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The Sphinx the long established independent journal of the magical arts that ran from March 1902 to March 1953.
First issue by A. M. Wilson
It started in Chicago, Illinois by William Hilliar and moved to Missouri in 1904 when the Kansas City physician, Dr. A. M. Wilson, took over as editor (Vol. 3 No. 8). The number of pages per issue varied from twelve to fifty or more.
1938 issue
In 1906, Houdini started his own magazine partly in an effort to disparage and destroy The Sphinx, but the Conjurers' Monthly Magazine went out of business after only two years.
The 28 years of Dr. Wilson's ownership, the magazine covered one of golden ages of magic. Vaudeville was at it's height, bringing a variety magicians from all over the world to the larger cities of North America.
With Volume 1 Number 9, "The Sphinx" became the western organ of the Society of American Magicians and starting with Volume 8, it become the official organ of the Society of American Magicians.
Dr. Wilson died in April of 1930. William Larsen, who had idolized the doctor, had entertained hopes of taking over The Sphinx. Instead, that honor went to John Mulholland of New York. Mulholland established The Sphinx Publishing Corporation in New York City to assume the liability of producing the The Sphinx magazine around 1930.
Annemann attempts to buy the Sphinx in 1938 can be seen in his Jinx magazine (No. 95, No. 114, and No. 115).
Some of the many contributors over the years were: Ted Annemann, Al Baker, Fred Braue, Milbourne Christopher, Joseph Dunninger, Ade Duval, Karrell Fox, Robert Harbin, Guy Jarrett, Dr. Stanley Jaks, Ed Marlo, John Scarne and Harlan Tarbell.
A complete set would contain 52 volumes, 597 issues, and almost 17,000 pages.
Another magazine about the same timeframe and longevity, but published in the UK was the Magic Wand.
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Peter Rabbit Magician Complete Magic Show book set w/ Box accessories 1942
Magic and included (kind of hiding next to box in photos) please read below for condition
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail
Peter Rabbit, the magician Paperback – 1942
by Mel Richards (Author)
Original Box
Tissue
Original Book Complete
Very rare item in this condition
Book size about 9 by 12 inches with unnumbered pages. Red plastic comb binding with color illustrated paper covered boards--front cover die-cut. I have seen this book with two different comb bindings, this book with two separate combs at top and bottom, other books with a comb binding running the entire length of the spine. I am not certain as to precedence but my belief is that the two comb format is the earliest. Book consists of eight color illustrated mostly text pages each facing a page with a trick in a paper pocket. Also, at the rear of the book is a photo of 'Peter's Magic Carpet'. Additionally in the Original Envelope which contained the tricks to be inserted in each paper pocket are five Programs and five Tickets. And, finally, the original black Magic Wand. A very difficult book to find with all of the called for pieces present. VERY GOOD
Please see photos for all the amazing pieces so together with this sale. I am 99% sure this is complete
Box has a few tore edges, some dirty spots and discoloring throughout items. I dont see any damage to accessories
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