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Sleight of Hand - The Jeff Busby Collection

Sat, Aug 19, 2017 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Aug 20, 2017 11:00AM EDT
Lot 77

Files of Correspondence, With Drafts of Effects Methods. Beale, Ken, Jeff Busby and Karl Fulves

Estimate: $500 - $700

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Beale, Ken, Jeff Busby and Karl Fulves. Files of Correspondence, With Drafts of Effects Methods. V.p., 1970s-1980s. Three binders, the first comprised of heavily corrected manuscripts by Beale addressed to Fulves, the longest 37 pages, accompanied by colored sketches and photographs of hand positions for effects including Put-Back Variations; Colour Confused; Ring-Sation; Variations for Australian Poker; and others, with four postcards signed from Fulves to Beale requesting permission to publish the effects or on other matters; the second binder containing letters between Busby and Fulves, mainly in discussion of the exchange of magic books and manuscripts; the third binder consisting of letters between Beale and Busby, some discussing sleights and techniques in great detail, or on other matters. Over 125 pages total, approximately half written on the front and back of each page.

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