Waters, T.A.: The Encyclopedia of Magic and Magicians ©1988 Facts On File Publications, New York Hardcover, w/dj, 8.5x11", 371 pages 978-0816013494

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Comments: Includes 179 Photographs of selected Magicians. As an encyclopedia, this contents listing is intentionally brief and does not detail the over 1000 entries. Each entry provides a one or more paragraph summary of the magician, effect, or principle. Does not provide how to perform any effects.
Example of entries under "A":
    Allan, Stan (b. ?)
    Allerton, Bert (1889-1958)
    Alma, Will (b. 1904)
    Al-'N-Nate Box
    Alphabet Cards
    Altar Light Sacred
    Alternative Disclosure

Contents (from book ToC):

IX Introduction
01 Entries A-Z