Harry Houdini Christopher Milbourne: Houdini A Pictorial Life HC 1st Edition For Sale

The 1976 Original: First printing issued as a large-format hardcover with a dust jacket. Contents:(Chapters Only)1 Chapter 1 Master of Manacles29 Chapter 2 Sensational Escapes61 Chapter 3 First to Fly Over Australia85 Chapter 4 The Film Maker119 Chapter 5 Conan Doyle and the Spirits145 Chapter 6 Houdini the Magician189 Appendix210 Acknowledgements and Sources212 Bibliography216 IndexHoudini a pictorial life milbourne christopherYou said: houdini a pictorial life milbourne christopherHoudini: A Pictorial Life is a highly regarded biographical book written by the prominent American magician and magic historian Milbourne Christopher, originally published in 1976 by the Thomas Y. Crowell Company. The work is celebrated for its deep visual and historical dive into the life of the world's most famous escape artist, Harry Houdini.Key Features and ContentUnrivaled Imagery: The book compiles over 250 rare photographs, historic magic posters, playbills, and illustrations [0.5.1, 0.5.6].Authoritative Source: Milbourne Christopher drew directly from his own massive personal collection of magic memorabilia—which was one of the largest private collections in the world [0.5.6, 0.5.10].Comprehensive Scope: It explores Houdini’s legendary escapes, his career as a silent movie filmmaker, his pioneering aviation flights in 1910, and his aggressive crusades against fraudulent spiritualists.Historical Appendix: Includes a facsimile reproduction of The Marvelous Adventures of Houdini, an rare autobiographical pamphlet originally published by Houdini himself in 1917.Make sure you click on our store icon. Thousands of rare and vintage items up for auction in our eBay Store. Make an offer available on all items. Many out of production and no longer available. Check it out! PLEASE NOTE: WE SELL VINTAGE COLLECTIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. WE ARE NOT DEALERS OF NEW ITEMS. IF YOU WANT OUT OF PRODUCTION, OUT OF STOCK, DISCOUNTED ITEMS, RARE, SCARCE, WE ARE FOR YOU. OUR DESCRIPTIONS ARE THE BEST WE KNOW. IF IT'S NOT PHOTOGRAPHED IT'S NOT INCLUDED. Make an offer available on all items. Many out of production and no longer available. Check it out! Please note: When we accept offers it is accepted with stated shipping charges per item. If you use a buy it now we can combine shipping charges. We will not do both: discount the item and reduce shipping charges. ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING PLEASE. WE DO NOT WANT ANY MISUNDERSTANDING ON DESCRIPTIONS. AN ADDITIONAL $2.00 FOR INSURANCE IS ADDED TO THE S/H FEE FOR ITEMS OVER $150.
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