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[Meyerbooks] Group of 10 Publications.: [Meyerbooks] Group of 10 Publications. Glenwood, 1980s—90s. Including The Wizard Exposed (1987); Jean Hugard (1997); Howard Thurston’s Card Tricks (1991); Illusion Show (1991); two volums by Parri
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Thurston Illusion Show Workbooks, Volume 1 & 2 – Jim St: Limited edition of 500 copies each. This was published by Mike Caveney’s Magical Publications in 1991 & 1992 respectively. These are copies of the Howards Thurston illusion show workbooks that were
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Lobby Photo of Thurston′s Water Fountain: Thurston, Howard. Lobby Photo of Thurston′s Water Fountain Illusion. Circa 1930. Full-stage image depicts water jets streaming from various elements on the costumes of Thurston′s assistant
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One of Thurston’s Astounding Mysteries.: Thurston, Howard. One of Thurston’s Astounding Mysteries. Cleveland: The Otis Litho Co., 1936. Color lithographed window card depicting Thurston's famous levitation from his full evening show. Overp
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Thurston’s Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston's Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. Cleveland: The Otis Litho. Co, ca. 1928. Striking one-sheet poster depicts a Willys-Overland Car vanishing in mid-air at Thurston'
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Thurston's Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston's Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. Cleveland: The Otis Litho. Co, ca. 1928. Striking one-sheet color lithograph poster depicts a Willy’s-Overland Car vanishing in
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Dante’s Mystery Revue.: Dante (Harry August Jansen). Dante’s Mystery Revue. Hamburg: Adolph Friedlander, 1931. Lithographed window card filled with vignettes from Dante’s illusion show, including the Un-Sevilled Barber,
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Frame of Life and Death Sideshow/Spook Show Illusion. Circa...: Frame of Life and Death Sideshow/Spook Show Illusion. Circa 1970. An audience volunteer places her head in the cabinet, and as the magician adjusts the controls at its side, the skin from her face slo
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Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration: Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration Photographs. San Francisco: George Knight, ca. 1900s. Early sepia photos on cabinet-format mounts embossed with the studio name, depicting Thurston wit
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THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery...: THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. [Cleveland: Otis Litho], ca. 1924. Striking one-sheet poster depicts a Willys-Overland Whippet automobil
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Howard Thurston, Famous Magician Window Card: Lot consists of an Original window card for Howard Thurston...World's Famous Magician / The Wonder Show of the Earth. Circa 1935. The Otis Litho Co. Color window card bearing a portrait of Thurston wi
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AMERICAN SIDE SHOW BANNER ATTRIBUTED TO BROWNING.: Mid 20th century. Canvas with original paint. "World of Wonders, Strangest Show on Earth, Palaces of Illusions and Wonders". Some wear. 7'3"h. 15'7"w.
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Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions.: Thurston, Howard. Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions. New York, 1930s. Vintage photos depicting Thurston and various assistants on stage and in the performance of various illusions. 10 x 8". Ver
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"THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW" Cast Signed Music Score With: This is an incredibly rare signed original "The Fishin' Hole" theme sheet music from the classic TV Show "The Andy Griffith Show" by Andy Griffith (1926-2012), Ron Howard, Don Knotts (1924-2006) and J
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Howard Thurston’s Illusion Show Workbooks. Steinmeyer.
Howard Thurston’s Illusion Show Workbooks. Steinmeyer.
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[Thurston] Steinmeyer, Jim (editor). Howard Thurston’s Illusion Show Workbooks Vols. 1 and 2. Pasadena: Magical Publications, 1991 and 1992. Quarter leather over cloth, stamped in gold with matching cloth slipcases. Each from a numbered edition of 500 copies. Illustrated with photographs. Small 4to. Very good.
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