included is the first documentation and illustration of the famous "Cup and Ball" magic tricks still used by magicians today
To the Faithful and Discreet Disciple of Wisdom
clean and have no interior markings
Israel and the Sacred Number 33
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PARLOUR PASTIME FOR THE YOUNG - 1st 1857 MAGIC TRICKS, GAMES, PUZZLES, CHARADES 1st EDITION / SIGNED / RARE included is the first documentationPARLOUR PASTIME FOR THE YOUNG Book Details + Condition: James Blackwood (London). First Edition, 1857. Scarce. Hardcover. 208 pages. Brown boards with gilt decoration to front, and gilt to all edges. Featuring engraved illustrations. Edited by English journalist George Frederick Pardon, here credited as Uncle George, this book is subtitled, "Consisting of Pantomime and Dialogue Charades, Fire Side Games, Riddles, Enigmas, Charades, Conundrums,