The Sphinx Jan. 1920; C. Roswell cover; tricks by Walter B. Gibson, S.H. Sharpe

Description: The Sphinx Jan. 1920 issue, published by A.M. Wilson from Kansas City, Missouri, as the official organ of the Society of American Magicians. Size is 8 7/8" x 11 5/8" in fair condition, with significant wear, signs of yellowing, folds, brittle pages, bent corners, creases, marks and tears. This is a fantastic early glimpse into the world of professional magic. Mr. and Mrs. C. Roswell Glover are on the cover. Houdini is President of the Society of American Magicians, and he is listed on the officers page. Most fascinating is a report on . There are articles on "The Principle of Misdirection" by Rogers D. Rusk, and another on "Adventures in Magic: Some Old-Time Conjurers" by Henry R. Evans. Inside are ads from F.G. Thayer, Dana Walden, Carl Brema & Son, Henry Hardin & Co., Del Arno, The Buckeye Magical Supply Supply Co., C.C. LeBey, ArthurP. Felsman, H.A. Canar, and a magnificent 2-page centerfold ad for the Passe Passe Handkerchiefs by Hornmann, Chicago Magic Co., Dana . There are club reports from Golden Gate, Wheeling West Virginia, London, Glasgow, Pittsburgh, Boston and Toledo. There are tricks revealed, like "The Lighted Cigarette Vanish" by J.A. Robertson, "The Filtering Ink" by Walter B. Gibson, "A Melange of Liquids" by Paul R. Rockwood, and "Combination Conjuring: With Three Cars" by S.H. Sharpe. This comes from my personal collection. My name is Magician Michael Johnson, one of the top Magicians in San Diego County, California. I enjoy collecting memorabilia because it inspires me. I've been a Magician most of my life. I wrote a book titled "Playing Cards Autographed By Magicians: A Collector's Guide" that is available on Amazon. Over the years, I have accumulated one of the largest collections of super cool collectibles in the world. (O.k., I confess, I'm a packrat.) Now I'm selling off my collection to finance new adventures. Maybe you'll find something you like? There's nothing like a fun collectible to stimulate the imagination. Thanks for taking a moment to read my listing. Have a great day!

Price: 25 USD

Location: Warner Springs, California

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