Description: Buatier de Kolta Genius of Illusion-Peter Warlock Title: Buatier de Kolta Genius of IllusionAuthor: Peter WarlockPublisher: Magical PublicationsPublication Date: 1993HardcoverSize: Approx-7.25" x 10"Pages: 217Edition: Limited Edition-316/1000Book Condition: Very Good-Pages clean & tight-Heavily bumped front corner-See Photos!Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued Details: What does Black Art, The Vanishing Lady, Multiplying Billiard Balls, Spring Flowers, The Cocoon, The Vanishing Birdcage and The Expanding Die have in common? They all came from the fertile mind of the great French illusionist, Buatier de Kolta. Fifth in a series of Magical Pro-Files. With publisher’s note, foreword, and appendices for The Expanding Die, Alice Mumford Manuscript, Patent Papers, and References. Illustrations and photographs. Peter Warlock has researched the life of one of magic’s most influential artists, and the result is this new addition to our series of historical profiles. Highlights of this book include:The full story of the life and successful career of this world-renowned performer and inventor. Dozens of photographs, playbills, programs and diagrams to help illuminate his illustrious life. A detailed chapter devoted to the construction and history of de Kolta’s legendary Expanding Die. The previously-unpublished biographical manuscript written by Mrs. de Kolta over 80 years ago. A de Kolta illusion secret that, until now, has never appeared in print. British or U.S. patent papers for all four of de Kolta’s magical inventions. A beautiful, full-color, tipped-in frontispiece. Printed end-sheets; hardbound, gold stamped; and limited to 1,000 numbered copies. Contents002 Also by Peter Warlock003 Dedication (for Violet)005 Frontspiece (color insert)007 Limited Edition (“This is number 601 of 1,000 copies”) 009 Title Page011 Table of Contents013 Publisher’s Note015 Foreword 019 Chapter 1 – 1847 Plus025 Chapter 2 – Angleterre047 Chapter 3 – Hibernia051 Chapter 4 – Chez Paris057 Chapter 5 – The Jubilee Years085 Chapter 6 – Exhibition Years091 Chapter 7 – Westward Ho101 Chapter 8 – L’Echelle109 Chapter 9 – The Long Journey 129 Appendix 1 – The Expanding Die155 Appendix 2 – Alice Mumford Manuscript171 Appendix 3 – Patent Papers203 Appendix 4 – References 211 Credits213 Index Please examine the photos of this book. I have included photos of the index. I have also included photos of especially colorful, interesting or autographed pages. I will be happy to answer any specific question, just send me an Email! Listing info courtesy of: Magicref ATTENTION: A large part of the value of magic tricks and magic books is the SECRET!! As such, there are NO REFUNDS on magic tricks or books (unless I make a mistake, something is not as advertised, etc.)! I will try to be very detailed & accurate in my descriptions & also try to include the approximate skill level to assist in your decision, but I will not tell you how the trick is done! If you have any questions, please send me an Email BEFORE bidding!
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