$500
Downs, T. Nelson. Large archive of magic trick instructions from the collection of T. Nelson Downs. From the archives of the "King of Koins," a collection of handwritten and typed instructions for various magic tricks, including several in Downs' emblematic handwriting. Effects include The T.N.D. Color Change Par Excellance, T.N.D.'s Later 4 Aces, T.N.D. One Hand Pass and Fancy Shuffle, hat loading methods, the Floating Ball, Long and Short, The King's Own Billiard Ball Trick, and dozens more. Several descriptions written on Downs' pictorial stationery, others typed or written by Downs' correspondents, and others commercially printed. Over 50 pages. 1900s – 30s. Condition generally fair; some pages clipped, tattered and torn, but generally complete.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-05-16
