This book brings to life past times and past magicians as few in the literature of magic have done.
Author Robert Parrish knew or saw every performer he writes about and produces fascinating anecdotes and insightful accounts of the performances of Harry Blackstone, Sr., Charlie Miller, Harlan Tarbell, Josseffy, Jack Gwynne, Richardine, Ed Reno, Paul Rosini, Rufus Steele and others.
Illustrated with photographs. Hardbound.