Description: MAGIC: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CONJURERS IN THE THEATER Publisher: Cornwall Books, New York (1985). First and only edition. Very scarce signed copy. Hardcover with dust jacket. 551 pages, and illustrated throughout. David Price’s wonderful history of magicians in the theater from the time they came in from the streets and carnivals and began competing with actors of the legitimate stage to the beginning of World War II. All the greats are included: Alexander, Carl (Compars) Herrmann, Robert Heller, Harry Kellar, Howard Thurston, Houdini, Dante, Blackstone, Cardini, Jose Frakson, Keith Clark, Harry Willard, Sorcar and many others. This book contains much new information that has never been published – the result of a lifetime of research and experience in the field – and in many cases corrects myths that have sprung up around the careers of famous magicians. In very good condition: minor shelf wear from storage; interior is clean and free of markings save author's inscription and signature on the half-title page; dust jacket remains unclipped, and is protected with a mylar plastic cover. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Also check out our other rare and out-of-print antiquarian books at Black Cat Caboodle. SHIPPINGShipping & Handling Fee Listed — covers shipping via USPS to anywhere in the continental U.S.International Shipping — available to anywhere that the UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE delivers. Please message me for a quote!SELLER INFO PAYPAL ONLY! Payment is due within 3 days of end of auction.Black Cat Caboodle THANKS you for looking — Happy eBaying!
Price: 345 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
End Time: 2023-12-05T18:08:21.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Modification Description: Inscribed and signed by the author
Place of Publication: New York
Signed: Yes
Publisher: Cornwall Books
Modified Item: Yes
Subject: Performing Arts
Year Printed: 1985
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Signed, 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Inscribed
Region: North America
Author: David Price
Personalized: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Magic
