From the estate book collection of a retired professional magician.Original 1956 "Perpetual Book" from Burling HullVery rare curiosity!
This was an original concept from the great mentalist Burling Hull.This item is rare, because not very many magicians got on board, and the series was never completed.
This item consists of a cover folder (see photo) with the "sections" tucked into it.Each section includes LOTS of information, illustrations and photos.
The sections include:Magic Dynamite IntroABC of Mentalism (2 pages)Exhibition Mentalism (4 pages)Professional Mentalism (4 pages)Escape Artist Magic (2 pages)Stage Illusions (4 pages)TV Presentations (4 pages)
FROM THE FIRST PAGE:"This is a periodical publication- in the form of a PERPETUAL BOOK.You add to it continually with the additional "sections" which you receive at intervals.You create an EVER GROWING BOOK- really an entire library of textbooks on specialized subjects.Just bind in the "loose leaf" sections as they arrive, in a standard loose leaf binder.LIMITED EDITION- After the first three issues, "limited" subscriptions may be accepted.At present, only single copies are sold."
You'll have hours of entertainment reading through all of this material!
CONDITION: good.The cover and inside pages have some age yellowing. Shows normal wear.8.5"x11" size.All pages have been 3-hole punched so you could put them in a binder. 20 pages total. Illustrated.You are getting the exact booklet shown in the product photo.