Magic
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1970 A History of Magic and Experimental ScienceNew York: 1970The scarce eight volume 1970 edition of Lynn Thorndike's fascinating history of 'Magic and Experimental Science', with five volumes retaining the exceptionally scarce original glassine.
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1932 The Secrets of HoudiniLondon: 1932The eighth thousand of J.C. Cannell's fascinating biography of the life of Harry Houdini, illustrated with photographic plates.
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1832 Letters on Natural Magic, Addressed to Sir Walter ScottLondon: 1832A first edition of David Brewster's collection of letters to Walter Scott, discussing the magic phenomena in great detail.
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1983 The Pop-Up Book of Magic TricksLondon: 1983A scarce first edition pop-up book of magic tricks by Ron Van Der Meer.
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1934 A Treatise on White Magic: or, the Way of the DiscipleLondon: 1934The very scarce first edition of Alice Bailey's esoteric guide to white magic, encountering topics including the astral plane and esoteric senses.
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1929 The Projection of the Astral BodyLondon: 1929The vanishingly scarce second impression of the first edition of Muldoon and Carrington's study of astral projection and out of body experiences, richly illustrated throughout.
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1938 Sane OccultismLondon: 1938The very scarce 'first cheap edition' of Dion Fortune's discussion of various aspects of occultism.
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1930 The Training and Work of an InitiateLondon: 1930The first edition of Dion Fortune's guide to esoteric initiation, an 'essential book for all true students of Occultism'.
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1955 The Training and Work of an InitiateLondon: 1955The second edition of Dion Fortune's guide to esoteric initiation, an 'essential book for all true students of Occultism'.
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1966 The Cosmic DoctrineToddington, Cheltenham: 1966A bright 1960s printing of Dion Fortune's very scarce posthumously published occult work, consisting of 'teachings which were received from the Inner Planes'.
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1957 The Cosmic DoctrineLondon: 1957The second edition of Dion Fortune's very scarce posthumously published occult work, consisting of 'teachings which were received from the Inner Planes'.
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1918 Modern VentriloquismLondon: 1918A smart first edition of this entertaining guide to ventriloquism with illustrations.
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1935 Cheiro's Guide to the HandLondon: [1935]Chiero's fascinating guide to palmistry, with illustrations to aid in deciphering the future.
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1953 Manuel Pratique d'Illusionnisme et de Prestidigitation Vol IParis: 1953The first volume of Remi Ceillier's guide to magic tricks in the original French.
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1919 New Magical ConceptionsLos Angeles : 1919A very scarce guide to magic tricks by Louis F Christianer.
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c1910 More Tricks and PuzzlesLondon: c1910Scarce book of magic tricks by famous English stage magician Will Goldston.
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1932 Expert Cigarette Magic: An Original Treatise on the Art and Practice of Cigarette NecromancyMiddlesex: 1932An exciting educational text on cigarette magic, illustrated throughout.
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2004 Jonathan Strange & Mr NorrellLondon: 2004A first edition of the debut novel by Susanna Clarke.
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1976 Fingertip FantasiesBideford : 1976Bob Ostin's book of methods and effects with illustrations by Don Fortescue.
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1964 Malini and His MagicLondon: [1964]A lovely copy of this scarce first edition book dedicated to Max Malini and his career.
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1957 Make MagicLondon: 1957Smart first edition of this scarce illustrated guide to magic tricks by Bob Dunn, complete with unclipped dust wrapper.
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1925 U.S.A. a Depot MagicLondon: 1925Scarce first edition of this magic handbook by Harry Leat, in the original wraps.
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1921 After-Dinner Sleights and Pocket TricksLondon: 1921Uncommon volume of stage magic tricks by C. Lang Neil, a later edition.
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c1934 Tricks That MystifyLondon: c1934The scarce first edition of this magic guide book containing four works bound together from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
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c1910 Wizards' Manual: a Practical Treatise on Ventriloquism and Hypnotism, Tricks and MagicBaltimore: c1910A very scarce copy of this guide to magic by Prof. Svengarro.
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1948 The Magic Wand Year Book 1947-1948London: 1948A very scarce magic year book for 1947-8 compiled by George Armstrong.
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1942 The Magic of the HandsLondon: 1942Second edition of this scarce 'Demon Series' edition of books on magic tricks, written by Edward Victor.
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c1900 The Art of Modern Conjuring and Drawing Room EntertainmentLondon: c1900Scarce copy of this fully illustrated volume dedicated to the art of modern conjuring.
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1945 Magic of the Scottish Conjurers AssociationGlasgow : 1945Very scarce first edition of this charming booklet of magic of the Scottish Conjurers Association of Glasgow.
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1944 More Magic of the HandsLondon: 1944Edward Victor's stage magic booklets, concerning hand magic tricks, complete with two parts.
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c1950 Cigarette Magic and ManipulationLondon: c1950Smart booklet analysis of cigarette stage magic tricks by D. Deveen.
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1950 Close Up Magic for the Night Club MagicianLondon: [1950]An uncommon booklet of magic tricks by Jean Hugard, the third revised edition.
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c1944 "The Magician Presents"London: c1944Uncommon copy of this interesting booklet concerning stage magic tricks by Laurie.
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1958 ClownsLondon: 1958A smart copy of this book on clowns, written by Douglas Newton and illustrated by Barbara Jones. In the original unclipped dust wrapper.
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1916 Fortune Telling by CardsLondon: 1916A scarce work on fortune telling using playing cards, illustrated throughout with diagrams.
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1904 King KokoLondon: 1904The uncommon first edition of this brilliant entertaining conjuring book written in the form of a fairy tale, with various illustrations.