Everybody's Book of Magic - Will Dexter - Williams Estate

EVERYBODY'S BOOK OF MAGIC. contains a carefully selected programme of new tricks specially contributed by famous professional and amateur magicians, with photos and short biographies of each contributor. All the tricks are explained in the fullest detail. amply illustrated with scores of drawings and photographs." With contributions by: Kalanag, Robert Harbin, Ali Bey, David Nixon, Tommy Cooper, Fogel, Dai Vernon, Cardini, Blackstone, Reg Salmon, The Piddingtons, Benson Dulay, etc. In addition to a complete survey of Magic and Magicians, the book includes sections on Ventriloquism, Juggling, Punch and Judy, marionettes, Chapeaugraphy, and other allied arts and mysteries. There is an extensive Glossary of Conjuring terms. Chapters 12 and 13 offer an annotated bibliography of Magic books and ephemera. Bound in the original light blue boards.

1956 HC 1stEd - No DJ - Shadowing on covers - Fine Cond