Magic Collection of Rudiger Deutsch: Part II
Sat, Oct 31, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 385
Eleven Engraved Plates titled ?Figures de Magie Blanche.? P...
Estimate: $400 - $800
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Eleven Engraved Plates titled ?Figures de Magie Blanche.? Paris, 1792. From Lacombe?s Amusemens des Sciences Mathematique et Physique. The engravings depict many classic magic tricks and props, including nailing a card to a wall, cups and balls, card sleights, rope tricks, and dozens more. 9 ? x 12 ??. Minor soiling and wear as expected.These plates were published in the work that is said to have inspired Robert-Houdin to become a conjurer instead of a clockmaker.
