Max Holden

Max and Tess Holden established their magic mail-order business in 1929. Through the years, the business grew to three locations (Boston, Philadelphia, and New York City). The Max Holden catalog grew to hundreds of pages, offering merchandise from their own line of magic and books, as well as those of prominent manufacturers such as Petrie-Lewis, Thayer, and many others.

Arranged by subject, the effects include spirit effects, close-up magic, mentalism, livestock effects, books, blueprints, tricks with cards, money, cigarettes, liquids, candles, silks, slates, thimbles, and many others. ...

This was the catalog for Max Holden's Magic Shop. He had two stores, one in New York City, and one in Boston. He specialized in books. The 8 issues run from 1948 to 1951.

PDF 36 pages.

Manuale professionale per intrattenitori, presentatori, animatori, presentatori, comici, clown, prestigiatori etc. o semplicemente per divertirsi con gli amici

In questo favoloso ebook trovi tutto, ma proprio tutto, sulle ombre con le mani (dette anche impropriamente "ombre cinesi")

Max Holden fu un noto professionista e scrittore e in quest'opera ti mette in grado di costruire uno spettacolo completo professionale con l'uso sollo delle tue mani e di un fascio di luce. Anche se non sei un professionista ma vuoi solo far divertire i tuoi amici o i bambini, troverai eccezionale questo manuale....

This is a wonderful introduction to juggling, covering a wide variety of branches in the world of juggling - from balls to plates, clubs to hats and other objects.

3. Contents
4. Preface
6. Introduction
9. Ball Juggling
11. - To Juggle Three Balls
13. - Juggling Four Balls
14. - Five Ball Juggling
15. - The English Boomerang Ball
18. Elementary Juggling Glossary
21. Club Juggling
22. - The Art Of Double Or Formation Juggling
25. Plate Spinning
28. Plate Juggling
30. Hoop Juggling
31. Hat Juggling
33. Hat Spinning
38. The Art Of Juggling The "Devil Sticks"
39. Novelty Juggling

This ebook gives a very nice glimpse into the past. It describes the routines and effects of the programmes of famous magicians. You will find descriptions of programmes by Dai Vernon, Al Baker, Annemann, Cardini, Blackstone, Dante, Davenport, Hugard, Keating, and many more. Check the table of contents link further down for the complete list.

1st edition, 1937, Max Holden, New York City; 49 pages.

Table of Contents

2. Percy Abbott
2. AMAC
3. Annemann
4. Al Baker
4. Roy Benson
5. Walter Baker & Co
5. McDonald Birch & Co
5. John Blackledge
5. John Booth ...