This book goes is a snapshot of 1950s British magic. Rather than explaining how to perform tricks, this is a collection of chapters on different aspects of the magic world including magic history, magic books and magic societies. For magic history researchers it is extremely useful as it contains a contemporary list of British magic shops and manufacturers complete with addresses. 
 
Condition: Fair/good, boards marked and worn, owner's stamp to front endpaper, pages yellowed. 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year: 1955/1956 (1st)
Publisher: Abbey Library
Pages: 141
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 23 X 17cm