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Garcia, Frank. Collection of 13 magic and gambling books by Frank Garcia. Including The Close-Up Magic of Frank Garcia Vols. 1 and 2 (1982), Don't Bet on It (1978), The Elegant Card Magic of Father Cyprian (1980), The Encyclopedia of Sponge Ball Magic (1976), Exclusive Card Miracles (1980), Exclusive Card Secrets (1980), Marked Cards and Loaded Dice (1962; signed and inscribed by Garcia to Conrad "Connie" Bush), Million Dollar Card Secrets (1972), The Real Secrets of the Three-Ball Routines (1978), Super Subtle Card Miracles (1973), The Very Best of Cups and Balls (1979), and Wild Card Miracles (1977). Most in pictorial wraps and 8vo. Condition generally good.


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Date:
2010-10-23

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