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Tue, Jul 24, 2018 03:10AM EDT
Lot 168

Large Archive of Al Baker Instructions and Typescripts.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Baker, Al. Large Archive of Al Baker Instructions and Typescripts. Approx. 100 pages, including printed directions for various tricks (Vocalepathy, Torn and Restored Magazine Page, Baker?s Salt, Cut and Restored Ribbon, and dozens more), as well as typescripts for marketed tricks, and for effects in Baker?s repertoire (Baker?s Linking Ring routine); manuscript notes in an unknown hand describing the methods of various Baker tricks; and various props for Baker-invented effects, including Card in Pocketbook, Our Own Coin Trick (with shell), Mind Reading Deck, New Envelope Vanish, Card in Envelope, and more. Includes one TLS from Baker on stationery. A few other items signed by Baker. 4tos and smaller. A rich archive of secrets from this important American magician.