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Vintage 1975 Ascanio’s World of Knives – Volume 1 by Jose de la Torre. Second Edition, August 1975.
Published by Jose’s Studio, Belleville, New Jersey. Edited by Marshall Johnson, with photographs by Felipe Gomez and illustrations, cover design, translation and additional writing by Jose de la Torre.
This scarce vintage magic publication presents selected material from legendary Spanish magician Arturo de Ascanio’s work on knife magic, Navajas y Daltonismo (Knives and Daltonism). The book covers techniques and theory surrounding color-changing knife magic, including paddle moves, color changes, passes, psychology, routines, tips and ideas.
The rear cover features “Slydini on Ascanio,” including Slydini’s account of meeting Ascanio in Europe and his praise for Ascanio’s magic and presentation.
Edition details:
• Ascanio’s World of Knives – Volume 1
• Jose de la Torre / Arturo de Ascanio
• Copyright Jose M. de la Torre, 1975
• Second Edition – August 1975
• First Edition published January 1975
• Published by Jose’s Studio, Belleville, New Jersey
• Plastic comb-bound softcover
• Illustrated with photographs and drawings
• Vintage original 1975 publication — not the modern reprint
Condition: Good vintage pre-owned condition with age-related wear. Covers show rubbing, discoloration/spotting, edge and corner wear. Small handwritten “25-” notation appears at the upper corner of the title page and a small “316” sticker is present on the rear cover. Pages show age toning. Plastic comb binding appears intact and functional. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.
