The Magician's Own Book or The Whole Art of Conjuring 

By George Arnold

🪄 The Magician’s Own Book (1857) – The Whole Art of Conjuring!

Step back in time and unlock the secrets of 19th-century parlor magic with The Magician’s Own Book, a legendary handbook first published in 1857 by Dick & Fitzgerald of New York. This beautifully illustrated volume is packed with over 1,000 magical feats and fascinating curiosities—an entire evening’s worth of entertainment between two covers!

Condition Description for "Magician’s Own Book" (Antique Edition)
This is an authentic antique hardcover edition of The Magician’s Own Book, showing signs of its age and well-earned shelf life. The decorative cloth cover retains its embossed detailing and gold-stamped illustration, though both front and back show noticeable fading and surface wear. The spine has fraying at both the head and foot, with wear to the corners and some splitting along the edges. Surface soiling and foxing are present, particularly along the fore-edge and rear cover.

The binding appears intact but shows signs of softening, and the pages, while age-toned and lightly foxed, remain legible and surprisingly well-preserved considering the book's age. Ideal for collectors seeking a display-worthy piece with genuine vintage character or magic historians interested in the original artifact rather than a pristine reprint.

This is a reader’s or collector’s copy in fair to good antique condition, offered as-is with all the charm—and imperfections—of a well-traveled magical tome.

🎩 What’s Inside?

• Optical, chemical, mechanical, magnetic & magical experiments

• Astonishing sleights & celebrated card tricks

• Ingenious number puzzles & amusing transmutations

• Classic effects from famed performers of the era

• Illustrated with over 500 woodcuts for easy learning

📚 Whether you’re a magic historian, collector, or an aspiring conjuror, this book is a treasure trove of old-school charm and clever deception. It’s a delightful blend of education and amusement, written with the hope of transforming any parlor into a stage of wonder.

⚡ Originally endorsed by famed magician John Wyman, Jr., this edition provides clear instructions for mystifying friends and family the Victorian way—no batteries required!

💡 Perfect for collectors, magic enthusiasts, or anyone who loves a touch of vintage wonder.

👉 Add this timeless classic to your library or magic collection today. A charming piece of magical history that continues to entertain, educate, and mystify—over 160 years later!

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