The author of the critically acclaimed Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women, a nationally known sleight-of-hand expert, movie actor and magician extraor dinaire, presents a stylish parody of self-defense books that demonstrates how ordinary playing cards can be used as a means of protection. Photos.
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The author of the critically acclaimed Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women, a nationally known sleight-of-hand expert, movie actor and magician extraor dinaire, presents a stylish parody of self-defense books that demonstrates how ordinary playing cards can be used as a means of protection. Photos.
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Seller's Description:
Fine. Frist printing. 94 pp., photos, ills., oversize (4to) softcover. Nearly a Fine copy with very light rubbing to tips. No tears, no creases. Owner's discreet impression on title page. A lovely copy of the uncommon first printing of the softcover edition, about the nicest we have seen of this fragile book. Laid in: newspaper advertisement for Ricky Jay`s latest show `A Rogue`s Gallery`, as well as an extensive newpaper article promoting this show, with a large photo of Mr. Jay.
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Seller's Description:
Fine. Signed by Author(s) First printing. 94 pp., photos, ills., oversize (4to) softcover. Fine copy with slightest trace of wear to covers. No owner's marks, no tears, no soiling. A superb copy of the uncommon first printing of the softcover edition, seldom found signed. INSCRIBED by Mr. Jay "For John, Mystically Thine Ricky Jay 25 May 1989". Includes 3 ephemera items related to his 1999 show "Ricky Jay & His 52 Assistants": two news clippings with reviews and promotional material sent to ticket holders for the show. A much above-average copy of this fragile book, especially interesting with the ephemera.
