Olson, Robert E.: The World's Greatest Magician A Tribute to Howard Thurston ©1981 Micky Hades International, Canada Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 301 pages

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Comments: Illustrated with B&W photos, diagrams

Contents (courtesy Dietrich Keller, magicbooks.be):

I. Facing page, Thurston Kellar's Successor
III. Title page
V. Dedication
VII. Contents
IX. Foreword and Credits
XI. Introduction

1 Chapter One: Opening Numbers Page
19 Chapter Two: The Floating Lady
47 Chapter Three: The Struggling Years
73 Chapter Four: On The Way Up
93 Chapter Five: Sawing A Lady
101 Chapter Six: Australia
115 Chapter Seven: Specialty Acts
131 Chapter Eight: The Orient
155 Chapter Nine: Miss Jane
175 Chapter Ten: At The Top
207 Chapter Eleven: The Illusion Show
233 Chapter Twelve: Showmanship
265 Chapter Thirteen: Closing The Act
INDEX