Nixon, W.J. & H.A. Osborne (editor): The Spirit Paintings of W.J. Nixon ©1916 R.A. Osborne Softcover, saddle-stitched, 14 pages

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Comments: Illustrated by drawings. An explanation of how Nixon's Spirit Paintings may have been constructed.

Contents (from book):

1 Foreword (H.A. Osborne)
3 Effect: paintings emerge and then vanish as if by spirits
5 Details of Construction: the frame described
8 Details of Presentation:
8 - Placement of the canvases
10 - Switching labels
11 - Selection of the Card
11 - The Travelling Carriage
12 - Movements of the Performer and Assistants
13 - Instantaneous Painting
13 - De-materialization
13 Suggestions: ideas for improving construction
14 Conclusion