A Lifetime in Magic

Pictorial wrappers, illustrated, 132 pages plus Abbott’s Magic for Magicians at rear. Toning to covers, else in good condition. Later edition combining the two books Percy Abbott wrote. The biographical portion includes fascinating anedcotes of his tours in Asia and America, including work with Harry Thurston. The book of tricks describes and illustrates several items that would become standards in the Abbott catalogs for years to come, including an early version of the Spectacular Finale production.