hillcountrymagic
$19.00
Condition: Very Good
17 Simple But Mysterious Tricks to Entertain Your Friends was created as a promotional giveaway booklet by Agnew the Magician (FE Agnew) for the Signal Oil Company in 1938.
Content: A classic mid-century advertising pitchman booklet featuring quick, easy-to-do tricks with everyday household items, coins, matches, and playing cards, designed for amateur magicians and families.
Historical Context: Promotional booklets issued by regional oil and gas companies (like Signal Gas) during the 1930s and 1940s form a distinct niche in magic advertising ephemera. Agnew toured on behalf of commercial sponsors to drive station traffic.
Format: Staple-bound softcover promotional pamphlet featuring blue and cream cover graphics with a full-length illustration of Agnew in top hat and tails unfurling a banner alongside the official Signal Gas logo.
