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Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration

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[Meyerbooks] Group of 10 Publications.: [Meyerbooks] Group of 10 Publications. Glenwood, 1980s—90s. Including The Wizard Exposed (1987); Jean Hugard (1997); Howard Thurston’s Card Tricks (1991); Illusion Show (1991); two volums by Parri

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Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions.: Thurston, Howard. Six Photos of Thurston and His Illusions. New York, 1930s. Vintage photos depicting Thurston and various assistants on stage and in the performance of various illusions. 10 x 8". Ver

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Thurston Throw-Out Card. "Ghosts" – New and Startling: Thurston, Howard. Thurston Throw-Out Card. "Ghosts" – New and Startling Illusion. American, ca. 1910. An uncommon example bearing a portrait of the young magician on the recto, and an illustration o

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Lobby Photo of Thurston′s Water Fountain: Thurston, Howard. Lobby Photo of Thurston′s Water Fountain Illusion. Circa 1930. Full-stage image depicts water jets streaming from various elements on the costumes of Thurston′s assistant

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Thurston Good Luck / Ghosts Throw Out Card.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston Good Luck / Ghosts Throw Out Card. 1910s. Uncommon throw card bearing a portrait of the magician on the recto, and an illustration of the ″Ghosts″ Illusion on ve

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HOWARD THURSTON: HOWARD THURSTON (1869 - 1936) American magician who starred with Harry Kellar, famous for his large stage illusions and his "floating lady". Bold signature on a card adding date: "July 20/32". Fine.

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THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery...: THURSTON, Howard (1869 – 1936). Thurston’s Greatest Mystery. The Vanishing Whippet. [Cleveland: Otis Litho], ca. 1924. Striking one-sheet poster depicts a Willys-Overland Whippet automobil

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Thurston Illusion Show Workbooks, Volume 1 & 2 – Jim St: Limited edition of 500 copies each. This was published by Mike Caveney’s Magical Publications in 1991 & 1992 respectively. These are copies of the Howards Thurston illusion show workbooks that were

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Thurston, Howard. Thurston Pocket Mirror. Circa 1910.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston Pocket Mirror. Circa 1910. Celluloid-backed oval souvenir pocket mirror (2 ¾ x ¾" at widest points) bearing a bust portrait of Thurston with imps whispering in his ears. M

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Thurston, Howard. Collage of Thurston the Magician: Thurston, Howard. Collage of Thurston the Magician Ephemera. Including a sepia-toned double-exposure photo of Thurston and the Disembodied Princess, Thurston program, SAM membership card signed by Thu

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Thurston, Howard. Chicago American Says ÒGo SeeÓ: Thurston, Howard. Chicago American Says “Go See” Thurston. Cincinnati, Strobridge Litho., ca. 1912. Horizontal half-sheet (35 x 23”) black-and-white poster with illustrations of Thurston and sce

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Thurston, Howard. Three Throw-Out Cards. 1910s – 30s.: Thurston, Howard. Three Throw-Out Cards. 1910s - 30s. Each bearing a portrait of Thurston; two versos with Miller Tires advts., the third depicting Thurston with skull in hand. In fair to good conditi

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Thurston, Howard. Five Throw-Out Cards. 1930s – 40s.: Thurston, Howard. Five Throw-Out Cards. 1930s - 40s. Four different color examples, rectos bearing portraits of Thurston, two versos advertising Thurston's Perfect Breather sleeping aid. Good to very

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Thurston, Howard. Typed Letter Signed to Bernard Zass.: Thurston, Howard. Typed Letter Signed to Bernard Zass. New York, 1931. On one sheet of Thurston The Magician letterhead, signed “Howard Thurston” in green ink, regarding contact information for Mr

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Thurston, Howard. Confidential Copy of Thurston’s: Thurston, Howard. Confidential Copy of Thurston’s Course in Magic. New York, 1926. Original pictorial wrappers inscribed to the original owner, Gustave Brenner. Forty-seven pages, 4to, on rectos onl

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Thurston Tan San Tonic Throw-Out Card.: Thurston, Howard. Thurston Tan San Tonic Throw-Out Card. Late 1900s or 1910s. Recto bearing a halftone portrait of Thurston above the text: “Thurston/World’s Master Magician." Verso bearing Tan Sa

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Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration

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Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration Photographs. San Francisco: George Knight, ca. 1900s. Early sepia photos on cabinet-format mounts embossed with the studio name, depicting Thurston with several assistants demonstrating a water tank illusion. 7 x 9" overall. Light toning and discoloration.

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Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration

Name: Thurston, Howard. Pair of Illusion Demonstration
SKU: 51603420
Price: 1500 USD
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