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The Definitive Reference Guide to Vintage & Classic Magic Props, Die Boxes, Cages, and Mechanical Marvels
Rare, vintage and highly collectible: Classic Magic with Apparatus (Volume II of the legendary 11-volume Albo series), authored by renowned magic historian Dr. Robert J. Albo, with contributions from master magic creators Patrick Page and Marvin Burger.
Published in 1976 by the Magic Classics Company, this foundational text remains one of the most sought-after reference works for collectors, historians, and performers of prop-based conjuring. This specific copy is hand-numbered #753 of a limited edition of only 1,000 copies and is signed/inscribed by the author.
Spanning 208 pages, Volume II is widely celebrated for its extensive section on block and die magic—covering over 37 variations of die boxes, transpositions, and vanishing blocks—alongside detailed mechanical breakdowns of drawer boxes, mirror apparatus, and bird cages. Illustrated throughout with detailed diagrams by Bob Johnson and full-color photo plates showcasing historic magic apparatus.
Product Details:
Author(s): Dr. Robert J. Albo, Patrick Page, Marvin Burger
Illustrations & Photography: Bob Johnson / Color Plates
Publisher: Magic Classics Company
Publication Date: 1976 (1st Edition)
Edition: Limited Edition, Hand-Numbered #753 of 1,000
Features: Signed/Inscribed by Dr. Robert Albo
Format: Hardcover (Black cloth with gold foil stamping)
Pages: 208 pages + full-color photographic inserts
Contents Include:
1. Magic Craftsmen Past and Present: Historical overview of premier European and American prop makers.
2. Blocks & Die Tricks: Die Boxes, Chimney Vanishes, Phantom Die Cabinet, Block Transpositions, Squeeze-Away Block, Baffling Blocks (ABC Blocks), and Eric Lewis’ Miraculous Blocks.
3. Drawer Boxes: 14 distinct mechanical constructions and applications.
4. Mirrors & Optics: 10 essential mirror-based apparatus routines.
5. Cages & Livestock: 16 vanishing and appearing cage effects.
6. Potpourri & Miscellaneous Magic: Classic vanishing and transposition routines.
**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS**
