The Encyclopedia of Stage Illusions.

Hull, Burling. The Encyclopedia of Stage Illusions. Oakland: Magic Ltd., 1980. Edition of 500 copies, of which many were withdrawn by the publisher due to copyright infringement. Plush black hardcover

1980. Publisher, Lloyd E. Jones Magic Ltd. Oakland, CA. Extremely difficult to find due to the authors inclusion of numerous copyrighted illusions without permission from the copyright holders. Origin

Miniature wooden models of trunk of all nations, spirit stocks, Houdini escape trunk, lions bride, Morrit cage, and Leroy cabinet. Some have labels reading Saram Ellison. Tallest of the group measures

THREE BOOKS ON STAGE ILLUSIONS GIVEN TO SIEGFRIED & ROY Comprising OSBORNE, Paul, Illusion Systems: The First Collection, The Illusion Concepts and Designs of Paul Osborne, 1981-1991, Dallas: Illusion

1906 Magic Stage Illusions TRICKS Occult Kinetoscope Camera Photography Ghosts Albert Hopkins “Magic, Stage Illusions” is a rare, early 20th-century book of magic tricks written for modern

Rare 120-year-old prop skeleton, attributed to Karl Germain, as used in several of his many stage illusions. It was hand carved for him just after 1900, according to research by Stuart Cramer, author

[MAGIC]. Three classic volumes on conjuring. Including: MASKELYNE, Nevil and David Devant. Our Magic. London: George Routledge & Sons, [n.d.].– HOPKINS, Albert A. Magic: Stage Illusions and Scie

Aurora Dempsey vs Firpo, factory sealed in orig shrinkwrap, Revell Robbin Hood Fink & Dr. Seuss Birthday Bird, 2 Multiple Toymakers Worlds Greatest Stage Illusions, Floating on Air & Saw the Lady in H

HOWARD THURSTON (1869 - 1936) American magician who starred with Harry Kellar, famous for his large stage illusions and his "floating lady". Bold signature on a card adding date: "July 20/32". Fine.

Poole Brothers Magical Exchange. 55 Modern Stage Illusions and Sensational Escapes. New York, 1916. A stock catalog issued by the NY Magical Exchange with the Poole Bros. stamp. Profusion of illustrat

#1579 from Burton Sperber’s Checklist of Conjuring Catalogs. Jansen was Harry August Jansen (1883-1955) who later became Dante. Stage Illusions Extraordinaire – Binding Orange-Brown, inside Blue,

Blackstone, Harry (Henry Bouton). Large File of Blackstone Photographs, Programs, and Ephemera. 1940s—60s. Approximately 100 pieces, including stage illusion and portrait photographs and snapshots (

A clever, self-contained version of the classic stage illusion. Doll placed on miniature couch and covered with cloth. She mysteriously floats upward then vanishes in mid-air when the cloth is whisked

1786 Guyot Occult Physics Illustrated Stage Magic Tricks Illusion MAGIC Lantern Edme-Gilles Guyot was an 18th-century scientist most-known for his studies on physics and physical magic. He helped esta

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

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

The Book of Magic Being a Simple Description of Some Good tricks and How to do Them, With Patter by A. Franklin Collins, published by D. Appleton-Century Company 1943. Encyclopedia of Amateur and Prof

This Mignon Illusion modeled after Okito’s invention was beautifully made by Carl Owen ca 1940 for Chester Morris (John Chester Brooks Morris) (1901-1970). Morris was a famous stage, radio, televisi

English stage magician Fred Culpitt (1877-1944), invented many classics of magic such as The Doll House Illusion, Silk to Egg, Costume Trick Illusion, as well as this fun effect. A cloth banner is sho

Device and Illusion A book of routines for modern stage conjurers Hahne Books California Second Printing 1997 Book is in very good condition

Blackstone, Harry (Henry Boughton). Collection of Over 60 Photographs of Blackstone On Stage. All 8 x 10", and including images both candid and posed of Blackstone's most famous illusions, among them

Group of 16 Contemporary Magic Books. Including Close Up Illusions by Gary Oullet (1990); Spectacle by Stephen Minch (1990); Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic by Martin Gardner (1991); Impossibilia by J

Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1905. Bosco stands at the right side of the image watching as LeRoy, Talma, and a demonic figure present LeRoy's classic illusion known as A Flying Visit. On stage, LeRoy

3-ring binder containing mementos of Sybil Miller-Taylor, who was a featured assistant on the John Calvert illusion show, circa 1946. Includes photos (both studio and on-stage), press clippings, progr