The Juggler: The Story of Rids Van Der Zee [Signed]

Uncommon biography of Australian magician Rids Van Der Zee. This copy is SIGNED in full & INSCRIBED by the subject, Rids Van Der Zee, in blue ink on title page: "To Anne. Be glad of life and enjoy it. Rids Van Der Zee. 11-2-82". Illustrated with b&w photographs. Rids Van Der Zee first came to Australia from The Netherlands in 1954. Author Adele Davies's first book. Front cover blurb: "Magician, migrant, family man, juggling life's questions in a changing world". From rear cover: "Is it real magic? Many who have been touched by him are convinced it is. He juggles and palms objects, he makes things change their appearance, he tells fortunes and the cards tell him what to say. Children and adults all over the world find him fascinating and his magic powers wonderful. He also juggles responsibilities, loneliness, and all the problems of living in our busy world. This book will make you laugh a lot, cry a little and think about life and living". Printed in Australia. Bound in original red boards, white pictorial design & lettering to front board, white lettering to spine, illustrated endpapers, in publisher's unclipped pictorial dustjacket. Slight handling wear, otherwise a very nice clean tight solid hardcover copy. 258pp. Uncommon title, scarce signed copy. RARE. SB-20.