Magic from AARDWOLF Fine Books

Maryland Magic Studio, Baltimore, MD, 1945; First Edition; 8vo, 36 pages; illustrated. A collection of over 100 routines, suggestions, tips, presentations, gags, and ideas for the Vanishing Milk Pitcher routine, by magician and magic trick inventor Rowland Howard ("Hen") Fetsch (1912-1961). Very Good Plus, in illustrated blue wraps.

Abbot’s Magic Novelty Co., Colon, MI, 1937; 8vo, 320 pages. Abbot’s profusely illustrated 1937 professional magic catalog, featuring hundreds of professional magic tricks with description and price for each. Art deco cover art by Sid Lorraine. Former copy of notable vaudeville magician Leon Harry Levy (1876-1951), "The Great Leon," which he has signed at the top of the… Read more about this item

The National Magic Company, Chicago, 1945; First Edition; 8vo, 318 pages; illustrated. Marvelous National Magic Company of Chicago product catalog offering nearly one thousand magic tricks, apparati, and accessories for the magician. Complete with descriptions, prices, and overall index. Profusely illustrated. Fine condition, in attractively illustrated tan, red, and blue heavy wraps, with blue plastic comb binding. Clean,… Read more about this item

Theatrical Studio, Chicago, 1925; Vintage signed silver gelatin 8" x 10" portrait photograph, circa 1925, of magician/comedienne Doreen Palmer, wife and stage partner of Jay Palmer in the magic act "Jay Palmer And Doreen." Jay Palmer began his show business career in 1921 as an assistant to vaudeville magician The Great Leon (Leon Harry Levy, 1876-1951), and later… Read more about this item

, 1930; circa 1930 original silver gelatin 8" x 10" studio portrait photograph of Doreen Palmer, wife and stage partner of Jay Palmer in the magic team "Jay Palmer And Doreen." Jay Palmer began his show business career in 1921 as an assistant to vaudeville magician The Great Leon (Leon Harry Levy, 1876-1951), and in later years to… Read more about this item

L. Davenport & Co., London, 1952; 8vo, 24 pages, illustrated. Davenport’s "Demon Telegraph" illustrated magic sales catalog for 1952, with over 40 tricks. Very Good Plus, in wraps with sensational front cover illustration. Clean, crisp, and bright.

Max Holden’s Magic Shops, Boston, 1940; 8vo, 164 pages; illustrated. The Max Holden Co. illustrated magic sales catalog for 1940, offering the latest in magician’s paraphernalia. Hundreds of magic tricks, apparati, effects, books, and accessories. Fine, in illustrated card wraps. Clean, crisp, bright and sharp.

Magical Publications, Pasadena, CA, 1987; First Edition; tall 8vo, 133 pages; illustrated; green cloth; gilt titles. Biography of early vaudeville magician Leon Harry Levy, "The Great Leon" (1876-1951), inventor of "Fire and Water," "The Death Ray Gun," and other popular stage magic tricks. Illustrated with numerous period b&w photographs, plus a color frontispiece reproduction of a Great Leon… Read more about this item

Davenport and Company, London, 1949; small 8vo, 27 pages; illustrated. Magic catalogue with articles by John Kenyon, Figaro, P.A. McDonald, Oswarld Rae, J.K. Bays, Walter de Ruyter, A. Buckle, Dr. Pangloss, and Pat Playfair, plus display ads for numerous Davenport Company magic tricks. Fine, in illustrated wraps.

Thayer’s Magical Mfg. Co., Los Angeles, CA, 1928; 8vo, 287 pages. Thayer’s magic catalogue for 1928, containing over 1500 magic tricks, effects, illusions, programs with patter, magic apparati, etc., with descriptions and prices for each. Profusely illustrated. Former copy of vaudeville magician Leon H. Levy, known professionally as "The Great Leon" (1876-1951), creator and inventor of many celebrated… Read more about this item