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Chung Ling Soo. A Few of Robinson’s New Ideas. 1890.

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Chung Ling Soo. A Few of Robinson’s New Ideas. 1890.

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Chung Ling Soo. A Few of Robinson’s New Ideas. New York: Author, ca. 1890. Printed wrappers. Includes a list of 50 illusions. 12 pp. Small 8vo. Issued before Robinson became famous as Chung Ling Soo, but while still an “idea” man and assistant to Kellar and the Herrmanns.

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Chung Ling Soo. A Few of Robinson’s New Ideas. 1890.

Name: Chung Ling Soo. A Few of Robinson’s New Ideas. 1890.
SKU: 28862546
Price: 550 USD
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