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Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo John Lewis). Latest Magic, the original author’s manuscript. The original typewritten and handwritten manuscript for the last book by this most important of all authors in the modern conjuring pantheon. The content of the book is essentially effects of Hoffmann’s own devising, and includes tricks with dice, flowers, and other objects. The manuscript itself is composed primarily on over 200 typed 4to sheets, with virtually every one covered by notes in Hoffmann’s distinctive handwriting. In some instances, lengthy additions have been made to the typed text, some of which spill over to the rear of the typed sheets. Accompanying the bulk of the manuscript are several holographic 8vo sheets entirely in Hoffmann’s hand, with lists of illustrations and personal comments on the manuscript itself. Original studies for illustrations, by an unknown artist, are also included, many sketched in fine detail in pencil. The entire document is housed in a handsome deep blue cloth drop spine box with leather spine label. Overall condition is remarkably bright and clean for a nearly 100-year-old manuscript.


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