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Originally illustrated by Tom Lawless, and recently re-illustrated by Magic's own talented performer and illustrator - \u003cb\u003eJoseph Gabriel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThe Diary of a Magician's Wife is a one-year diary of living with a magician.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" \u003cb\u003eDON'T MARRY A MAGICIAN\u003c\/b\u003e ,\" advised the mother of Geraldine Larsen. \"They are always up to tricks!\" But she did marry, despite maternal advice. The mother of the famous brothers who started the Magic Castle, Milt and Bill Larsen, grew up with a father, Bill Larsen, Sr., who was a lawyer and an amateur magician. When Geraldine took up the art, it is no wonder that magic was in her blood!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGeraldine was not only a magician's wife, but also a puppeteer of note, a writer of magic, and the only lady editor of a magazine devoted wholly to the art of magic. Her publication, \" \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenii\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e ,\" is still alive and well today and has subscribers all over the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She was charming and clever as both a magician and entertainer. Stuart Robson, stage manager for the Ziegfeld follies, said \"If he [Ziegfeld] was living, he would recognize her charm and glorify her act in the follies!\" As dexterous as she was petite, Geraldine was magical's First Lady at that time. She titled herself \u003cb\u003eMrs. Lotta Hocus in this book\u003c\/b\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Here, \"exposed\" for the first time (1941), is what magicians' wives or girlfriends must suffer - not always in patient silence. The closely guarded \"secret\" of what goes on in the mind of the magician's humble helper is revealed at last. (And it is the same today as almost 80 years ago.)\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe \"effect\" of magical effects upon the peace and harmony of the household is conjured up for your entertainment. This book lays bare the heart of the innocent victim of \"Watch this, dear.\" Every wife who has been obliged to suffer in silence while her husband monopolized the guests with his latest \"take a card\" trick will shed tears with Mrs. Lotta Hocus. Every person who reads this most amusing account of their experiences will find both Mr. and Mrs. Hocus very human and enjoyable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e (This fabulous book will make every magic reader laugh and cry - they will certainly see themselves as they read this incredible diary.)\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e This book has NO tricks! NO Secrets! Nothing but the truth!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You will enjoy the wit and passion that Geraldine put down on paper many years ago!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You want to be entertained?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Do you want to see yourself reflected here?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e You want to laugh?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e READ THE BOOK! Almost 100 pages of the everyday life of a magician's wife!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Book features 106 pages including many never-before-seen images and photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"I was the wife of a magician for thirty-three years. This is the story I've always wanted to see written. Mrs. Hocus could have been any one of us.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Mrs. Harry Houdini\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Editor's note: (Gerri Larsen was a participant in the world-wide final Houdini Séance in Hollywood, California. October 31st, 1936)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"At last, the magician's wife receives credit!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Ann Gwynne - Mrs. Jack Gwynne\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\" \u003cb\u003eThe Diary of a Magician's Wife\u003c\/b\u003e is greatly needed and has given recognition to the poor assistant!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Kathryne Campbell - Mrs. Loring Campbell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"A magician's wife should have many qualifications - the greatest of all, patience. 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He was among the most influential inventors of card magic in the 20th century. DeLand's life has been a mystery for over 100 years, but diligent research has presented famed author Richard Kaufman with the opportunity to reveal DeLand's deepest secrets, which led to his tragic end, in a book that combines magic with biography in a new way. All of DeLand's miracles are presented in this lavish 608-page full-color over-sized volume weighing 10 pounds. 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He had been around magic and magicians for many years and started divulging his trove of fascinating information in its pages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Well over 650 pages of fascinating stories on a variety of topics including: Harry Kellar's beard, T. Nelson Downs, waffles, The Wrestling Cheese, the intriguing story of the sailor and the baboon, Herrmann, Frikell, Eugene Laurant, Silent Mora, Dr. Elliott, and much more... including some of Al Munroe's favorite recipes!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis amazing book is the product of years of work and we are very happy with the results. After acquiring what might be the most complete file of Munroe's Magical Miscellany Conjuring Arts, we carefully scanned each and every page and, due to how Munroe originally printed them, legitimacy was an issue. As a result, we then started the long and arduous task of transcribing the text. 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We printed it offset on archival paper and used a fine cloth for binding and silver foil to stamp the title on the binding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We have only produced 300 of these and when they are gone, we will not reprint them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Hardbound\u003cbr\u003e 652 pages","brand":"Murphy's Magic Supplies, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40850966151350,"sku":"ALMUNROEMAGIC","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1980\/7926\/products\/61937-full_1ba484fd-57b4-42a7-9527-2997688ac584.png?v=1642622436"},{"product_id":"theriddleof","title":"The Riddle of Chung Ling Soo | Will Dexter","description":"A fascinating account of the life of Chung Ling Soo (William E. Robertson). You'll learn about his great beginnings all the way to his larger-than-life presence in the entertainment world. This book contains all of the detailed highlights. 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Many of the posters depicted in its pages are the only examples known. Equal parts coffee table book and reference work; clothbound with a stunning full-color dust jacket. Sewn binding, 154 pages. Written by Gabe Fajuri, with an introduction by Lupe Nielsen, designed by Stina Henslee and photographed by David Linsell.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"Much more than an auction catalog, Volume 1 of the Nielsen poster collection is a valuable reference book as well as a beautiful coffee table book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Mike Caveney\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e\"It's probably the most beautiful book of magic poster images since 100 Years of Magic Posters. 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In the ten years since publication, Atmore have collected a huge amount of TV scripts, researched the popular and magic press, conducted interviews with cast and crew and located film footage of his television work. Heck, he even recreated his radio show This new book covers all of his television series in chronological \/ airdate order and some of his guest appearances on other shows. The \"in between series\" years are also covered. There is quite a lot of the behind the scenes history into his four series and rare and unique photographs and documents are included to tell the story. While consulting on Uri Geller's show in Germany a few years ago, he even tracked down a 1955 television film in Europe.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOver 100 Brain Busters are examined by not only me, but Banachek, Jan Bardi, Stuart Cumberland, Ken Dyne, Lee Earle, Mathias Rumpf, Nicolai Friedrich, Devin Knight, Looch, Drew McAdam, Colin Mcleod, Max Maven, Richard Osterlind and Marc Paul. 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After reading the routines in Joe's book, I now know why he was always trying to incorporate some of Dunninger's routines into my show!\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e- Uri Geller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \" This book is the result of years of passionate research, giving us an insight into the life and career of Dunninger. Most of these anecdotes would have been lost to our history without Joe Atmore's meticulous work. 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Through years of intensive and persistent research, \u003cem\u003eMagic Christian\u003c\/em\u003e has completely transformed our knowledge of \u003cem\u003eHofzinser\u003c\/em\u003e by drawing on new sources. Given the wealth of material he presents us with over 1,400 pages, the picture painted by \u003cem\u003eOttokar Fischer\u003c\/em\u003e is merely a pale shadow. For the first time, this master of parlor magic appears to us as a living person. Through numerous newly discovered documents, we get to know him as a magician, a poet, a music critic, a knowledgeable critic of his contemporary magic colleagues, and as a human being.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMagic Christian\u003c\/em\u003e has not only discovered new material about \u003cem\u003eHofzinser\u003c\/em\u003e and his life through systematic scouring of public archives, he has also reviewed and re-evaluated previously known material, and has correctly reproduced it for the first time, 90 and 50 years respectively, after its initial publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003e The individual volumes of this important work are presented in a corresponding format: they are printed on Gardapat paper in 28.5 x 20 cm and bound in blue princess linen, have colored endpapers, an inserted spine label and colored dust jackets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left\"\u003e Third volume: Divided into two books, his salon art pieces are described in detail on 672 pages with 505 illustrations. 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The book has a print run of only 500 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Magic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40924826402998,"sku":"MCH81094","price":78.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1980\/7926\/products\/Lexikon_20Zauberkuestler.png?v=1637698905"},{"product_id":"81097","title":"Magic 1400s-1950s | Mike Caveney \u0026amp; Jim Steinmeyer \u0026amp; Ricky Jay \u0026amp; Noel Daniel","description":"\u003cp\u003e (The MAGIC Book XXL is sold out. You could purchase it from us a few years ago for €150. Now it's being traded as a collector's item for €500 to €800. 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And even today, its practitioners—the true inventors of special effects—know how to continually amaze their audiences and make the impossible possible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis magnificent volume illustrates the dazzling craftsmanship of the greatest magicians of the past five centuries. Featuring more than 1,000 rare vintage posters, photographs, flyers, and engravings, MAGIC traces the history of magic from the 1470s to the 1950s in 540 pages.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The volume's outstanding illustrations and in-depth accompanying texts illuminate the development of magic from the street performers of the Middle Ages to the brilliant stage artists who gave early film its first special effects, and from the golden age of magic in the 19th century to the vaudeville artists of the 20th century and pioneering daredevils like Houdini.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"bookFormat\"\u003eTrilingual, hardcover in slipcase,\u003c\/span\u003e 25.2 x 38.2 cm, \u003cspan itemprop=\"numberOfPages\"\u003e544\u003c\/span\u003e pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e MAGIC was discussed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e in mw 5\/2009 (p. 211).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e in MAGIE 12\/2009 (p. 620)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e in MAGIE 7-8\/2013\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eand discussed in great detail in MAGIC issue November 2009 (p. 34ff.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe authors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author, publisher, collector, and professional magician \u003cstrong\u003eMike Caveney\u003c\/strong\u003e has published more than 50 books on the history of magic and authored the biographies \u003cem\u003eCarter the Great\u003c\/em\u003e (1995) and \u003cem\u003eKellar's Wonders\u003c\/em\u003e (2003). In addition to performing shows in over 20 countries, Caveney has also appeared on the NBC television series \u003cem\u003eWorld's Greatest Magic\u003c\/em\u003e . He has been a passionate collector and stage magician for more than three decades.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJim Steinmeyer\u003c\/strong\u003e has authored numerous books on the history and performance of magic, including the Los Angeles Times bestseller \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.magiccenterharri.com\/catalog\/product_info.php?products_id=10537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3366ff\"\u003eHiding the Elephant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004) and \u003cem\u003eThe Glorious Deception\u003c\/em\u003e (2006). 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He then places the burning stick upright on the box. Strangely, it doesn't fall over.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSuddenly, it even rises into the air and floats freely in space. 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In dim bar lighting, people can be closer.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003cb style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eCannot be demonstrated in a circle and unsuitable for beginners.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003cbr style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;\"\u003eIf you are not put off by these statements, then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003eWerrys\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; 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It's still in its original packaging in a small envelope printed with \u003cem\u003eMielenberg's drawing.\u003c\/em\u003e You'll also receive a copy of the offer text from \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWerry's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e main catalog No. 1. 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His style of interpreting magic was and continues to be influential for generations. \"The Glass Heart\" is one of the most famous routines associated with Punx, and his performance is still popular today. But storytelling magic wasn't his only specialty. He was one of the first in Germany to cultivate the \"Magic of the Mind\" and set standards there with his German and English publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e What is still missing, however, is a biography that traces Punx's rich and exciting life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUlrich Rausch, who created the \"Punx Sourcebook\" a good 20 years ago to document everything by and about Punx scattered around the globe. Following individual articles and lectures, he is now presenting the first volume of his biography, the \"Punx Project.\" And there's much interesting and previously unknown to discover.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the 1930s, Ludwig Hanemann was an active member of the Magic Circle. He founded a local circle, served as deputy circle leader, and was one of 12 men on the MZ's advisory board under President Helmut Schreiber. He organized the International Congress in Frankfurt in 1938 and was the first author to produce his own special issue of \"Magic.\" While a prisoner of war in England, his friendship with Lewis Davenport helped him, and there he began to consider how to elevate magic to an art form. The result was a four-part, dramatically structured evening program, each part dedicated to a different literary figure. Years later, he would receive the highest award for magicians for this: the Hofzinser Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In the 1950s, he became known nationwide as the first regular television magician and published a magic box and a booklet of card tricks for the general public.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the 1970s, he explored supernatural phenomena beyond the realm of magic. After publishing hundreds of individual articles, he began a series of \"Experiments with Superspace,\" a collection of his magic stories, and his \"Farewell Performance\" in book form. With these publications, he made a name for himself, especially in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He died in Munich on February 2, 1996, at the age of 89, leaving behind a rich treasure for the magic world, which is now being examined in its entirety for the first time. Documents that were previously little known to the public are being presented. They broaden our view of the exceptional artist Punx. 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The first magic shop opened here, and magicians launched their global careers here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With this book, Wittus Witt, himself a renowned magician, provides a detailed and richly illustrated insight into the art of magic, especially that which is closely linked to the Hanseatic city of Hamburg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 228 large-format pages, over 300 illustrations, hardback, with dust jacket, supplements, including a DVD and two facsimile prints\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Greetings:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Carsten Brosda, Senator for Culture and Media, Hamburg \u003cbr\u003eDr. Armgard Seegers, former editor-in-chief of culture at the Hamburger Abendblatt\u003cbr\u003e Eric Eswin: former international president and honorary president of the World Magic Band FISM\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guest contributions:\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Jürgen Döring (Museum of Arts and Crafts): The (Magic) Posters of the Lithographer Adolph Friedländer\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Reimer Eggers: The Hamburg Magic Theatre Magiculum\u003cbr\u003e Dr. Malte Herwig: Kalanag in Hamburg\u003cbr\u003e Stefan Alexander Rautenberg: Hamburg magic patron\u003cbr\u003e Stefan Wöbe: The Hamburg Northern Lights\u003cbr\u003e Roman Ertl: Hamburg Magic Theatre and Magic Nights\u003cbr\u003e Wittus Witt: Magic literature in and from Hamburg, magic clubs in Hamburg, Hamburg variety shows\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Secret Magic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40924851306678,"sku":"LR-WWHAMBURG","price":47.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/1980\/7926\/products\/s-l1600.jpg?v=1637699433"},{"product_id":"das-buch-der-zauberei-noel-daniel-herausgeber-mike-caveney-jim-steinmeyer-ricky-jay","title":"The Book of Sorcery | Noel Daniel (editor), Mike Caveney, Jim Steinmeyer \u0026amp; Ricky Jay","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor thousands of years, people have been fascinated by magic, and since time immemorial, sorcery has taught them to fear and laugh, to tremble and marvel. 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