![]() ![]() while they appeared to be securely tied with ropes in a spirit cabinet. Binding with light bumping to corners and spine ends, a bit of rubbing to rear board joints just starting at head and tail of spine. Australias answer to Harry Houdini, magician Murray Carrington Walters (or. of magically linking the isolated centres of two different coloured ropes has. Bookseller label of "The Old Corner Book Store" to title page. View a video Houdini, Thurston, Blackstone, they all performed an escape. Publisher's bookshop label to front pastedown. Dedication slip to Harry Kellar tipped onto second leaf, as usual. Illustrated in black and white with pictorial ads to pastedowns seven photographic plates. Full credit: British Library / Granger, NYC - All rights reserved. This attractive copy is a fascinating peek document of the methods of one of the world's greatest showmen. Magical Rope Ties and Escapes Illustrated, etc. Through his performances, news coverage and even appearing in several silent films as himself, he was one of the most famous magicians in the world. (1874-1926) Houdini was a Hungarian-born American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. In MAGICAL ROPE TIES AND ESCAPES, Houdini advises on everything from the scripted "patter" to keep observers entertained during the escape ("There is nothing more contagious than exuberant enthusiasm, and it is sure to 'get' an audience") to the best type of rope to use for tricks (Silver Lake Sash Cord). Magical Rope Ties & Escapes (Inscribed and Signed). ![]() Another facet of his efforts to grow the magic field was his series of guidebooks for popular feats and tricks. Houdini wasn't just a master magician: he was a passionate educator, greatly expanding the membership and purview of the Society of American Magicians, revitalizing the group with new practitioners. Houdini's Paper Magic (3) Imprisoned With The Pharaohs (13) Magical Rope Ties and Escapes (8) Miracle Mongers and Their Methods (13) Secret Life of Houdini (60) Series: WAH Bookshelf (15) The Amazing Exploits of Houdini (3) The Right Way To Do Wrong (10) Unmasking of Robert-Houdin (14) Weird Tales (14) Writings (146) Yar The Primeval Man (4. ![]() First printing of this how-to magic book by the escape master himself, Harry Houdini. ![]()
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