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[Escapes and Houdini] Group of eleven publications about escape tricks and Houdini. Including Learn How be a Handcuff King and Mystery Man (1940s; two editions); Opening Padlocks by Manipulation of Hand Picks by Gysel (ca. 1930); The Master Detective Jan., 1931 issue featuring Houdini; The Great Mysteries by “Oudini” (1909); Price List of Hand Cuffs, Leg Irons. (Powers & Dane, ca. 1915), Houdini’s Big Little Book of Magic (1927); and others. All bound in wraps; most 8vo. Condition varies from fair to very good.


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Date:
2014-08-23

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