Literary Cat Books: Magic
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Flash Magic (an Abbott Publication)
Abbott's, N.D.. Stapled Decorated Wrappers. An association copy, from the collection of Paul Daniels. Slight wear to cover, corners and spine. '60p' written in pencil on the bottom right corner of front cover. ; "Flash Magic," an Abbott Publication, is a collection of magic effects and illusions created by U. F. Grant, a renowned figure in the magic community known for his inventive and practical approach to illusions. The book compiles various tricks designed to incorporate quick, surprising visual effects, which add an element of spectacle and surprise to performances. ; 27.3 x 21cm; 7 pages. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60911
GBP 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 29.25 US$ 31.34 | JP„ 4915]
Catalogue: Magic
Give a Magician Enough Rope and He'LL Do a Trick
London: Unique Magic Studio, 1966. First Edition. Saddle Stapled Printed Wrappers. Association copy, from the Library of Paul Daniels. First 10 pages are dog-eared. Slight wear to spine, cover and corners. Slight staining and foxing on cover. ; This publication is a comprehensive guide on rope magic, an area of magical performance that involves tricks and illusions using rope. This book collects a variety of rope tricks ranging from simple knots to complex illusions and escapes, making it a valuable resource for magicians of all skill levels. ; 22.3 x 17.4 x 0.4cm; 45 pages. Good+ .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60918
GBP 18.00 [Appr.: EURO 21.25 US$ 22.57 | JP„ 3539]
Catalogue: Magic
Sixty Sleights and Tricks in Connection Therewith
London: Georg Johnson, the Magic Wand Office, 1925. First Edition. Original decorated boards. With illustrations. Small label of bookseller at bottom title page. Stamp of Hamley Bros. On front free endpaper. Signature Guy Higgins (magician) on title page. Top spine along back cover partially split, binding otherwise tight. Some wear & slight soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; 12mo; 92 pages. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60358
GBP 40.00 [Appr.: EURO 47 US$ 50.15 | JP„ 7864]
Catalogue: Magic & Conjuring
Keywords: Magik Card Performance
Max Andrews' Catalogue No. 5 of Famous "Vampire" Series Conjuring Tricks, Magical Apparatus Illusions, Accessories, Books
London: Archer Street, 1956. First Edition. Softcover (Perfect Bound). Original purple printed wrappers. With illustrations and advertisements. With black tape fastening spine. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, covers and corners. ; 14x22x1.5 cm; 283 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB83749
GBP 24.00 [Appr.: EURO 28.25 US$ 30.09 | JP„ 4719]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Antiquarian
Practical Magic with Popular Patter
London: Will Goldston, c. 1920s. Second Edition. Original decorated boards. With illustrations & advertisements. Pages yellowed as normal for age. A few pages with underlining in pencil. Slight foxing to endpapers. Some wear & some soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; 12mo; 94 pages. Good+ .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60359
GBP 26.00 [Appr.: EURO 30.5 US$ 32.6 | JP„ 5112]
Catalogue: Magic & Conjuring
Keywords: Entertaining Entertainment
Twenty Magical Novelties. With Many Diagrams by Sid Lorraine and Ern Shaw
London: Edward Bagshawe, c. 1930s. No edition stated. Original decorated boards. With illustrations. With former owner's name on front free endpaper & initials on title page. Top spine somewhat faded. Some damage to top spine. Crease in top front cover. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners otherwise. ; Octavo; 80 pages. Very Good- .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60362
GBP 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 US$ 25.07 | JP„ 3932]
Catalogue: Magic & Conjuring
Keywords: Tricks Performance Entertaining Entertainment
"Master Magic". Audience Tested Effects for... "Mister Magic"
Leeds: George Blake, 1961. First Edition. Side Stapled Printed Wrappers. An association copy, from the collection of Paul Daniels. Mimeographed. Contains a letter from George Blake to Donald Crombie Esq, signed by George Blake, dated November 25th 1961. Slight dog earring to top corners. Date annotated to first page. Slight wear to cover, corners and spine. Some discolouration to cover. ; "Master Magic" by George Blake, subtitled "Audience Tested Effects for "Mister Magic" is a comprehensive guide to magic tricks and routines that are specifically designed to be highly effective and engaging in front of live audiences. The book compiles a collection of illusions and tricks that have been refined through performance and audience reaction, making them particularly reliable for magicians who perform live. George Blake focuses on providing detailed instructions and insights for each trick, ensuring that readers understand not just the mechanics of the tricks, but also the nuances of presentation that make them special. ; 25.4 x 20cm; 32 pages. Very Good- .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60912
GBP 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.75 US$ 27.58 | JP„ 4325]
Catalogue: Magic
Marvels of Mystery. A Professional Magician's Textbook of Conjuring Masterpieces. Introduction by Mrs. Harry Houdini. Illustrated by Bill Hanna
Philadelphia: Kanter's Magic Shop, 1946. First Edition; 3rd Printing. Original blue cloth. With illustrations & vignettes. Some staining to endpapers. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners. ; Octavo; 146, (8) pages. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB60361
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 35.25 US$ 37.61 | JP„ 5898]
Catalogue: Magic & Conjuring
Keywords: Tricks Performance Entertainment Entertaining
Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic
Oakland, CA: Jeff Busby Magic, 1982. First Edition. Spiral bound. Association copy from the Library of Paul Daniels. Occasional staining to some pages. Slight wear to cover and corners. Cover somewhat soiled. ; "Michael Skinner's Intimate Magic" is a compilation of close-up magic tricks from the repertoire of Michael Skinner, a master magician renowned for his refined technique and engaging performance style. The book focuses on the type of magic that Skinner excelled at: intimate, close-up tricks that are performed right under the noses of the spectators, often involving everyday objects like cards, coins, and small items. The content includes detailed explanations and instructions on how to perform each trick, with a strong emphasis on the subtleties of presentation and misdirectionelements that were key to Skinner's performances. These tricks are designed not only to amaze but also to create a personal experience for the audience, making each performance feel unique and interactive.; 28 x 21.4cm; 37 pages. Good+ .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60921
GBP 40.00 [Appr.: EURO 47 US$ 50.15 | JP„ 7864]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Close Up
Chap's Scrapbook 1-24 (August 1938 - June 1940)
[Magico Magazine], N.D.. First Edition; [Magico Magazine]. Saddle Stapled Printed Wrappers. Association Copy, from the Library of Paul Daniels. Front page embossed with owners library stamp (Library of Paul Daniels) . Slight foxing to page edges, Slight Wear to cover, corners and spine. Diagonal crease across front cover. ; "Chap's Scrapbook," written by Frank Chapman, is a comprehensive collection of magic publications that spans 24 issues. Frank Chapman, an influential figure in the magic community, used this series as a platform to share a wide variety of magical knowledge, tricks, theories, and insights. Each issue functions almost like a journal or a newsletter, packed with content ranging from practical trick explanations to theoretical discussions on the art of magic. ; 25.4 x 18cm; [96] pages. Very Good- .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60913
GBP 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 35.25 US$ 37.61 | JP„ 5898]
Catalogue: Magic
Fifty Tricks with a Thumb Tip a Manual of Thumb Tip Magic
New York: D. Robbins & Co, 1948. Third Edition. Softcover (saddle-stapled). Original printed illustrated wrappers. With illustrations. Slight shelfwear. ; 13.5x21.5x0.2 cm; 21 pages. Near Fine with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB83750
GBP 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 14.25 US$ 15.04 | JP„ 2359]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Antiquarian
Everybody's Book of Magic
London: Arco Publishing Company, 1956. First Edition. Hardcover (Original cloth). Original blue cloth and original yellow illustrated dustjacket. Dustjacket price clipped. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, covers and corners. Slight damage to head of spine of dustjacket. ; 16.5x23.5x1.5 cm; 183 pages. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB83752
GBP 10.00 [Appr.: EURO 11.75 US$ 12.54 | JP„ 1966]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Antiquarian
Ganson's Magic Teach-in Series. A New Look at the - Okito Box
Supreme Magic, [1983]. First Edition. Saddle Stapled Decorated Wrappers. Association Copy from the Library of Paul Daniels. Pages 5 and 36 bound upside down in book block. Slight Wear to Spine, Cover and Corners. ; "Ganson's Magic Teach-in Series: A New Look at the Okito Box" is part of a respected series of instructional books on magic, authored by Lewis Ganson, which focuses on teaching magicians how to effectively use the Okito Box. The Okito Box is a classic magic prop used for coin magic, named after the famous magician Okito (Theodore Bamberg). The series is known for its thorough and detailed approach, making advanced magic techniques accessible to a wider audience. ; 24.6 x 18.7cm; 40 pages. Very Good .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: 60917
GBP 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.75 US$ 27.58 | JP„ 4325]
Catalogue: Magic
Gags with Gimmicks (and Bits of Business)
London: Max Andrews (Vampire) Ltd. First Edition (?). Hardcover (original cloth). Original yellow cloth with original printed yellow dustjacket. With illustrations. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, covers and corners. Slight damage to dustjacket. ; 14x21.5x1 cm; 59 pages. Very Good in Good+ dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB83751
GBP 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 17.75 US$ 18.81 | JP„ 2949]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Antiquarian Tricks Conjuring Magician Illusionists
Secrets of Famous Illusionists
London: John Long, 1933. First Edition. Hardcover (Original cloth). Original black cloth. With illustrations. Slight wear and slight damage to edges of spine and covers. Slight fraying to corners. Slight soiling. Upper joint loosened. Bookblock cracked, binding otherwise tight. ; 14x22x4 cm; 285 pages. Good+ with no dust jacket .
Literary Cat BooksProfessional sellerBook number: LCB83746
GBP 36.00 [Appr.: EURO 42.25 US$ 45.13 | JP„ 7078]
Catalogue: Magic
Keywords: Antiquarian Illusionist Conjuring