Gibson, Walter: Encyclopedia of Magic and Conjuring ©1976 Drake Publishing Softcover, perfect-bound, 8.5x11", 213 pages ISBN 0-8473-1033-7 also in Hardcover Published as: The Complete Book of Magic ©1978 Coles Publishing

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Comments: A compilation of magic memorabilia, photos, and tricks from times past.

Contents (Sections only, sorry no details!):

1. Memorabilia: writings of great magicians of the past, posters, playbills, programmes
2. Tricks: cards, coins, silk effects and more as performed thirty years ago and more
3. Stage Illusions: how they work, how they are prepared, and patter
4. Posters Plus: rare shots of early magicians as far back as the 1880's