shepard jane thurston (3 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. The first couple of pages have some stains and a small water damage on the upper right corner that doesn't affect the taxt. Some wear on the corners. Clean pages with no markings. Ships same day in most cases!The image in this listing is stock photo for reference. Actual item may differ. Any queries, just ask for photos. Your satisfaction matters!

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Green cloth boards with gilt lettering under illustrated dust jacket; small reproduction of an original Thurston poster laid in as issued. Fine in fine jacket. This is partially a reprint of Howard Thurston?s scarce 1929 memoir My Life of Magic, but also includes a previously unpublished manuscript by his daughter Jane Thurston Shepard, as well as a ?scrapbook? (articles, photos, etc.) contributed by Olson & Temple. Howard Thurston (1869-1936) was the most successful magician of his day. He began magic by learning card tricks, and called himself ?The King of Cards?, yet his stage performance was extensive, and at its height, he had eight train cars of equipment?the largest of any vaudeville magic act. His adopted daughter Jane provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into Thurston, with details not often seen when magicians write their own memoirs (which are usually at least partly self-promotion). Extra postage required for international or expedited shipping.

Hardcover. Condizione: As New. Condizione sovraccoperta: As New. As new in as new dust jacket, no markings or bookplates. No jacket tears or chips. This book reprints Thurston"s MY LIFE OF MAGIC ( ghost written by John Northern Hilliard and Walter B. Gibson) which was originally published by Dorrance in 1929. Also includes a memoir by his daughter Jane and a scrapbook section assembled by Olson and Temple. Illustrated with b&w reproductions and photos.