The Magic Magic Book

An inquiry into the venerable history & operation of the oldest trick conjuring books

oclc70450975
authorRicky Jay
subjectVija Celmins, Jane Hammond, Ricky Jay, Justen Ladda, Glenn Ligon
publisherWhitney Museum
price$1700.00 SOLD OUT
The magic magic book: an inquiry into the venerable history & operation of the oldest trick conjuring books, designated "blow books" [for whomsoever bloweth on the pages, if he be versed in the secret method, may cause the images to appear, vanish & change at will several times] adorned with original renderings from the ateliers of these esteemed delineators of artistic impression, embellished with ancient iconography from the collection of the author of this curious compendium. Limited ed. of 300 copies.