CONJURING FOR AMATEURS: A PRACTICAL TREATISE ON HOW TO PERFORM MODERN TRICKS
Book Details + Condition: The Bazaar Exchange and Mart (London). First Edition, 1897 (ND). Very scarce softcover measuring 7.25" x 5". 118 pages plus index. Illustrated. Volume by Prof. Ellis Stanyon on how to perform conjurings and magic tricks including: "slight of hand", paper folding, anti-Spiritualistic tricks, as well as tricks with hats, balls, coins and handkerchiefs. This was the author's first work, which was only published for two years as it was combined with his second book, "Conjuring with Cards" that was produced in 1898 and released as "Magic or Conjuring for Amateurs" one year later. [Magicpedia] Exceedingly scarce copy in very good condition: printed covers are bright; light aging and wear present; some discoloration to rear cover; small name to ffep; age marks to text block; interior is clean and free of markings.
