Mentalism & Bizarre Magic

The New Encyclopedic Dictionary of Mentalism (Vol 1) compiled by Burling Hull.  1972 revised, enlarged and illustrated edition.  208 pages, 8 ½ by 11 in the very attractive 3 ring binder (the nicely printed version!).   VG, unmarked copy.  $75

Larry Becker’s World of Super Mentalism (Book One). (12) plus 156 pages, 8 ½ by 11, spiral bound. A clean, unmarked copy with only very light wear.  $25

Larry Becker’s Mentalism for Magicians.  Now uncommon 1981 Jeff Busby-Matt Corin Publication.  (6) plus 66 pages.  Fine copy.  $35

The Encyclopedia of Mentalism and Allied Arts by Robert Nelson.  1944 First Edition, First Printing.  The deluxe HB edition, gold titles on blue cloth front cover and spine. Printed on first quality finished paper, profusely illustrated.  Fine ink inscription, signed and dated by Nelson, to Canadian magician and collector Tom Auburn.  A very nice copy in the uncommon art dust jacket.  $75

Al Baker’s Mental Magic.  1949, xii plus 116 pages.  A fine, unmarked copy in the original pictorial blue cloth.  A fine Carl Jones Publication.  $35

Daemons, Darklings and Doppelgangers by Tony Shiels. 1968, 64 pages, very nice, clean copy, hardbound  in dust jacket.  Fine material for those appreciating magic with a bizarre slant.  $35

Miracles of my Friends II by Burton S.Sperber is the welcome follow-up to his 1982 first volume.  The previous book is long out of print and this volume is limited to only 1000 copies.  Included are favorite mental effects of Larry Becker, Leo Behnke, David Ben, Robin DeWitt, Paul Draper, Ed Fowler, Paul Green, Scott Grossberg,  Todd Karr, Nick Lewin, Max Maven, Jack Tillar and others including nine by the author.  This is a beautifully designed book by Leo Behnke, gold stamped front cover and spine with two Magic Castle cards mounted to the front cover.  xiv plus 124 pages.  $60

The Art of Stage Mind Reading or Second Sight.  1913. 55 pages in original pictorial wraps.  Fine copy.  $15 

The Compleat Magick: Testament and Complete Indexes.  The comprehensive Index Volume recently published to match the beautiful maroon bound set.  93 pages, 8 ½ by 11.  Includes other material pertaining to Bascom Jones’ periodical and other mentalism material by leading contributors.  $45

SH-H-H! It’s a Secret by Ted Annemann.  50 pages of mental routines.  Fine copy, $20 

202 Methods of Forcing by Ted Annemann.  35 pages of card forces, number forces, miscellaneous forces.  (Did you know there are actually 205?)  VG copy - $20

Magic and Mystery:  The Incredible Psychic Investigations of Harry Houdini and Joseph Dunninger.  1967 202 pages.  Fine copy, Hard bound in dust jacket.  $20 

Marie Boxley,  Astro Fate.  1984, 61 pages plus Astro Fate wheel.  A guide to doing astrology reading.  Several new copies.  $10 each. 

Out of the Spook Cabinet by Herman L. Weber.  1947 31 pages of producing a spook show and of spooky effects.   $10

Dariel Fitzkee, Contact Mind Reading - Expanded.  Third edition - enlarged. 1970. 38 pages.  "A complete and clear explanation of the nearest approach to genuine mind reading."

"May be done anywhere, at a moment's notice, without special apparatus or preparation." Mint copy.  $20

Bud Morris - Extra Sensory Deception. 1971, 40 pages of  magic with electronics, mentalism, gags, etc.  fine copy $10

Richard Himber's Mental Masterpiece.  Specially printed magazine and instructions for this book test.  Incredibly fine copy.  $25

Hereward Carrington - The "Psycho" Mind Reading Act.  Published by Thayer.  No Date. 16 pages.  Fine copy $10

Leading Reading: An Approach to Cold Reading by Luke Jermay. 2008, 27 pages, new copies. $13