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The Secret Ways of Al Baker.

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Karr, Todd (ed.). The Secret Ways of Al Baker. Seattle:: Karr, Todd (ed.). The Secret Ways of Al Baker. Seattle: The Miracle Factory, 2003. Black cloth, pictorial jacket, profusion of illustrations and photographs. Thick 4to. Good.

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The Secret Ways of Al Baker: Edited by Todd Karr. 2003. Condition: Very Good.

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Lot of Five Modern Works on Magic.: Lot of Five Modern Works on Magic. Including Encyclopedia of Impromptu Magic (1978); Secret Ways of Al Baker (2003); Mind, Myth & Magick (1993); Conjurers’ Optical Secrets (1985); and Conjurers’ P

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Baker, Al. Collection of Eight Books and Publications,: Baker, Al. Collection of Eight Books and Publications, Some Signed. Including Pet Secrets (1951; signed and numbered first deluxe edition); Magical Ways and Means (1941/46; first and second editions,

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Al Baker's Magical Ways and Means – Signed to Cardini: Signed to Cardini (Richard Valentine Pitchford) by Baker in 1941. Published by Carl W. Joneswith 92 Drawings by Harlan Tarbell and 47 Photos by Irving Desfor.

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[Classics] Four Volumes on Conjuring.: [Classics] Four Volumes on Conjuring. Including Al Baker's Magical Ways and Means (Minneapolis, 1946; Christmas gift inscription and signature of the publisher, Carl Waring Jones, to Mrs. Al Flosso);

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Rice Bowls - Al Baker: Two heavy white china bowls become filled with rice, then water. Gimmick lacking, but easily replaced. Condition: Fine.

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Al Baker Rice Bowls: Two heavy white china bowls become filled with rice, then water. Gimmick lacking, but easily replaced. Condition: Fine.

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Over 30 Mid-Century Magic Books.: Over 30 Mid-Century Magic Books. Including Marvels of Mystery by John Booth (1944); Abbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks ([1945]); Mental Magic by Al Baker (1949); Rings in Your Fingers by Dariel Fi

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Cherchez La Femme (Standard sized) – Petrie & Lewis: Lacquered in red and gold, this metal stand is P&L’s version of Find the Lady. The cards are mixed and the spectator can never find the Queen. Al Baker (1874-1951) is credited with inventing this ve

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DIMINISHING CARDS: Expertly crafted version of Al Baker’s Diminishing Cards with holders made in solid brass, trimmed with playing cards. The cards diminish in size three times. Make unknown but beautifully constructe

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Cherchez La Femme (Jumbo sized) – Petrie & Lewis: Lacquered in red and gold, this metal stand is P&L’s “Jumbo” version of Find the Lady. The cards are mixed and the spectator can never find the Queen. Al Baker (1874-1951) is credited with inven

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Diminishing Cards: Circa 1950. Al Baker style. A fan of cards shrinks in size four times while held by the magician. Finely made of paper and metal. Condition: Very good with normal wear from use.

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Nordic Ware Wilton Bunny Molds Bakers Secret Pans: All new pans. May need a light cleaning

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3 Bakers Secret Snowman Pans & Charlotte Bund Cake: Getting all pictured

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1959 TOPPS BASEBALL CARD LOT: (17) CARDS INCLUDING - MILT GRAFF, MARTY KEOUGH, DON RUDOLPH, GENE BAKER, AL SMITH, ROY SIEVERS, JIM BROSNAN, RIP REPULSKI, LEO KIELY, CASEY WISE, ED BAILEY, BOB BLAYLOCK, ROMAN MEJIAS, CLAUDE OSTEEN,

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Karr, Todd (ed.). The Secret Ways of Al Baker. Seattle: The Miracle Factory, 2003. Black leather with matching book box. Number 78 from the deluxe edition of 100. Profusion of illustrations and photos. Thick 4to. Tipped-in page signed by Jay Marshall, Teller, John Carney, and other contributors. Near fine.