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145: Herrmann's Book of Wonders https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/6286740_herrmanns-book-of-wonders

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$50

[Herrmann, Alexander] Herrmann's Book of Wonders. Indianapolis, n.d. (ca. 1902). Publisher's pictorial wraps, illustrated. 4to. Extremities chipped; good condition. Scarce. This "slum" pitch book was issued and sold by James S. Harto, a magician who toured with Buffalo Bill and used Herrmann's name and image to sell this six-page booklet explaining basic magic tricks, a handcuff escape, and hypnosis.

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Date:
2009-04-26

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