Flash Paper Tips by Stuart Robson & Ralph W. Read (D. Robbins & Co.)

Description

Condition: Very good 

Flash Paper Tips (authored by Stuart Robson and Ralph W. Read, published by D. Robbins & Co., Inc.) is a classic mid-century specialty monograph dedicated to the handling, safety, and magical applications of nitrocellulose flash paper. The booklet compiles professional tips, utility handlings, quick visual productions, vanishes, and flash-fire transitions used in close-up, parlor, and stage acts.

Ralph W. Read was one of magic’s most prolific technical writers (famous for his work on the Tarbell Course), and Stuart Robson contributed immense practical wisdom regarding theatrical effects. Flash paper remains one of the most striking visual elements in magic for grabbing attention instantly. Featuring bold red-and-white cover artwork depicting a hand igniting flash paper, this vintage softcover booklet is a practical manual and a wonderful collectible for fans of D. Robbins & Co. ephemera and specialty magic utilities.