Vintage Magic Made Merry by H. A. Palmer, Second Edition. An early book devoted to magical patter, presentation and routines for a wide variety of classic effects.
 
Contents include material for the Miser's Dream, Chinese Rice Bowls, Linking Rings, Sliding Die Box, Spirit Slate, billiard balls, children's entertainment, ventriloquism and many other classic effects.
This is the Second Edition of an early work originally published in 1923 and is an interesting piece of early British magic literature.
 
CONDITION NOTES:  Overall in good condition for its age. Covers show age toning, staining and general edge/corner wear. There is oxidation around the staples, while the interior pages remain quite nice overall with expected age toning.