Come A Little Closer - John Derris (used)

A book of Magic Greats! Magic by Alex Elmsley, Jack Avis, Roy Walton, Bobby Bernard, Ted Danson, and John Derris. This book includes all the effects that were first described in the small 1953 publication called Come A Little Closer plus 19 never-before published items. Material includes True Grit The Siva Fold, Jet Transportation, Monte Cristo Ring, Hockley's Coin Vanish, Oyster Shells, Cut & Restored Cigarette, Knifed and many more. This book also includes an excellent essay on Conjuring. The book is sprinkled with many historical photos. Written by John Derris, hardbound with a beautiful dust jacket.

USED, HC w/dj, 93 pages

IMPORTANT NOTE: Former owner has pasted his nameplate, as well as small photos of the magicians that are mentioned throughout this book, on the inside front cover & onto facing page.  There may also be a colored dot on the spine, by which he indexed his collection, as well as underlining throughout.  THIS IS A USED BOOK, and the listed price reflects these possibilities.