program from that year is a card with Maven’s name inked in the corner. Condition generally fine.