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1892- Calmann-Lévy, Paris 1892, 11x18cm, relié. - Nouvelle édition. Reliure de l'éditeur en plein cartonnage rouge, dos lisse orné de caissons à froid, armés dorées de la ville de Paris et mentions dorées de lycée et devise de la République frappées sur le premier plat, gardes et contreplats de papier bleu. Ouvrage illustré d'un portrait de l'auteur et de figures explicatives dans le texte. Page de titre volante recollée, dernier cahier tendant légèrement à se dérelier, sinon agréable exemplaire. [ENGLISH DESCRIPTION ON DEMAND]
2003Broché. 240 pages.
193336p., illus. Pamphlet Good condition
1953pp. 146, (6) [Catalogue of the "Magic Wand" Publications]. Numerous illustrations. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket, worn with loss. Yellow magic marker underlinings. From the wo rking magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 1
1933ref. 82750Pasadena Ca: For The Author 1933. First Edition. Quarto. 35cm. Publisher's maroon cloth boards titled in gilt to front board. 46pp. Internally clean light spotting to prelims fore-edge untrimmed; Light wear and bumping to extremities dulling of the cheap gilt and some darkening and soiling to the cloth; strong and solid a very good copy. Internally clean with the bookplate of Jim Ellis to the front flyleaf and a florid inscription to the facing blank: "To Jim Ellis from his friend Jack Getrich." A rather typically extravagant collection of stage magic tips tricks and techniques from Larsen Sr. the father of the intensely prolific William "Bill" Larsen Jr. and the origin of much of his stagecraft and "Impresario to the rich and famous" persona. It's probably fair to say that the Larsen's were one of the USA's most influential and long standing magical dynasties. The recipient is easy enough to identify; Jimmie Ellis one time President of the Kudner Advertising Agency in New York single-handedly responsible for the rise of the Buick Automobile Co. and widely acclaimed as a major figure in the 1950's US advertising world. Kudner were solely responsible for Buick advertising throughout the heyday of the company under Ellis's direction. A life long Republican Ellis was also instrumental in securing the popular vote for Eisenhower. For The Author unknown books
1933ref. 82750Pasadena Ca: For The Author 1933. First Edition. Quarto. 35cm. Publisher's maroon cloth boards titled in gilt to front board. 46pp. Internally clean light spotting to prelims fore-edge untrimmed; Light wear and bumping to extremities dulling of the cheap gilt and some darkening and soiling to the cloth; strong and solid a very good copy. Internally clean with the bookplate of Jim Ellis to the front flyleaf and a florid inscription to the facing blank: "To Jim Ellis from his friend Jack Getrich." A rather typically extravagant collection of stage magic tips tricks and techniques from Larsen Sr. the father of the intensely prolific William "Bill" Larsen Jr. and the origin of much of his stagecraft and "Impresario to the rich and famous" persona. It's probably fair to say that the Larsen's were one of the USA's most influential and long standing magical dynasties. The recipient is easy enough to identify; Jimmie Ellis one time President of the Kudner Advertising Agency in New York single-handedly responsible for the rise of the Buick Automobile Co. and widely acclaimed as a major figure in the 1950's US advertising world. Kudner were solely responsible for Buick advertising throughout the heyday of the company under Ellis's direction. A life long Republican Ellis was also instrumental in securing the popular vote for Eisenhower. For The Author unknown
1890ref. 69099N.P. 1890. MAGIC AND CONJURING. n.p. n.d.c.a. 1890. Small octavo 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches; 140 x 95 mm. This copy in contemporary illustrated black wrappers. Internally all plates very clean and bright. Inside wrappers with instructions in German French English Spanish Italian and Russian. A beautiful copy of a magical blow book or flip book also known as a magic coloring book. This type of trick is considered the oldest example of a "manufactured prop" to be used for magic. It works by a series of small notches or incisions in the fore-margin to create tabs five tabs in this case and depending on where the magician places their thumb they flip the leaves of a certain group revealing one set of plates. Then with a movement of the finger placement a new set of plates will be revealed. Complete with a total of 49 plates on 28 leaves. Many of the plates are in beautiful color with sharp detail. The plates include a animals such as a lion zebra tiger and pig. Some musical scores a few alphabets in various scripts silhouettes and various characters and scenes among others. HBS 69099. $1000. N.P. unknown books
1840ref. 68354London 1840. MAGIC AND CONJURING. The Enchanted Scrapbook; Exhibiting Pictures Which Appears and Vanishes at the Word Command. E. Wallis London n.d.c.a 1840. Small octavo 7 x 5 inches; 178 x 125 mm. This copy in contemporary floral embossed pink cloth. With matching topped slipcase. Slipcase stamped and lettered in gilt on front. Previous owner's old ink inscription on front blank dated 1840. Internally all plates are generally clean and bright. A few smudges and a light dampstain. One leaf with a bird/solider has a closed tear which has been invisibly repaired. Another leaf with a dancer/ ship has a large tear with a missing piece but it does not affect the illustration. Some minor sunning to spine and edges cloth is splitting along hinge at top of spine. Slipcase is sunned and a bit worn. Overall a very good copy especially rare in the original slipcase. With a total of 48 leaves. With twelve each of seven different full color illustrations of which include a Saint a captive bird a soldier a solider on horseback a ship a dancer and a man with bear. A beautiful copy of a magical blow book or flip book also known as a magic coloring book. This type of trick is considered the oldest example of a "manufactured prop" to be used for magic. It works by a series of small notches or incisions in the fore-margin to create tabs and depending on where the magician places their thumb they flip the leaves of a certain group revealing one set of plates. Then with a movement of the finger placement a new set of plates will be revealed. HBS 68354. $5000. London unknown books
1890ref. 69099N.P. 1890. MAGIC AND CONJURING. n.p. n.d.c.a. 1890. Small octavo 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inches; 140 x 95 mm. This copy in contemporary illustrated black wrappers. Internally all plates very clean and bright. Inside wrappers with instructions in German French English Spanish Italian and Russian. A beautiful copy of a magical blow book or flip book also known as a magic coloring book. This type of trick is considered the oldest example of a "manufactured prop" to be used for magic. It works by a series of small notches or incisions in the fore-margin to create tabs five tabs in this case and depending on where the magician places their thumb they flip the leaves of a certain group revealing one set of plates. Then with a movement of the finger placement a new set of plates will be revealed. Complete with a total of 49 plates on 28 leaves. Many of the plates are in beautiful color with sharp detail. The plates include a animals such as a lion zebra tiger and pig. Some musical scores a few alphabets in various scripts silhouettes and various characters and scenes among others. HBS 69099. $1000. N.P. unknown
1840ref. 68354London 1840. MAGIC AND CONJURING. The Enchanted Scrapbook; Exhibiting Pictures Which Appears and Vanishes at the Word Command. E. Wallis London n.d.c.a 1840. Small octavo 7 x 5 inches; 178 x 125 mm. This copy in contemporary floral embossed pink cloth. With matching topped slipcase. Slipcase stamped and lettered in gilt on front. Previous owner's old ink inscription on front blank dated 1840. Internally all plates are generally clean and bright. A few smudges and a light dampstain. One leaf with a bird/solider has a closed tear which has been invisibly repaired. Another leaf with a dancer/ ship has a large tear with a missing piece but it does not affect the illustration. Some minor sunning to spine and edges cloth is splitting along hinge at top of spine. Slipcase is sunned and a bit worn. Overall a very good copy especially rare in the original slipcase. With a total of 48 leaves. With twelve each of seven different full color illustrations of which include a Saint a captive bird a soldier a solider on horseback a ship a dancer and a man with bear. A beautiful copy of a magical blow book or flip book also known as a magic coloring book. This type of trick is considered the oldest example of a "manufactured prop" to be used for magic. It works by a series of small notches or incisions in the fore-margin to create tabs and depending on where the magician places their thumb they flip the leaves of a certain group revealing one set of plates. Then with a movement of the finger placement a new set of plates will be revealed. HBS 68354. $5000. London unknown
1949137p. Numerous photographic illustrations by the author. Small 4to. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket. From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 3
194282p. + Author's photographs. Original full cloth binding. Very XLib. Fifth printing. From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 3
1961pp. vii, 225. Illustrated by Jenny Reyn. 8vo. Original full red cloth binding. Old damping.(book was very wet, mold stains in back). From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 2
1977pp. x, 242. Numerous illustrations. Folio. Original full cloth binding. Original dust jacket slightly chipped. First edition. From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 2
1948pp. ix, 230. Illustrated by L. Vosburgh Lyons. 8vo. Original full cloth binding. Original slightly chipped dust jacket. First Edition. "A book from which the inexperienced amateur_and the expert, too_ can learn new tricks and techniques in the style of professional magic. Only simple, inexpensive equipment is required. And the book is made particularly valuable by the helpful explanations throughou t the text of those methods by which the performance can be dramatized for total effect, both to mystify and delight the audience. Not only will the beginner find this an introduction to a variety of not too elaborate magic presentations, but the more experienced performer will find among the scores of tricks described a number which are not usually included even in professional repertoires." Illu strated with over 70 line drawings which explain step by step the development of the trick. Includes: Tarot Trickery, Pure and Simple; Cartomancy, Impure and Simple; Slick Quick Tricks; Coinjuring; El liott's Enigmas; Money Magic; Telepathy?; Slate of Mind; Etc. From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 2
194732p. Illustrated. 8vo. Original pictorial printed wraps. Rear wrap discolored. Scarce English edition of a scarce booklet by a past president of the West Australian Society of Magicians. Australian ma gic books from this era are very hard to find. From the working magic library of Bill Lieberman (Master of Magic) MAG 3
1949ref. 48001949. München Magischer Zirkel von Deutschland 1949 - Agrafé 19 cm x 27 cm 12 pages - Textes en allemand - Photos noir n°1 (janv. 1950) à 12 (déc. 1950) il manque le n°10 ; n°1 (janv. 1951) à 12 (déc. 1951) il manque les n°s 6 10 11 N) ; n°1 à 4 de 1952 ; n°s 6 10 11 de 1954 n°s 1 et 2 de 1955 ; on joint le n°11 de nov. 1932 soit 35 n°s - Bon état
2001ref. 95642Strasbourg, Magix Unlimited 2001 In-4 30,5 x 21,5 cm. Reliure éditeur pleine toile noire, report auteur et titre dorés sur le dos et le premier plat, 261 pp., dessins et figures dans et hors texte. Bel exemplaire, N 68/100 enrichi d’une signature autographe de l’auteur et d’une lithographie originale
1977ref. 95953New York, NY, USA, Dover Publications Inc. 1977 In-8 21,5 x 13,5 cm. Broché, premier plat illustré en couleurs, XII-566 pp., 446 illustrations et dessins explicatifs, sommaire, bibliographie. Exemplaire en bon état.
1975ref. 96289Les éditions de l’Homme 1975 In-8 20 x 13,5 cm. Broché, couverture blanche, premier plat illustré en couleurs, 159 pp., figures explicatives dans le texte, table des matières, bibliographie. Exemplaire en bon état.
2000ref. 96668Paris, l’Archipel 2000 In-8 24 x 17 cm. Broché, couverture havane illustrée en couleurs, 197 pp., dessins dans le texte, sommaire. Exemplaire en très bon état.
1979ref. 96827Strasbourg, éditions Techniques du Spectacle 1979 In-8 22 x 15,5 cm. Agrafé, couverture illustrée en noir & blanc, 32 pp., dessins explicatifs dans le texte, sommaire. Exemplaire en très bon état.
2001ref. 96828Strasbourg, Magix Unlimited 2001 In-8 22 x 15,5 cm. Agrafé, premier plat imprimé et illustré en couleurs, 32 pp., dessins explicatifs dans le texte, sommaire. Exemplaire en très bon état.
1981ref. 96842éditions du Temps qui Pax 1981 In-8 21 x 14 cm. Agrafé, couverture orange imprimée de lettres noires, 47 pp., dessins de l’auteur. Exemplaire en très bon état.
1975ref. 99271Genève, Suisse, Pavel’s Topmagic 1975 In-8 21 x 14,5 cm. Agrafé, couverture orange, titre en noir sur le premier plat, non paginé [24] pp. Exemplaire en très bon état.
