hillcountrymagic
$20.00
Condition: Good with original inserts
Published in 1960 by Louis Tannen, Inc., Magiclog No. 3 is a historic catalog and mail-order supplement issued by the renowned New York City magic establishment. Functioning as a vital showcase for mid-century magic, the publication provided professional magicians, enthusiasts, and collectors with access to the latest apparatus, close-up props, mentalism effects, and stage illusions. In addition to manufactured items, Magiclog No. 3 featured a curated selection of instructional magic literature, trick manuscripts, and lecture notes from contemporary performers, serving as a comprehensive commercial snapshot of the era's magic industry.
Visually and structurally, the catalog captures the charm of mid-20th-century magic marketing through detailed line illustrations, expressive product write-ups, and practical routine descriptions. It bridges classic pre-war effects with the emerging trends of 1960s magic, offering both entry-level tricks and specialized equipment for working pros. Today, Magiclog No. 3 remains a valued piece of magic ephemera and a historical reference for identifying vintage manufactured apparatus, pricing trends, and published works from Tannen’s iconic shop during one of its most influential periods.
