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Cost: $400.00

Hindoo Magic

Magic

“MYSTERY MAKES THE BABY GROPE FOR THE MOON, THE ASTRONOMER AIM HIS TELESCOPE AT THE STAR”

MAGIC. Hindoo Magic. P.C. Sorcar, The Man with X'ray Eyes. Calcutta: Susil Gupta, (1944). Octavo, original cream paper boards, original blue illustrated dust jacket. $400.

First edition, with numerous in-text “sleight-of-hand” woodcuts in red.

Included is a description of the famous "Indian Rope Trick," as well as "up-to-date amazing and highly interesting magical secrets commonly used by the learned Professors of Indian Magic." Owner signature.

Minor toning, chipping to spine ends of charming illustrated dust jacket.

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