$500
[Classics] Nine-volume library of classic conjuring publications and periodicals. From the collection of Sigmar K. Hofeller (Sigmar the Magician, 1895 -1964), these nine clothbound volumes include over 55 classic works on magic tricks and magicians from the first quarter of the 20th century. All bound uniformly in black cloth with the word "Conjuring" and a volume number stamped in gold on each spine. Among the titles in this collection are Handcuff Secrets by Harry Houdini (1910), Magic Made Easy and Tricks for Everyone by David Devant (1909 and 1910), Novel Notions and More Novel Notions by Robertson Keened (1905 – 1906), The Magician's Handbook, The Magical Entertainer, and Conjuring Patter Vols. 1 and 2 by Selbit (v.d.), Tricks and Illusions by Will Goldston (n.d., with Martinka overslip), Card Tricks by August Roterberg (1902), Tricks with Coins by Downs (1902), The Marvelous Creations of Joseffy by David P. Abbott (1908, signed and inscribed by Joseffy), The History of a Strange Case by David P. Abbott (1908, with Martinka overslip), Artifice, Ruse and Subterfuge at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase (1905), Card Sharpers, Their Tricks Exposed by Robert-Houdin (1903), Sleight of Hand by Edwin Sachs (n.d.), The Magical World edited by Max Sterling, being a complete file from V1 N1 (Nov. 1910) – V2 N2 (May 1911) and including all supplements; and many more publications. Original wrappers generally absent. Sizes vary. Shelf wear evident and some toning to pages and bindings
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2011-01-29
