Neil Lang Introduction Charles Bertram (4 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good -. Second Impression. 8vo, tan publisher's cloth, title stamped in gilt, 414 (2), over 500 original illustrtations from photographs. A classic magic tricvk instructional. Spine a bit shaken, some cloth loss heads on and spine. Internals quiet good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1922 third printing. (originally published in 1903) Good with the following defects: slight fraying to edges of cloth, Small hole in flyleaf and half-title page, rear hinge starting but not separating, normal age-toning to paper. Lacking dust jacket. One of the great classic conjuring books of the 20th century. 414 pages. Includes the bibliography deleted from the American editions. Illustrated throughout with half-tone photographs, and one of the earliest conjuring texts to use photography as a teaching tool. Leading performers of the day including Charles Bertram, Paul Valadon, Trewey, J.N. Maskelyne pose for the photographs.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Split to gutter at front hinge. Some splitting to gutter at rear hinge. Hinges weak. Some foxing. Small 4mm chips to cloth at tips of corners of boards. No signatures. A 20mm tear to margin of first leaf of Contents. ; 414, [2 (advertisements for Hamley's Grand Magical Saloons)] pages. Blue cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine and front board. Page dimensions: 212 x 135mm. Subtitled: "Explaining and Illustrating Tricks by J. N. Maskelyne - Paul Valadon - Trewey - H. de Manche - Charles Bertram - L. Graham Lewis - T. Nelson Downs - Frank Kennard - Mdlle. Patrice - Ellis Stanyon and others - With over 500 original illustrations from photographs". Contents: Sleights Used in Card Tricks; Simple Card Tricks; Advanced Card Tricks; Sleights Used in Coin Tricks; Tricks with Coins; Tricks with Balls; Handerkerchief Tricks; Miscellaneous Tricks; Parlour Tricks; Plate Spinning; Chapeaugraphy; Paper Folding; Shadowgraphy; Books on Conjuring; Prices of Conjuring Requisites and Apparatus. "Bibliography of Conjuring and Kindred Arts" on pages 393-412.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated Edition. John William Sargent's copy signed with his inscription & with a passport photo of John W. Sargent laid in, 8vo (8 1/2" x 5 1/2"), pp. (1-5), 6-414, (2) adv, bibliography, over 500 photo illustrations. Original gilt stamped red cloth. John William Sargent (July 9, 1852 - September 24, 1920), born in Bangor, Maine, magician, illusionist, actor and manager known as "The Wizard of the South", performed as Sargent the Merry Wizard. Sargent also wrote articles for Mahatma and was elected as the second president of the Society of American Magicians (1905-06). A few years before his death, he was secretary to Harry Houdini. H9288 Very good copy with light soil & bumped corners. Sheets clean, unmarked, complete. A unique copy. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges. International buyers please be aware that we are not responsible for and do not include or estimate customs duties, fees or taxes in any way in our listings. We ship all orders within 5 days of cleared payment. We do not create and are not responsible for shipping times or delays associated with customs and international shipping. All Items Are Sent Insured. Insurance charges are included in the Shipping & Handling Charges.