One of 500 copies. Set of two volumes. Publisher’s beige and blue cloth with titles stamped in gilt; cloth slipcases. Illustrated throughout with additional material by Jim Steinmeyer. Toning to slipcase and covers, else in very good condition. A chronicle of the Thurston show and its illusions (and the methods behind them) with explanatory photos taken in the 1910s. This behind-the-scenes look at one of the great Golden Age touring shows is like having a backstage view of its secrets and innermost workings. A sought-after set for collectors and students of the art alike.
