Set Reminder2023-02-25 12:00:002023-02-25 12:00:00America/New_YorkBidsquareBidsquare : The Ricky Jay Collection https://www.bidsquare.com/auctions/potter-potter/the-ricky-jay-collection-21935 This was Potter & Potter's first sale from the singular, eclectic collection of Ricky Jay, the lauded actor, celebrated sleight-of-hand magician, and noted author, who curated his own extensive collection of magic, circus, and showbiz ephemera.
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The Magic Oracle; Or, Conjuror?s Guide: Containing the Whole Art of Legerdemain? etc. Glasgow: Printed for the Booksellers, 1856. Chapbook with wood engraved image to front wrapper, tables in text. Twelve leaves in one gathering; 12mo. [1-3], 4-24. Includes instructions for making fireworks, and fire eating, as well as conjuring and mathematical tricks. Marginal tears, spine canted, minor toning and wear to extremities; good. Scarce. See Toole Stott 471 for an undated edition which collates identically.