Magic Scrapbook

Scrapbook of clippings and articles, including many examples from the famous R.J. Reynolds "It's Fun to be Fooled" campaign exposing the secrets related to famous stage illusions and magic tricks from the late 1930s. Color, sepia, and black-and white clippings exposing the Fakir's Basket Trick, Houdini's Milk Can Trick, and a host of others are included, along with articles and tricks explained by Cardini (including pictures of his card manipulation), Harlan Tarbell, Abbott's (picturing the front of the famous magic shop in the 1940s), Harry Blackstone (teaching various tricks) and more. Some tipped in with mounting corners, others laid in. Scrapbook covers almost detached, else contents in good condition.