_EF Profusely illustrated with B&W photos, drawings, and diagrams (illustrator). This book has virtually nothing to do with the Chinese villain created in the early 20th Century novels of British author Sax Rohmer, instead referring to the parallel tradition of professional (European or American) magicians adopting Chinese garb and stage names to add an element …
The Fifth of the Dr. Albo Books #? of 550 (estimated) copies issued. _EF This is one of the largest volumes of the series and had substantially fewer volumes printed (estimated at approximately 550). This is often the volume collectors are missing due to the relatively low number printed. It starts as Volume 4 does with more …
The first version of this remarkable illusion was invented by Okito c. 1904 (Dr Albo Vol 1, pg 103). Among others, variations have also been built by Thayer, National Magic Company, Henry Bohlen and Town House Magic (Deluxe Visible Block Penetration c. 1946), Richard Gerlitz, Mel Babcock, Magic Wagon, Mikame Craft, and Nielsen Magic. It …
Collectors’ Workshop first created this beauty in 1985. This extraordinary piece of apparatus was first developed by England’s master clock maker, John Martin. In that version, four half dollars were placed in a glass and covered by a silk. The glass was balanced on a cigarette case which was, itself, balanced on a second glass. Then the performer …
_EF Illustrated by Richard Kaufman. Tons of coin magic using regular coins, gaffed coins, coin boxes, and more. Clear line drawings throughout. Each description includes credit information and thorough explanation. Highly recommended. See many of the routines performed on the Expert Coin Magic video series (also Highly Recommended!) For videos and other details: check out Dr. …
I’m not sure who created the first Visible Die or Block Penetration and there have been many versions and methods over the years. My money would be on Floyd Thayer’s Greatest Solid Through Solid c. 1937, with close contenders: Carl G. Thiene’s Visible Block Penetration Penetor c. 1938, or maybe Selbit or Okito’s Matter through …
This box is very well made and although it appears to have been released before the Duvivier Coin Box, it looks the same to me. I do not know who “T.C.” refers to. If you do let me know. Comes with some thorough instructions by Bobby Bernard and David Britland. (Notice: Includes four half dollars.) …
_EF For almost 50 years, Irving Desfor has captured the history of magic with his camera. His photos are the best! Here is your chance to catch a glimpse of moments in magic that are gone forever except in the memories of a few! See Dai Vernon perform the fabled Harlequin Act, watch Okito at …
_EF Written by Joe Berg, David Avadon, and Eric Lewis. Illustrated by Eric C. Lewis and Tom Jorgenson. A much sought after work on the life and magic created by or released by noted 20th century magic dealer and performer Joe Berg. Includes a chapter on the Okito/Bamberg material marketed by Mr. Berg and much …
The Fourth of the Dr. Albo Books #? of 700 copies issued. _EF This volume starts with an article on magic collectors and goes on to the “Okito Show” where the tricks and flow of the show are discussed in detail. Next up is “Rice and Confetti” apparatus including rice vanish chest, checker cabinet, rice tubes …
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