(Edon, Ohio: 20th September 1910 - 8th September 1981)
Did semi-pro magic in home town while working on the family farm. Taking an advance on his inheritance, he became a magic dealer, joining Percy Abbott as a junior partner at Abbott's in early 1934. Co-invented (with U.F. Grant) Amputation (by 1940). Sole owner of Abbott's since 1959. Bought the Petrie-Lewis Mfg. Co. in 1968. On his death in 1981 Abbott's passed to his son Greg.
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Abbott Magic Catalog #15Recil Bordner This catalog #15 was the first catalog issued after Percy Abbott's death. The exact date is not clear but most likely it appeared in 1962. ~1962, 488 pages. | $12 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #17 1967 (used)Recil Bordner Softcover catalog in good condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #18 1969 (used)Recil Bordner Softcover catalog in ok condition. Cover at spine is damaged and coming loose. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #23 1987 (used)Recil Bordner Softcover catalog in good condition. This catalog includes a price list. | $10 to wish list | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #25 1997 (used)Recil Bordner Softcover catalog in good condition. A huge catalog including index and price list. | $10 to wish list | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #16 1964 (used)Recil Bordner Softcover catalog in ok condition. For details on the contents see the digital edition. | $10 to wish list | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #16 1964Recil BordnerMagic products are being offered in the following categories:
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Abbott Magic Catalog #22Recil Bordner The catalog gives a date of 1976, but that is the same date as #21, which means they probably forgot to change it. Most likely this catalog was published in the early 1980s. The latest date mentioned anywhere in the catalog is 1981. My best guess therefore is that this catalog was released in 1981 or 1982. 1st edition 198?, 448 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #20 1972Recil Bordner Includes a historical sketch about Abbott Magic, how it came to be, and why it was started in Colon, MI. 1st edition 1972, 464 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #25 1997Recil BordnerA huge catalog including index and price list. 1st edition 1997, 525 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #23 1987Recil BordnerThis catalog includes a price list. 1st edition 1987, 516 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #18 1969Recil BordnerAfter the index in the back is a section of 14 pages with additional products. This means it is likely that Abbott catalog #18 is pretty much identical to Abbott catalog #17 except for this final section of products. Magic products are being offered in the following categories:
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Abbott Magic Catalog #17 1967Recil BordnerMagic products are being offered in the following categories:
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Abbott Magic Catalog #24 1993Recil Bordner A massive catalog featuring magic tricks in all categories from balls and birds to cards and coins and wands and watches. 1st edition 1993, 575 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile | |||
Abbott Magic Catalog #21 1976Recil Bordner A massive catalog featuring magic tricks in all categories from balls and birds to cards and coins and wands and watches. 1st edition 1976, 516 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |