Hauptmann, Henry Rex: The Wicked Uncle ©193x (circa) Professor Gage Softcover, saddle-stitched, 15 pages

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Comments: By Rex, the Ace Magician, member the Society of Indian Magicians and the Independent performers of Sydney. Illustrated by E. Swinbourne. "A sophisticated conjuring act that will make you a hit at any entertainment." A 5 minute act built around the 20th Century Silks, with a story about an Uncle coming between a marriage.

Contents (from book):

1 The Wicked Uncle: introduction
2 The Effect
2 Apparatus Needed and Preparation
2 - two 12" blue silks
2 - 3.5" blue silk
3 - two 12" yellow silks
3 - one 12" pink silk
3 - handkerchief vanisher
4 - Vanishing By Sleight of Hand
4 - Pack of Cards
5 - Palming a Card: but not necessary
7 - Special Egg and Egg Cup Apparatus
8 - Empty Glass Tumbler
8 Setting Up
9 The Act Itself
14 Final Remarks