The Master Magicians Gibson - Book - Brother Shadow Estate

The Master Magicians: Their Lives and Most Famous Tricks is a 1966 book by Walter B. Gibson that explores the history of modern magic through the biographies of famous illusionists like Houdini, Robert-Houdin, and Chung Ling Soo, revealing the secrets behind their most famous tricks, such as the bullet catch and levitation, with detailed explanations of misdirection and sleight-of-hand. The book is illustrated with photographs and period memorabilia, offering insight into the lives and methods of these legendary performers.

Condition: Book is in good-fair condition. There is significant Foxing on the top of book The slip cover has some small tears at the top but remains doing a good job at what it is designed to do, protect the covers of the book. The book remains sturdy and solid.

While this is not stamped "Ex Libris" it is certified with a card to confirm it was in Carl's library. It does feature an interesting embossed seal the likes we have never seen stating Brother Shadow.

These books are great for mediums interested in creating ambience by having a shelf full of similar like books as well as used for learning the vocabulary of words that could be interwoven into a dark seance.