A few examples of appraisal values for
THE MAGICIAN S ANNUAL

• [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 29TH
  [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 29TH EDITION.[Los Angeles, 1982]. Three-color poster advertising the annual magic show produced by Milt Larsen, this incarnation presented at the Variety Arts Theatre, Los Angeles. A rabbit sits in a top hat at the center of the poster, holding a fan of cards in his paws. Signed and numbered by the artist, Earl Newman. 17 x 22". A. Unmounted.
• [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC SILVER
  [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC SILVER ANNIVERSARY.[Los Angeles, 1982]. Three-color poster advertising the annual magic show produced by Milt Larsen, held at the Variety Arts Theatre in Los Angeles from October 20 – November 5, 1978. The portrait of the magician at the center includes a bright flower springing from his hat and a lit cigarette stuck in his ear. Designed by Earl Newman. 22 ¼ x 28 ¾". A. Unmounted. Elements of this poster were originally used in the 1966 It’s Magic poster
• CONJURERS’ MONTHLY MAGAZINE. SIGNED
  CONJURERS’ MONTHLY MAGAZINE. SIGNED BY HOUDINI.[Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz)] Conjurers’ Monthly Magazine. Signed by Houdini. [New York], 1907. Cloth-backed boards. Second volume (of two) only. Flyleaf, detached, boldly inscribed and signed, “Compliments of Harry Houdini/ May 14, 1918”. Tipped-in portrait of Houdini in chains to front pastedown, as issued in some copies. Alfredson/Daily 1745. Covers soiled and rubbed, front gutter split.
• [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 1967.[Los
  [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 1967.[Los Angeles], 1967. Handsome screenprint poster in white and black on blue stock advertising the annual magic show produced by Milt Larsen. A full-length image of a top hat and tux-clad magician with cards and a wand in his hand fills the center. 23 x 36". Short tears and chips at edges. B. Unmounted.
• A MAGICIAN AMONG THE
  A MAGICIAN AMONG THE SPIRITS.Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). A Magician Among the Spirits. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1924. First edition. Frontispiece shows Arthur Conan Doyle and Houdini. Plates. With the scarce publisher’s dust jacket (chipped and separating, but complete). 8vo. Presentation copy, inscribed and signed by Houdini to his librarian: “To my friend and tutor Alfred Becks from one who is duly appreciative. Houdini. May 11/1924.”
• [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 1968.[Los
  [IT’S MAGIC] IT’S MAGIC 1968.[Los Angeles], 1968. Striking two-color screenprint poster advertising the annual magic show produced by Milt Larsen. The poster depicts a magician in a comically tall hat. A rabbit peeks out from behind it. Designed by Earl Newman. 23 x 36". Tiny tear in lower margin; A-. Unmounted.
• A MAGICIAN AMONG THE
  A MAGICIAN AMONG THE SPIRITS.Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). A Magician Among the Spirits. New York, 1924. First edition. Original cloth, gilt-lettered. Frontispiece of Houdini and Conan Doyle. Halftone plates, illustrations. 8vo. Light shelfwear, minor soiling to edges.
• MAGICIANS' OWN BOOK,
  MAGICIANS' OWN BOOK, (THE).Magicians' Own Book, (The). New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, (1857). First edition, later impression (issued without the frontispiece or engraved title). Embossed pictorial cloth stamped in gilt. Profusion of woodcuts and illustrations. 12mo. Spine toned, minor ink splatter to covers and edges, scattered ink annotations, else clean and solid.
• HOUDINI'S BOOK OF MAGIC & PARTY
  HOUDINI'S BOOK OF MAGIC & PARTY PASTIMES "Houdini's Book of Magic and Party Pastimes," selected by Houdini, published by Stoll & Edwards Co. Inc., New York, printed in U.S.A, copyright 1927, by Beatrice Houdini, executrix of the estate of Harry Houdini, hardcover. 8.25" H x 10.25" W. Provenance: Property removed from an Upper East Side townhouse.
• CONJURER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE.
  CONJURER'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE. HARRY HOUDINI. PARTIAL FIL...Conjurer's Monthly Magazine. Harry Houdini. Partial file of 22 original loose issues, including a complete first volume (including index), but lacking two issues from the second volume for completeness (V2 Nos. 8 Ð 9). Sold with four miscellaneous copies with clipped pages. Alfredson/Daily 1745.
• A MAGICIAN IN MANY LANDS.Bertram,
  A MAGICIAN IN MANY LANDS.Bertram, Charles. A Magician in Many Lands. London: George Routledge, 1911. Navy cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Frontispiece. Plates. 8vo. Hinges a bit weak, gift inscription to flyleaf, otherwise fine.
• "Magic: Stage Illusions and
  "Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions" by Albert Hopkins, 1897 first edition. "Magic: Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions Including Trick Photography" with 400 fascinating illustrations (including "chronophotographic" progression of galloping hose), compiled and edited by Albert A. Hopkins, copyright 1897 by Munn & Co., NYC. Embossed sticker on the interior from Martinka & Co., Manufacturers of Fine Magical Apparatus, New York City. 9 3/4"H x 6 3/4"W. The hinges loose thus separating the spine from the spine piece, also light wear to cover.
• MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK, (THE). NEW
  MAGICIAN'S OWN BOOK, (THE). NEW YORK: DICK & FITZGERALD...Magician's Own Book, (The). New York: Dick & Fitzgerald, 1857. First Edition. Modern cloth binding, gilt stamped cover and spine. Illustrated with over 500 woodcuts. 12mo. Lacking frontispiece and the engraved title page. Light to mild soiling and foxing throughout, a few marginal chips. Toole Stott 481. Printer's data and rear advts. consistent with first edition.
• HOUDINI NEW YEAR GREETING
  HOUDINI NEW YEAR GREETING POSTCARD.Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). Houdini New Year Greeting Postcard. New York, 1923. Postcard bearing a halftone headshot of the magician with the text: “Here are my wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year/ Houdini”. Typed address to Joseph J. Kolar with pencil notation correcting the street address and city.
• MAGIC, PRETENDED MIRACLES AND
  MAGIC, PRETENDED MIRACLES AND REMARKABLE NATURAL PHENOM...Magic, Pretended Miracles and Remarkable Natural Phenomena. Philadelphia: American Sunday-School Union, ca. 1850. No. 30 of The Monthly Volume. Blind-embossed cloth, gilt spine title, a.e.g. Small 8vo. Woodcuts. Near fine copy with light foxing at start. Toole Stott 473.
• A MAGICIAN AMONG THE SPIRITS.
  A MAGICIAN AMONG THE SPIRITS. SIGNED TWICE BY HOUDINI.Houdini, Harry (Ehrich Weisz). A Magician Among the Spirits. Signed Twice by Houdini. New York: Harper & Bros., 1924. First Edition. Inscribed and signed on the title page: “To Jean Jaffe with best wishes from Houdini/June 20—1924/It has taken 30 years of my life to be to place the covers embracing my researches [“em” in “embracing corrected on line below]. Signed again, “Houdini,” on the dedication page. First inscription partly browned from news clipping (obituary of magician F.E. Powell) mounted to facing pastedown. Frontispiece, plates. 8vo. Heavy pencil notations to half-title in unknown hand, ink stain to top edge at start, otherwise fine.
• SHARPE, S.H. FOUR VOLUMES ON
  SHARPE, S.H. FOUR VOLUMES ON MAGIC.Sharpe, S.H. Four Volumes on Magic. Including Salutations to Robert-Houdin (1983); Conjurers' Optical Secrets (1985); Conjurors' Mechanical Secrets (1992); and Conjurers' Psychological Secrets (1988). Illustrated. 4to. Fine.
• L'ILLUSIONISTE.L'Illusioniste. Jean
  L'ILLUSIONISTE.L'Illusioniste. Jean Caroly. Monthly. All twelve issues of the first volume (N1 [Jan. 1902]) - N12 [Dec. 1902]). Contemporary quarter leather, raised spine gilt-stamped. Early Houdini cover portrait on N11, Houdini being shown in body restraints. Losses to spine backstrip, spine hinges weak, else good.
• HUGARD, JEAN. HUGARD'S ANNUAL OF
  HUGARD, JEAN. HUGARD'S ANNUAL OF MAGIC, INSCRIBED TO BR...Hugard, Jean. Hugard's Annual of Magic, Inscribed to Braue. New York: 1937-39. Two volumes, original pebbled buckram, both inscribed and signed by Hugard on the flyleaf to Fred Braue. Illustrated. 8vo. Light shelfwear.
• MAGIC: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF
  MAGIC: A PICTORIAL HISTORY OF CONJURERS IN THE THEATER....Price, David. Magic: A Pictorial History of Conjurers in the Theater. New York: Cornwall Books, 1985. Cloth with jacket. Illustrations, including color plates. 4to. Jacket chipped, owner’s sig. to pastedown, else very good.
• [Mardi Gras] three dance cards
  [Mardi Gras] three dance cards including Elves of Oberon "The Secret of the Sphinx" 1913 with pencil; Elves of Oberon 1913 with pencil; and Krewe of Yami 1913 "Tennyson's Dream of Fair Women" with pencil.
• THE MAD MAGICIAN.The Mad
  THE MAD MAGICIAN.The Mad Magician. Columbia, 1954. Three-sheet (81 x 41"). Magic horror thriller ("Astounding! Astonishing! Amazing!") starring Vincent Price, Mary Murphy and Eva Gabor. Linen-backed. A-.
• MAGICIAN’S STOCK
  MAGICIAN’S STOCK POSTER.Magician’s Stock Poster. Buenos Aires: Alex Mir, ca. 1940. Modeled on the popular Friedlander design. A magician stands at the center of a panoply of illusions, props, and mystical figures. 29 ½ x 21 ½”. A. Linen backed.
• THE GREAT WIZARD’S HANDBOOK OF
  THE GREAT WIZARD’S HANDBOOK OF MAGIC OR, PARLOUR ENTERT...The Great Wizard’s Handbook of Magic or, Parlour Entertainment. [London; W.S. Fortey, 1850].Modern quarter leather. Pamphlet, 4 leaves, p. [1—2] 3—8. First page depicting a conjuror tied up with rope by an audience member. 8vo. Faint spotting to margins. Toole Stott 320. Toole Stott notes two states, this being the second, the other showing a lady conjuror on the front.
• MURRAY, GEORGE. FESTIVAL OF MAGIC
  MURRAY, GEORGE. FESTIVAL OF MAGIC FOR 1951. MURRAY.Wombwell, England: Taylors Printers, 1951. Two-color half sheet advertising the 1951 Festival of Magic. Headlining the performance is George Murray; other acts include Vic Leonard and ‘the elastic lady, a real leg pull’. 21 x 30". Fold line visible; A-.
• COPPERFIELD, DAVID. THE MAGIC OF
  COPPERFIELD, DAVID. THE MAGIC OF DAVID COPPERFIELD.American, 1984. Illustrative bust portrait of the most successful magician of all time, his hands outstretched with a burst of light appearing between them. The same artwork was used in a successful advertising campaign for Kodak featuring Copperfield as the spokesperson. 17 x 36". A-. Unmounted.
• MAGICK. BASCOM JONES, JR. BIWEEKLY.
  MAGICK. BASCOM JONES, JR. BIWEEKLY. N1 (JUL. 17, 1970) ...Magick. Bascom Jones, Jr. Biweekly. N1 (Jul. 17, 1970) Ð N497 (1994). Complete File. From the limited Collectors' Workshop reprint edition (Washington, D.C.: 1986 Ð 94), bound in four foil-stamped black cloth volumes. Three of four volumes inscribed and signed by the editor to Mike Maxwell. Fine. Alfredson/Daily 4550.
• HOFFMANN, PROFESSOR. MORE
  HOFFMANN, PROFESSOR. MORE MAGIC.Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo J. Lewis). More Magic. London: George Routledge, ca. 1890. Publisher's pictorial cloth stamped in colors. Illustrated. 8vo. Pencil ownership signature of Floyd G. Thayer on the flyleaf and the Martinka over-slip (signed "Thayer the Mystifier"). Several annotations by Thayer to a section on the Welsh Rabbit Saucepan trick. With a 1905 letter, in blue pencil, from Thayer to A. Roterberg, originally enclosing money for a card trick. Light wear to covers; very good.
• COLLECTION OF 25 PHOTOS OF
  COLLECTION OF 25 PHOTOS OF MAGICIANS, SOME SIGNED.[Photographs] Collection of 25 Photos of Magicians, Some Signed. American, 1940s-80s. Subjects including Dai Vernon (signed), Faucett Ross (signed), John Scarne, Russell Swann (signed), Slydini (two, both signed); Edward Marlo (2), Leslie Guest (signed), Senator Crandall (signed), Tony Giorgio (signed), Mel Brown (signed), Russ Miller (signed), Martin Nash (signed), and others. 10 x 8".
• FIFTY YEARS IN THE MAGIC
  FIFTY YEARS IN THE MAGIC CIRCLE.Blitz, Signor (Antonio van Zandt). Fifty Years in the Magic Circle. Hartford, Conn.: Belknap & Bliss, 1871. Pictorial orange cloth stamped in gilt. Steel-engraved portrait frontis., engraved title, plates. Accompanied by a loose cut signature of Blitz, and a clipped column from Harry Hazel’s Yankee Blade on Blitz. Cloth worn and soiled, canted, with bookplates removed, ownership signature to frontis. verso. Toole Stott 99.
• THREE CLASSIC WORKS ON
  THREE CLASSIC WORKS ON MAGIC.Three Classic Works on Magic. Including Revelations of a Spirit Medium (London, 1902) by Price and Dingwall; The Magician’s Handbook (London, 1902; second edition) by Selbit; and The Old and the New Magic (Chicago, 1906; ownership signature of Joseph Kolar to pastedown) by Evans. Illustrated. 8vo. Binding to second vol. canted, cover of third toned, else generally good.
• GARDNER, MARTIN. THREE VOLUMES ON
  GARDNER, MARTIN. THREE VOLUMES ON MAGIC, ONE SIGNED.Gardner, Martin. Three Volumes on Magic, one Signed. Including Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic (1978); Martin Gardner Presents (1993); and "A Die of Another Color" (Karl Fulves, 1995; inscribed and signed to Jeff Busby by Gardner on the front cover). Illustrated. 4to.
• MAGIC AND SPELLS QUARTERLY.Magic
  MAGIC AND SPELLS QUARTERLY.Magic and Spells Quarterly. Kirk Stiles. Quarterly. NV N# (Smr. 1970) - NV N# (1972). Complete file of four issues, first issue inscribed and signed by the editor, together with Thimbles (1971) by Stiles.
• AROUND THE WORLD WITH A MAGICIAN
  AROUND THE WORLD WITH A MAGICIAN AND A JUGGLER.Burlingame, H.J. Around the World with a Magician and a Juggler. Chicago: Clyde, 1891. Re-bound blue cloth with original pictorial cover laid down. Portrait frontispiece, illustrated with plates. 8vo. Lacking half-title, front gutter splitting. Clinton Burgess bookplate rear pastedown.
• 'THE MAGIC MAGIC BOOK', RICKY JAY
  'THE MAGIC MAGIC BOOK', RICKY JAY 'The Magic Magic Book,' New York: Whitney Museum, 1994, two volumes in blue cloth drop spine box. An Inquiry into the Venerable History and Operation of the Oldest Trick Conjuring Volumes, Designated "Blow Books." Edited by Ricky Jay, illustrations by Vija Celmins, Jane Hammond, Glenn Ligon, Justen Ladda, Philip Taaffe, and William Wegman. 10.5" H x 8.5" W.
• COLLECTION OF S.A.M. BANQUET
  COLLECTION OF S.A.M. BANQUET PROGRAMS AND EPHEMERA.[Society of American Magicians] Collection of S.A.M. Banquet Programs and Ephemera. Nineteen pieces, including a National Council Christmas Card (1929) bearing tipped-in photo of Hardeen, Mulholland, and others; annual dinner programs/menus for the years: 1914, 1918, 1920—25, 1927, 1929—35; and S.A.M. Constitution and By-Laws (1957). Several banquet programs list Houdini as President, others with cover art by Tarbell. Very good.