MAGIC UP TO DATE, OR SHAW'S MAGICAL INSTRUCTOR
Book Details + Condition: M.N. Smith and Co. (Chicago). First Edition, 1890s (ND). Scarce. Hardcover with black boards and gilt lettering to front. 101 pages. Extensive illustrated volume on how to perform over 101 different conjurings and magic tricks, including: A Live Hat; Balancing Coins; Crystal Chest of the Geni; Cartomanic Floral Charm; The Diamond Mystery; Devil's Rod or Stick of Enchantment; Disappearing Stack of Coins; The Extinguished Cigar; The Egyptian Cremation; India's Wand of Wonders; Mephisto's Glass of Cylinders; Mysterious Hat and Balls; New Spirit Pictures; New Spirit Ghost Seance; Newest Wine and Water Trick; and much more.
Firm binding; wear to boards, with some discoloration present; rubbed corners and edges; name stamp to inside front cover; decorated ffep is detached but present; title page bound but delicate (as with rear endpaper); interior is free of markings.
