McGuire, Eddie “Tex.” Trove of McGuire’s Files and Letters to and from an Array of Magicians. 1910s – 60s. Approximately 150 pieces, comprising an important and revealing archive of correspondence showing the progression of McGuire’s interests and work within a network of magicians spanning nearly 50 years. McGuire, parlaying his acquaintance with Walter Scott, whose techniques he documented in “The Phantom of the Card Table,” forms relationships with members of an impressive circle of magicians whose letters are represented here, including Al Baker, Jean Hugard, Nate Leipzig, Leo Horowitz, Clinton Burgess, George Closson, Charles T. Jordan, Lawrence Gray, Charles Roltare, Henry Welsh Miller, Paul Noffke, Silent Mora, and others. Including autograph or typed letters signed by all of the above figures, many with multiple contributions to the file, and containing detailed descriptions of magic tricks and sleights, gossip, and other subjects. Also with a typed manuscript, “The Power of Magic,” by Leo Horowitz, discussing the life and magic of Max Malini. Bulk of the letters from McGuire being from the 1950s – 60s, by this time under his adopted Western gambler persona “Tex”, and being addressed to Cliff Lesta of Rhode Island. Completing the file is a quantity of ephemera and published work relating to McGuire, including a 1951 copy of “Phantom of the Card Table” and other booklets, plus postcards, Christmas greetings, and other associated material. Should be seen.