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284. Evans, Val. Val Evans’ own magic scrapbooks and ephemera. Seven scrapbooks of memorabilia, clippings, photographs and ephemera compiled by this east coast magician of the vaudeville and night club era, who went on to invent and manufacture several clever magic tricks. Complemented by an assortment of Evans ephemera, including catalogs for his magic company, correspondence, publications, and associated items. Condition varies; some pages of scrapbooks laminated by previous owner. Overall very good.


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Date:
2013-10-26

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