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Owen Magic Supreme Catalog No. 11: The Finest in Magic the World Over
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Owen Magic Supreme Catalog No. 11: The Finest in Magic the World Over

by Smith, Leslie C.

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Used - Good+
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First Edition
Published
1984
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Softcover
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Azusa, CA: Owen Magic Supreme, 1984. First Edition. Softcover. Good+. 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover; 164pp; Spine creased, handling wear to covers, text unmarked, binding is tight, Good+ condition. Vintage catalog from stage magic supply company. Illustrated with photos & diagrams.
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Genii -- The Magic Magazine with a personality -- 3 Issues: Vol. 13 No. 6 (February 1949); Vol. 13 No. 8 (April 1949); Vol. 13 No. 9 (May 1949)

Genii -- The Magic Magazine with a personality -- 3 Issues: Vol. 13 No. 6 (February 1949); Vol. 13 No. 8 (April 1949); Vol. 13 No. 9 (May 1949)

by Larsen, Geraldine & William W. (Editors)

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Used - Very Good-
Published
1949
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Softcover
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Los Angeles, CA: William W. Larsen, 1949. Softcover. Very Good-. 7-3/4" x 10-1/2" Wraps; 84pp; Gift inscr. to front cover of one issue, minor insect damage to covers of two issues, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG- condition. Three issues of vintage stage magic magazine with articles, letters & instructions for magic tricks. Illustrated with photos, drawings, cartoons… Read more about this item
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Magic: New and Unusual Entertainment -- 102 Startling Tricks You Can Learn Quickly

Magic: New and Unusual Entertainment -- 102 Startling Tricks You Can Learn Quickly

by Robbins, David

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Published
1972
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Softcover
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New York: D. Robbins & Co., 1972. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 16pp; Previous owner's name & a few smudges to back cover, front cover clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is sound, VG condition. Vintage book of magic tricks. Illustrated with line drawings.
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Gilbert Handkerchief Tricks for Boys: Provides Instruction in Tricks Made Famous by Well-Known Artists and Furnishes A Novel Entertainment for Any Program
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Gilbert Handkerchief Tricks for Boys: Provides Instruction in Tricks Made Famous by Well-Known Artists and Furnishes A Novel Entertainment for Any Program

by Gilbert, Alfred C.

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Used - Very Good
Published
1920
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Softcover
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New Haven, CT: The A. C. Gilbert Company, 1920. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 64pp; Silver, red & black illustration & titling to front cover, slight handling wear & minor creasing to covers, tiny surface tear to back cover, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Quaint, vintage manual of magic tricks using a handkerchief, for boys. Illustrated with… Read more about this item
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Modern Card Effects And How To Perform Them

Modern Card Effects And How To Perform Them

by DeLawrence, George & James C. Thompson (James Kater)

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Used - Good
Published
1920
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Softcover
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Chicago, IL: Arthur P. Felsman, 1920. Softcover. Good. 80pp; Minor staining & chipping to covers, wear to spine with repair at top, a few smudges & small punctures in text, pages 65-80 placed in booklet backwards (printer's error), text unmarked, binding is sound, Good condition. Quaint, vintage guide to practical card effects with some pet effects of the… Read more about this item
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Thirty-Three (33) Rope Ties and Chain Releases: A Manual for the Profession on the Art of Rope Tying and Methods of Obtaining Releases from Ropes, Chains and Shackles
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Thirty-Three (33) Rope Ties and Chain Releases: A Manual for the Profession on the Art of Rope Tying and Methods of Obtaining Releases from Ropes, Chains and Shackles

by Hull, Burling

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Used - Very Good-
Published
1947
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Softcover
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New York: Stage Magic Co., 1947. Softcover. Very Good-. 48pp; Tan card covers slightly age-toned with a few tiny stains & rubber stamped numeral in upper right corner, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG- condition. Quaint vintage manual on escape from ropes, chains and shackles for stage magicians. Illustrated with line drawings.
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Heaney's Professional Catalog of Wonders: Magical Goods, Illusions, Stage Acts -- Catalog No. 24

Heaney's Professional Catalog of Wonders: Magical Goods, Illusions, Stage Acts -- Catalog No. 24

by Heaney Magic Co.

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Berlin, WI: Heaney Magic Co.. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 96pp; Covers slightly age-toned & clean, corner crease to back cover, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Attractive and entertaining vintage catalog of professional stage magic props, tricks, illusions and associated goods. Illustrated. Published circa 1930.
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Modern Illusions

Modern Illusions

by Palmer, Tom S.

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Used - Very Good
Edition
Second Edition
Published
1968
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Softcover
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Magic, Inc., 1968. Second Edition. Softcover. Very Good. 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover; 40pp; Slight handling wear to covers, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Vintage manual of stage magic tricks and illusions. Illustrated.
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Marshall Brodien Presents 102 Magic Tricks

Marshall Brodien Presents 102 Magic Tricks

by Brodien, Marshall

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Used - Very Good+
Published
1972
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Softcover
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Schaumburg, IL: TV Magic Ltd., 1972. Softcover. Very Good+. Wraps; 24pp; Covers clean & bright, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG+ condition. Vintage booklet of magic tricks from TV Magic Ltd. Illustrated with diagrams.
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The Christian Conjurer Magazine: The Official Publication of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Inc. (Five Issues 1986-87)

The Christian Conjurer Magazine: The Official Publication of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Inc. (Five Issues 1986-87)

by Haley, R. L., Jr. (Editor)

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Published
1987
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Softcover
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Connersville, IN: Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Inc., 1987. Softcover. Very Good. Wraps; 116pp; Address labels to back cover, check mark on cover of one issue, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Five issues of the Christian Conjurer Magazine, the official publication of the Fellowship of Christian Magicians, Inc. Issues include: Vol. 30, Nos. 5-6 (May-June 1986); Vol.… Read more about this item
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Funny Talk

Funny Talk

by Lane, Frank

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Used - Very Good
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Softcover
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Magic Inc.. Softcover. Very Good. 8-1/2 x 11 Spiral-Bound Softcover; 71pp; Clean, tight copy, VG condition. Comedy, patter and gags for the stage magician. Published circa 1960s.
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Just For Laughs

Just For Laughs

by Bridwell, Don

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Used - Very Good
Published
1966
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Softcover
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Colon, MI: Abbott's Magic Manufacturing Co., 1966. Softcover. Very Good. 8-1/2 x 11 Softcover; 19pp; Clean, tight copy, VG condition. Instructions, information and tips on clowning.
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Funny Talk Vol. 2 (Volume Two)

Funny Talk Vol. 2 (Volume Two)

by Lane, Frank

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Used - Very Good
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Softcover
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Magic Inc.. Softcover. Very Good. 8-1/2 x 11 Spiral-Bound Softcover; 53pp; Clean, tight copy, VG condition. Second volume of comedy, patter and gags for the stage magician. Published circa 1960s.
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Love That Gag: A Funny Valentine for Entertainers

Love That Gag: A Funny Valentine for Entertainers

by Andrews, Val

Condition
Used - Very Good
Published
1962
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Softcover
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Earley, Reading, UK: Marzinni House of Magic, 1962. Softcover. Very Good. 8" x 10" Softcover; 19pp; Slight handling wear to booklet, text unmarked, binding is tight, VG condition. Acts, gags and routines for magicians and entertainers.
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Dorny's Comedy Blackouts Magicwise & Otherwise

by Dornfield, Werner

Condition
Used - Good+
Edition
First Edition
Published
1962
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Softcover
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Chicago: The Ireland Magic Company, 1962. First Edition. Softcover. Good+. Wraps; 64pp; Surface tear to front cover, previous owner's pressure stamp to back cover, text unmarked, binding is sound, Good+ condition. Comedy material for the magician and comedian. Illustrated with one photo.
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Patter for Standard Tricks

by Orben, Robert

Condition
Used - Fair
Edition
First Edition
Published
1950
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Softcover
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Jackson Heights, NY: Robert Orben, 1950. First Edition. Softcover. Fair. Wraps; 51pp; Handling wear to booklet, underlining to text (with a few lines crossed out), binding is sound, Fair condition. Material for the professional comedian and cojuror.
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The Early Stuff

by Sid Lorraine

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Used - Good
Edition
First Edition
Published
1973
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Softcover
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Chicago: Magic, Inc., 1973. First Edition. Softcover. Good. Wraps; 36pp; Previous owner's name to cover, underlining to a few pages, binding is tight, Good condition. Collection of Sid Lorraine's earliest magic effects and routines. Illustrated with diagrams.
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Gags, Routines and Patter

Gags, Routines and Patter

by Lorraine, Sid

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Used - Very Good-
Published
1962
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Softcover
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Colon, MI: Abbott's Magic Manufacturing Company, 1962. Softcover. Very Good-. Wraps; 64pp; Minor staining to covers, text unmarked, binding is sound, VG- condition. Collection of tricks and routines with patter, gags and ideas for the talking trixter. Illustrations by the author.
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One: A Book of Strange Magic

One: A Book of Strange Magic

by Shane

Condition
Used - Near Fine
Published
2003
Binding
Softcover
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Privately Printed, 2003. Softcover. Near Fine. 8-1/2 x 11 Spiral-Bound Softcover; 101pp; Clean, tight copy, Near Fine condition. Collection of magic routines written in an unusual style. Partial Contents: Introduction; Words of One; The Nine Bizarrist Charges; Maybe They Were Just Unlucky; Having Writ; Nocturnal Transmissions; Amanda's Great Magic Trick; Behind the Times; Message in a Bottle; much… Read more about this item
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Out of Your Pocket

Out of Your Pocket

by Shute, Merlyn T.

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Used - Good+
Published
1982
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Softcover
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St. Laurent, Quebec: Morrissey Magic, 1982. Softcover. Good+. 8-1/2 x 11 Spiral-Bound Softcover; 49pp; Minor staining to covers, text unmarked, binding is sound, Good+ condition. Guide to performing restaurant magic. Partial Contents: Getting On; What A Name; Quick and Easy Chop; Sing for your Supper; Just a String; Pockets and Servantes; Boxes, Tubes and Cases; Costumes; Wands; more.… Read more about this item
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