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An excellent copy of The Magic Catalogue: A Comprehensive Guide to the Wonderful World of Magic by William Doerflinger. First Edition, published in 1977 by E.P. Dutton.This richly illustrated oversized softcover is part history of the magical arts, part collector’s guide, and part vintage magic dealer catalogue. It features hundreds of photographs, engravings, classic advertising artwork, and eight pages in full color, covering everything from close-up magic and stage illusions to antique apparatus, famous magicians, dealer memorabilia, conventions, and collectible magic.A wonderful reference for magicians, historians, and collectors alike, with vintage advertisements and illustrations that capture the golden age of modern magic.Condition:* First Edition (1977)
* Large-format softcover
* Near mint condition
* Binding is tight and pages are clean
* Includes the original magician owner’s library card and signature affixed inside the front cover
* No writing, highlighting, or missing pages notedPlease review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description.