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Magic of Robert-Houdin – Christian Fechner

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The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life.: Fechner, Christian. The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. Two volumes in red cloth with jackets. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Copiously illustrate

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Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of: Fechner, Christian (trans. Stacey Dagron). The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist’s Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth with jacket

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Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of: Fechner, Christian (Stacey Dagron trans.) The Magic of Robert-Houdin: An Artist's Life. Bolougne: F.C.F., 2002. From the limited English edition of 1000 copies. Two volumes in red cloth and pictorial

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Bibliographie de la Prestidigitation Française –Fechner: Christian Fechner 1994. Published in Paris. A large volume with illustrations. A comprehensive bibliography of French magicians. 664 pages in French.

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Hofzinser The Card Box – Magic Christian: Magic Christian did a very limited release reproduction of Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser’s (1806–1875) brilliant card box that Hofzinser performed in the 1800’s. This round, silver box (xx x xx”) w

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“NON PLUS ULTRA” – CHRISITAN STELZEL (MAGIC CHRISTIAN): Offenbach. 1998-2004. Volker Huber. First German Edition. 2 Volumes in German covering the magic of Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser. “The Magic of the 19th Century” and “Hofzinser’s Card Artistry.”

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THE MAGIC CHRISTIAN ADVERTISING POSTER: Framed. 70/57. 40 1/4" h x 27 1/8" w x 7/8" d.

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Ringo Starr - The Magic Christian - Press Photograph: RINGO STARR (English Musician, Singer and Songwriter) A black and white silver gelatin photographic print of Ringo Starr and Peter Sellers for the movie 'The Magic Christian'. Photographer: John Young

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Soirees Fantastiques.: Fechner, Christian. Soirees Fantastiques. Paris: FCF Editions, 1988. First English edition, "for private circulation only". Two red cloth volumes, with matching slipcase. One volume of text, illustrat

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[OCCULT] Paul Christian: The History and Practice of Magic: Paul Christian; Ross Nichols The History and Practice of Magic (2 Volumes) London: Forge Press, 1952.First English Edition.25.5cm x 15cm. Xviii, [2], 621 pages, 2 volumes (continous pagination). Green

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Two Volumes on Magic by Houdini.: Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Two Volumes on Magic by Houdini. Including The Unmasking of Robert-Houdin [1909; second edition], shaken, hinges reinforced with cloth tape, scattered foxing; and Elliot

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Salutations to Robert-Houdin - Sam. H. Sharpe: 1983. Publisher Micky Hades Enterprises. This was Sharpe’s orginal material reprinted with permission from the Linking Ring which ran for six years as a serial in the magazine. Hardcover with gold s

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Collection of Magic Related Commemorative Stamps and: Collection of Magic Related Commemorative Stamps and First Day Covers. Includes four Robert-Houdin first day covers and three franked postcards (Blois, 1974); three David Copperfield stamp sheets (Kar

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Lot of 36 Magic Window Cards and Facsimile Prints.: Lot of 36 Magic Window Cards and Facsimile Prints. American, 1930s – 1970s. Including window bills featuring Paul Fleming, Robert-Houdin’s “Last Three Performances” at St. James Theatre, John

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Magic of Robert-Houdin – Christian Fechner

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2003. Published by Todd Karr. Limited English edition of 1000. Two volumes with slipcase. 863 pages with over 1200 illustrations and 60 color pages. From the publisher: “In one of the most elegant magic books ever produced, Christian Fechner explores the incredible world of Robert-Houdin, the legendary master of magic. Fechner has uncovered the story behind the scenes of Robert-Houdin's life, magic, and writings and illustrated his discoveries with hundreds of rare photos, playbills, and other treasures.This extraordinary work is bound in rich Dutch cloth with gilded stamping, glossy covers, archival slipcase, and a ribbon bookmark bound into each copy, and includes a large tipped-in reproduction Robert-Houdin print and fold-out family tree.”

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Magic of Robert-Houdin – Christian Fechner

Name: Magic of Robert-Houdin – Christian Fechner
SKU: 55663434
Price: 425 USD
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