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The Nelson Enterprises Master Catalog IndexB. W. McCarronRobert Nelson and his brother Larry ("Alla Rageh") started the Nelson Enterprises in 1921. This Master Index cross-references by title, catalog issue and page number every effect, book and manuscript issued by Nelson from 1927 through the last catalog in 1972. This Master Index represents a summary of:
- 45 years of Nelson Enterprises catalog offerings.
- 21 Nelson catalogs.
- 5846 total items appearing in those catalogs.
- 2476 total pages are summarized in this Master Index.
- 1276 separate effects, books, appear in this Master Index.
- 125 pages are in this Master Index.
- 36 months in preparation.
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E. M. Vernelo Catalog 1901Edward M. VerneloVernelo, another Chicago magic dealer, not only sold a good selection of magic tricks but also novelties, puzzles and a large selection of non-magic books. About half of this catalog is dedicated to books in all kinds of fields of interests including letter writing, public speaking, jokes, stories, bookkeeping, photography, calculations, and many more.
1st edition 1901, 192 pages. | $20 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Nelson Enterprises Catalog 12Robert A. NelsonRobert Nelson and his brother Larry ("Alla Rageh") started the Nelson Enterprises in 1921. Their first "catalogs" were printed on thin, onion-skin paper. By 1931, their catalogs were books in their own right, this one boasting 236 different effects, books, and services catering almost exclusively to the mental, mediumistic and gambling fraternities.
Originals of this catalog are virtually impossible to find, as they jealously hoarded by mentalists, magicians and occult collectors. Now reprinted in convenient PDF ebook format, the Nelson Enterprises Catalogue 12 is once again available to... | ★★★★★ $15 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Abbott Magic Catalog #6 1940Percy AbbottIf you have never looked through one of these big magic catalogs this one is a good example. Even though WWII had already started Abbott's was offering almost 2000 magic items for sale. They had pretty much everything one can think of.
1st edition 1940, 544 pages. | $15 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Magic Inc. Big Book CatalogFrances MarshallBooks are grouped in the following categories:
- Cards
- Coins
- Close-Up
- Mental
- Clowning, Balloons, Juggling, and Kid Shows
- Illusions
- Promotions
- Biography and History
- General
1st edition 1993; PDF 408 pages. | $15 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Magic Inc. Trick Catalog #24Frances MarshallExcerpt from the introduction:
Welcome to the world of MAGIC! It is one of the oldest performing arts and yet it is as up to date as tomorrow. You have been seeing some wonderful magical spectaculars on TV, with Henning, Blackstone, Copperfield and others and you know how great magic can be. Magic is important and it can make YOU important. You can learn all about the great magicians of the past, study the art of magic so you can learn to be a performer, and meet and know the great magicians of today. New books are constantly being issued on magic and there are hundreds of them already established... | $15 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Roterberg Catalog 15August RoterbergAugust Roterberg was a very successfull magic dealer working from Chicago in the 19th century. His catalogs and books are collector items. One of his catalogs, number 15, is reproduced in this ebook. Catalogs help collectors identify and date pieces in their collection. Reading through catalogs is for me an exercise in creativity. When I read an effect description I try to think of a method to achieve it, not knowing the secret behind the trick sold. I am sure you will enjoy browsing through this beautiful catalog with lots of illustrations.
1st edition 1913, 216 pages. | ★★★★★ $12 to wish listPDF & EPUB |
Supreme Catalog No. 39Edwin HooperI believe this is the largest magic catalog ever published. It clocks in at more than 620 pages and is bursting full with products. A unique lovely feature of this catalog is that each section is introduced by a famous magician: Mentalism by David Berglas, Ropes by Pavel, Comedy by Karrel Fox etc.
- Introduction (Paul Daniels)
- Accessories (Keith Churcher)
- Balloon Modeling (Bob Wooding)
- Books and Publications (Edwin A. Dawes)
- Canes and Candles (Jeff Atkins)
- Cards (Francis Haxton)
- Changing Bags and Egg Bags (Mark Raffles)
- Children's Magic (Terry Herbert)
- Close-Up Magic (Bobby Bernard)
- Comedy Magic (Karrell Fox)
- Escapology (David De-Val)
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Abbott Magic Catalog #15Recil BordnerThis 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 |
Magic Inc. Book Catalog 2Frances MarshallThe "Magic Ink" line of book catalogs.
Excerpt from the introduction:
Welcome to the world of MAGIC! It is one of the oldest performing arts and yet it is as up to date as tomorrow. You have been seeing some wonderful magical spectaculars on TV, with Henning, Blackstone, Copperfield and others and you know how great magic can be.
Magic is important and it can make YOU important. You can learn all about the great magicians of the past, study the art of magic so you can learn to be a performer, and meet and know the great magicians of today. New books are constantly being issued on magic... | $12 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Magic Inc. Trick Catalog #28Frances Marshall
Tricks are grouped in the following categories:
- Beginning Magic
- Card magic
- Money Magic
- Close-Up Magic
- Mentalism
- Kids Show Magic
- Stage Magic
- Miscellaneous Magic
- Prices
1st edition 1994; PDF 224 pages. | $12 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Magic Inc. Book Catalog 1968Frances MarshallThis catalog is great because not only does it list various books in different categories, it also features informative articles. The articles you will find are:
- Building a Collection / Leo Behnke
- Are Magic Books Worthwhile? / John Mulholland
- Books about Books / Robert Lund
- The Calculated Risk / Dr. Edwin A. Dawes
- Magical Bookie / S. R. Patrick
- The Magician and Comedy / Robert Orben
- Quest for Magic Books / George Jenness
- Buy Lines / J. B. Findlay
1st edition 1968; PDF 147 pages. | $12 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Magic Inc. Book Catalog 2 (1984)Frances MarshallThe "Magic Ink" line of book catalogs.
This catalog has the same title, Book Catalog No. 2, the "magic ink" line of book catalogs, as this one but was issued likely a few years earlier around 1984.
1st edition 1984; PDF 287 pages. | $12 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Blue Book 1960KC Card CoNow included is the 8-page yellow supplement.
Just 15 years after WWII, life was good. As the world rebuilt itself, prosperity reigned. Returning soldiers who needed an outlet to keep their competitive edge found what they were looking for in gambling. Neighborhood poker games, back-alley craps,... | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Abbott Magic Catalog #21 1976Recil BordnerA 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 |
Abbott Magic Catalog #24 1993Recil BordnerA 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 #17 1967Recil BordnerMagic products are being offered in the following categories:
- Accessories
- Advertising
- Ball Section
- Bird Cages
- Block Tricks
- Books
- Bottle Tricks
- Candle Tricks
- Cane Tricks
- Card Magic
- Change Bags
- Cigarette Tricks
- Close-Up, Pocket and Intimate Magic
- Coin and Money Magic
- Comedy Effects
- Cups and Balls
- Dice Magic
- Egg Tricks
- Escapes
- Flower Magic
- Glasses
- Illusions
- Kid-Show Magic
- Light Bulbs
- Linking Rings
- Liquid Magic
- Livestock Tricks
- Mental Effects
- Milk Tricks
- Miscellaneous
- Paper Magic
- Production Magic
- Rice Bowls
- Rope Tricks
- Silk Magic
- Spook Material
- Tables
- Thimbles
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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:
- Accessories
- Advertising
- Ball Section
- Bird Cages
- Block Tricks
- Books
- Bottle Tricks
- Candle Tricks
- Cane Tricks
- Card Magic
- Change Bags
- Cigarette Tricks
- Close-Up, Pocket and Intimate Magic
- Coin and Money Magic
- Comedy Effects
- Cups and Balls
- Dice Magic
- Egg Tricks
- Escapes
- Flower Magic
- Glasses
- Illusions
- Kid-Show Magic
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Abbott Magic Catalog #23 1987Recil BordnerThis catalog includes a price list.
1st edition 1987, 516 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 |
Felsman Catalog No. 17Arthur P. FelsmanArthur P. Felsman took over August Roterberg's business. His catalog looks very similar to the Roterberg catalog with beautiful illustrations and detailed product descriptions. Compare for example with Roterberg Catalog No. 15.
1st edition 1919, 189 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Supreme Catalog No. 4 Part 1 (1966)Edwin HooperA long list of unbelievable variety, depth and breadth of magic tricks, illusions, apparatus, accessories and more. So much in fact that this catalog required three parts.
1st edition 1966, 432 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Abbott Magic Catalog #26 2004Greg BordnerThe latest big catalog from Abbott Magic.
1st edition 2004, 472 pages. | $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |
Supreme Catalog No. 38Edwin HooperThis catalog has four color plates in the middle and a price list at the very end.
- Accessories
- Canes and Candles
- Cards
- Changing Bags and Egg Bags
- Children's Magic
- Close-Up Magic
- Comedy Magic
- Escapology
- Flowers and Plumes
- General Magic
- Illusionettes
- Liquid Magic
- Livestock Magic
- Manipulation
- Mentalism
- Money Magic
- Production Items
- Puppets and Ventriloquial Characters
- Rope Magic
- Silks and Ribbons
1st edition 1989, 613 pages. | ★★★★★ $10 to wish listPDF_facsimile |