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The Collection of Edwin A. Dawes Pt. IV

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 12:00PM EDT
Lot 437

[MAGIC SOCIETY]. The Glasgow Society of Magicians. Glasgow,...

Estimate: $300 - $600

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[MAGIC SOCIETY]. The Glasgow Society of Magicians. Glasgow, ca. 1920s. Letter on GSM letterhead signed by Society Secretary James Forrester, together with a personal notebook containing notes, diagrams, clippings, and trick instructions Forrester gathered from contemporary publications and magicians. The letter encloses directions for a card effect (deck not present) with instructions for return by post. Folded. Letter 10 x 8". Notebook includes effects such as The Fourteen Board Trick (Chris van Bern), Long-Distance Mind Reading, a spelling trick (Vernon), and Second Sight Through Brick Wall.