The Demon Telegraph Magazine From Davenport's of London No. 74 April - June 1944.

John Nevil Maskelyne (22 December 1839 - 18 May 1917) was an English stage magician and inventor of the pay toilet, along with many other Victorian-era devices. Working with magicians George Alfred Cooke and David Devant, many of his illusions are still performed today. [Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co.,] Ira Erastus Davenport (September 17, 1839 - July 8, 1911) and William Henry Davenport (February 1, 1841 - July 1, 1877), known as the Davenport Brothers, were American magicians in the late 19th century, sons of a Buffalo, New York policeman. The brothers presented illusions that they and others claimed to be supernatural.

Published by Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co, 1944

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28 pages with illustrated advertisements to the end papers. Articles supplied by various magicians of the day with monochrome diagrammatic illustrations and sketches. (VM6). Seller Inventory # SL6416

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Demon Telegraph Magazine From ...

Publisher: Davenport's and Maskelynes at L. Davenport & Co

Publication Date: 1944

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: Very Good