{"product_id":"the-oriental-magic-of-the-bambergs-vol-i-dr-robert-j-albo-eric-c-lewis-david-bamberg-1973-hand-numbered-753-1000-signed","title":"The Oriental Magic of the Bambergs (Vol I) – Dr. Robert J. Albo, Eric C. Lewis, \u0026 David Bamberg (1973) | Hand-Numbered #753\/1000 SIGNED","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Like new \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Landmark Chronicle of the Bamberg Dynasty (Tobias, Okito, \u0026amp; Fu Manchu) \u0026amp; Definitive Guide to Asian-Style Apparatus Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUp for sale is a rare, highly collectible copy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Oriental Magic of the Bambergs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the premier foundational volume (Volume I) in Dr. Robert J. Albo’s legendary 11-volume \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Magic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series. Co-authored with renowned magic author Eric C. Lewis and David Bamberg (\"Fu Manchu\"), this book stands as the definitive historical and technical record of the legendary Bamberg theatrical dynasty spanning seven generations—focusing heavily on the genius of Tobias Bamberg, Theodore Bamberg (\"Okito\"), and David Bamberg (\"Fu Manchu\").\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished in 1973 by the San Francisco Book Company, this work is world-famous for its exhaustive mechanical breakdowns of Okito’s handcrafted apparatus, paint styles, decal work, and iconic stage illusions. This specific copy is hand-numbered #753 of a limited edition of only 1,000 copies and is signed\/inscribed by Dr. Robert J. Albo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBound in rich red cloth with bright gold gilt stamping, this 316-page masterwork features detailed mechanical drawings, rare archival photography, and high-quality color photo plates showcasing original Okito and Fu Manchu props from the private collections of Dr. Albo and top magic historians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAuthor(s): Dr. Robert J. Albo, Eric C. Lewis, David Bamberg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePublisher: San Francisco Book Company \/ Magic Classics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePublication Date: 1973 (1st Edition)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEdition: Limited Edition, Hand-Numbered #753 of 1,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures: Signed\/Inscribed by Dr. Robert J. Albo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFormat: Hardcover (Red cloth with gold gilt foil stamping)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePages: 316 pages + full-color photographic inserts \u0026amp; fold-out diagrams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents Include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1. The Bamberg Dynasty: Detailed biographical histories of the seven generations of Bamberg illusionists, featuring rare family photographs, letters, and programs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2. The Illusions \u0026amp; Secrets of Okito: Complete workshop blueprints, measurements, paint formulas, and secret mechanics for Okito’s signature props (including the Okito Checker Cabinet, Bowl Production, Gobi Bowl, Nest of Boxes, Tea Caddy, and Mat Trick).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3. The Magic of Fu Manchu: Stage illusions, comedy routines, and presentation scripts from David Bamberg’s famous South American illusion show.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4. Apparatus Construction \u0026amp; Decal Work: Specialized chapters breaking down the Asian art motifs, lacquer finishes, and handcrafted details unique to Okito apparatus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"hillcountrymagic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44072381579323,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/7751\/1995\/files\/9E1DF8EC-FBCE-420F-A352-41C6FC49BE7D.jpg?v=1788019429","url":"https:\/\/hillcountrymagic.com\/products\/the-oriental-magic-of-the-bambergs-vol-i-dr-robert-j-albo-eric-c-lewis-david-bamberg-1973-hand-numbered-753-1000-signed","provider":"hillcountrymagic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}