The complete Blackstone story and the history of magic from the 1920s to today. Includes profiles of the greatest stage magicians, sleight-of-hand entertainers, and mentalists; chapters on the psychology of magic, the 10 basic magic effects, and illustrated instructions for performing 20 classic routines and special tricks.
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The complete Blackstone story and the history of magic from the 1920s to today. Includes profiles of the greatest stage magicians, sleight-of-hand entertainers, and mentalists; chapters on the psychology of magic, the 10 basic magic effects, and illustrated instructions for performing 20 classic routines and special tricks.
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Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0937858455. Foreword by Ray Bradbury. Over 250 black and white and color photographs and drawings. First printing. INSCRIBED by Harry Blackstone, Jr. to a previous owner in 1985. Near fine in a near fine (age toning to flaps) dust jacket.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good+ in Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 1st Printing. Fine in about very good dust jacket. No markings, no bookplate, no remainder mark. Dust jacket has some scuffing but no chips, no tears and is not price-clipped. Lavish pictorial tribute to the Blackstone magic family supplemented by a "how to" magic teaching section with above average instructions for a book marketed to the general public.
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Very Good+ in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾-12" tall. 1st Printing. Fine in very good dust jacket. No markings, no bookplate, no remainder mark. Dust jacket is price clipped with publisher replacement price sticker. Tiny tear to lower edge or rear jacket panel, no jacket chips. Lavish pictorial tribute to the Blackstone magic family supplemented by a "how to" magic teaching section with above average instructions for a book marketed to the general public.
I saw Harry Blackstone Jr at the Fox Theatre in the 1908's and the show was remarkable, so much so that I can still close my eyes and be amazed by his show. This book will reinforce my image forever.