history of magic

Pen Names from Bodleian Library Publishing
Pen Names, African American Cook Book, and Magic Books: March Books Roundup
Our ongoing look at new books that have recently caught the eye of our print and online editors this month.
Jane Austen's Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney
Jane Austen's Bookshelf, Private Presses, and Libraries in Fiction: February Books Roundup
Our ongoing look at new books that have recently caught the eye of our print and online editors.
The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Magic Books
Highlights from Potter & Potter Auctions' June 8 Magicana sale featuring books and othe
Hocus Pocus Junior. The Anatomy of Legerdemain. Or, The Art of Juggling set forth in proper Colours. London: Printed by G. Dawson, 1663. The sixth edition, “with many additions.” One-third smooth calf over marbled boards, spine banded in gilt with date at foot and gilt-stamped title label. 32 leaves, unnumbered. Woodcut frontispiece, woodcuts in text. Dawes and Findlay bookplates. One of two known examples of this edition.
Five Rare Books for Collectors: Magic
Highlights from Potter & Potter's auction The Collection of Edwin A Dawes, Part I
Houdini poster Ricky Jay collection
Video Fridays: Ricky Jay’s History of Magic Collection
In our spring 2016 issue, we interviewed master magician and book collector Ricky Jay on the occasion of the publication of his
A Visit to the British Library's "Harry Potter: A History of Magic"
Guest Post by Catherine Batac Walder