Will goldston locked books for sale the genii forum. If your a magician this is a great book to read for ideas, make the old magic new. Further exclusive magical secrets by will goldston. The second book is of the same format of the first but contains the. Original green cloth with gilt lettering and decoration. The volume includes 414 superbly illustrated descriptions of tricks from his rare 1916 magical scraps, probably the greatest collection in existence. Despite these defects, this is a very usuable, complete copy of a scarce goldston title, which contains material just as interesting as goldston s more famous locked books.
The best of margaret goldston, book 2 alfred music. My aim from the beginning has been to gather together from all sources everything new and big in magic that has not been fully explained before. A reprint in the highest quality of a much soughtafter volume originally written and published by will goldston part of the. The davenport story volume 4 fergus roy vanishing inc. Including exclusive magical secrets 1912, more exclusive magical secrets.
The author, will goldston, was born in 1878 in liverpool and first went on stage under the name carl devo. Further exclusive magical secrets by will goldston martins. The davenport story volume 4 the final volume and climax of this universally acclaimed series. Managed the conjuring, theatrical, and entertainment departments at gamages 190514. Exclusive magical secrets the famous locked book of. Jul 18, 2001 i have for sale the set of four will goldston locked books as reprinted by collectors workshop in a limited edition of 250 copies. Originally published as a locked book in a small now exceedingly rare private edition customers who bought this product also purchased.
As a magician, you should not be able to walk in a magic shop goldstons, mainly and browse the book the lock would have prevented you. I have for sale the set of four will goldston locked books as reprinted by collectors workshop in a limited edition of 250 copies. These are among 4 of the most valued and prized books in the history of magic. Locked on i personally did not like the book locked on by tom clancy. The second book is of the same format of the first but contains the explanation of almost all the effects of chung ling soo.
This title was issued both in a locked leather binding and in the present form as a book with brass plates affixed to each board which a brass bar would be fitted through and then locked in place. The author, will goldston, was born in 1878 in liverpool and. This thread has been locked by the moderators of rmagic. The davenport story v4 will goldston the man and the legend. My aim from the beginning has been to gather together from all sources everything new and big in magic that has not. Here is a brief bibliography of some of the hundreds of public domain magic books available for free. Lot detail four goldston deluxe edition magic books. Exclusive magical secrets by will goldston 1977, paperback. Feb 28, 2011 a few years after the publication of exclusive magical secrets, in 1921, will goldston published his second locked book, titled, quite obviously, more exclusive magical secrets.
The davenport story volumes 1 thru 4 complete set book. A hardbound reprint of goldston s annuals from 1907 to 1916 as issued by the collectors workshop in 1990. Founded the magicians club in 1911, serving as treasurer throughout but running it as a oneman selfserving club, until it passed into limbo in ww ii. Two exciting collections of elementary book 1 and late elementary book 2 piano solos depicting cities and countries around the world. Exclusive magical secrets the famous locked book of magic. Goldstons locked books post by jon elion thu may 16, 2002 9. While locked is its own separate story, which doesnt. Twohundred and thirtytwo pages of magical mysteries complete with all the. Magical secrets 1921 and further exclusive magical secrets 1927 were part of the locked books by will goldston. These are all leather bound with gold lettering and mottled end papers. These are much sought after by collectors today and can fetch up to. This is the first volume in the famous series of locked books by will goldston. Twohundred and thirtytwo pages of magical mysteries complete with all the original classic drawings.
Its has great insight into how tricks were performed by magicians of old. The magicians own book, or, the whole art of conjuring being a complete hand book of parlor magic, and containing over one thousand optical, chemical, mechanical, magnetical, and magical experiments, amusing transmutations, astonishing sleights and subtleties, celebrated card deceptions, ingenious tricks with numbers, curious and. This is a matching set, all four volumes handnumbered 221. It was bound with a lock on the cover and became known as the locked book of magical secrets. Great for teachers who dont want their students to get locked in to hand positions. Exclusive magical secrets was originally published by the magician ltd as a limited edition of in 1912. This is the second volume in the famous series of locked books by will goldston. Ernest goldston is 66 years old and was born on 12191953. The best quality replicas of the famed will goldston series of locked books. I am a kind a of reader that likes books to be fast paced and on going. This is the amazing story of will goldston, one of the most influential. Will goldston s card system of exclusive magical secrets.
Exclusive magical secrets by will goldston free epub, mobi, pdf ebooks download, ebook torrents download. The fact that locked is a real book may come as a surprise, as the ya novelwithintheshow is written by a character within the original famous in love. The third volume of will goldstons lockedbook series fascinating history and superb magic. Exclusive magical secrets compiled by will goldston in 1921 became part of the locked books. It was bound with a lock on the cover and became known as. Beautiful hardbound with gold gilt on cover and spine.
This book reminds me of the movie the illusionist in the way some of the props are described. The volume includes 414 superbly illustrated descriptions of tricks. A few years after the publication of exclusive magical secrets, in 1921, will goldston published his second locked book, titled, quite obviously, more exclusive magical secrets. Cw reproduced these every page and illustartion in these beautiful volumes with burgundy kivar bindings, french parchtoned end sheets, gold embossed covers and spines and solid brass hardware. A special collection of 6 late elementary to early intermediate favorite piano solos. Will goldstons exclusive magical secrets by goldston will.
Exclusive magical secrets by will goldston, paperback. Ernest goldston j, 66 troy, ny has court or arrest. Not to mention the great conversions surrounding the comparison to the locked magic book in the harry potter movie. Folio book composed of sheets that are folded once and printed on both sides, making two leaves and four pages. This is the amazing story of will goldston, one of the most influential magicians of the last century, gathered from thousands of documents acquired by the davenport. The davenport story v4 will goldston the man and the. The kindle version is only 85 pages about 25% the length of the original famous in love novel. A reprint in the highest quality of a much soughtafter volume originally written and published by will goldston part of the locked books set. One reason is that the book was a bit slow paced at times. Including the magical secrets lockedbook trilogy and great magicians tricks. Oblong folios are produced the same way but bound at the short edge, producing a book typically more than 14 inches deep. Ernest goldstone, earnest goldston, ernest j goldston and ernest j goldston are some of the alias or nicknames that ernest has used. Some years later, will goldston will publish the last book in this series, but this time without a lock.
Further exclusive magical secrets by will goldston quality. Ownermanager of aladdin house will goldston ltd 191448 in london. Dan theres definitely a line in the book where his dad is referred to as an angry black man with a gun it stuck in my mind as i had an unconsciousmore theres definitely a line in the book where his dad is referred to as an angry black man with a gun it stuck in my mind as i had an unconscious visualisation of him as a white man until that point. However, as the book is without a lock, i will not talk about it here. This extensive magical work is divided into 10 parts. Goldston was the author of some of the greatest works on magic particularly his famous locked book series. He writes in his introduction about his motivation to publish this book. Will goldston exclusive magical secrets p32h4xhp5ji4. A large volume containing diagrams of clever apparatus, profiles of magicians and more. The davenport story volume 4 will goldston the man and the. Special chapters are devoted to houdini, who contributes a range of escapes, and buatier. Pages from great magicians tricks text based pdf by conjuring arts. All from the publishers deluxe editions of 250 copies, full maroon leather.
For example at the beginning of the book it was all about chasing terrorists, so i thought i was going to. Printed over a decade ago in 1990 and 1991, these have become almost as highly desired by some collectors as the originals. Pdf exclusive magical secrets by will goldston conjuring arts. As well as performing for queen victoria he socialized with nobility and magics elite. Exclusive magical secrets the famous locked book of magic tricks descriptions goldston download bok. The pieces get the pianists fingers traveling with shifting fivefinger positions. This was one of the fabled locked books of will goldston, one of the greatest marketing gimmicks ever devised for a conjuring book. Apr 18, 2017 the locked novella itself is a quick read. Magicgizmo more exclusive magical secrets by will goldston. As well as performing for queen victoria, he socialized with nobility and magics elite. Parts 1 and 2 cover pocket and small apparatus tricks.
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