The Sphinx: Golden Jubilee Book of Magic. A Selection of Tricks From the Pages of the Magazine.

First edition of this commemorative anthology celebrating the first fifty years of The Sphinx. Octavo, original wrappers, with black and white illustrations. In near fine condition. Compiled by Milbourne Christopher. Illustrated by Sid Lorraine. Introduction by John Mulholland. The Sphinx: Golden Jubilee Book of Magic (1951), edited by Milbourne Christopher with an introduction by John Mulholland, is a commemorative anthology marking the fiftieth anniversary of The Sphinx, one of the most influential American magazines devoted to conjuring. The volume gathers a wide range of classic tricks, illusions, and performance routines originally published in the magazine, representing the technical innovation and theatrical style of the Golden Age of Magic. In addition to material associated with figures such as Harry Houdini and Harry Kellar, the book includes contributions linked to magicians like Howard Thurston, Dai Vernon, T. Nelson Downs, and other prominent professionals and skilled amateurs who shaped modern magic.…