Lessons Conjuring by David (5 results)

Lessons in Conjuring by David Devant. Published by George Routledge & Sons, Ltd., London and E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1922. Classic early 20th century work on stage magic and illusion, written by famed magician David Devant. Includes illustrated instruction on card tricks, sleight of hand, and performance techniques. Notably inscribed and signed on the front endpaper: "From your friend Silent DeMello Dec. 27, 1926," referencing a Vaudeville-era performer, adding unique historical and collectible appeal. A desirable title for collectors of magic, conjuring, and Vaudeville memorabilia. Condition: Tight binding. 1922 First Edition published by George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. and E.P. Dutton & Co. Pages are clean with no markings noted aside from signed inscription on front endpaper. Moderate toning consistent with age. Cloth boards show visible wear, rubbing, and soiling. Spine covering is heavily worn with fraying and partial separation along the front hinge, though binding remains intact. Corners bumped and worn. Overall a worn but complete and collectible copy. Please Zoom Photos.

Condition: Fair. Pictorial hardcover. Illustrated, 152 pages. Pen markings to some pages, wear to covers, fair condition.

Condition: Good. Green cloth with gilt stamping on cover and spine. 152 pages. Mild toning to spine, else in good condition.

Hard Cover. FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp. viii, 152. 13 line-drawing diagrams within text. Publishers' paper-covered pictorial boards with catalogue to lower board. Binding in good condition, contents very good. Boards a little soiled and scuffed with wear to spine tips and corners. Free endpapers toned, contents clean other than pencil calculations to rear free endpaper. Rare early 20th century magic tutor, comprising instructions for 17 sensational feats including classics such as "The Thirty Card Trick", "The Dyed Handkerchiefs" and "Flowers from Nowhere".

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo. viii, 152 p. Illustrated grey paper boards with lettering in dark blue, and variant blue panel back drop on the front cover illustration. Presumed first edition. Light wear to the corners and lightly bumped spine ends. In the original glassine? Nice fresh copy. With in-text ills. in black and white.