Jean Hugard - James B. Alfredson

Jean Hugard was one of the most influential magicians of the 20th century. He became a professional magician in his native Australia before coming to the United States where he performed in many venues, including his own theatre on Coney Island. He was the author, ghost writer or editor of nearly fifty books and pamphlets on magic and was the founding editor of "Hugards Magic Monthly." This monograph covers his long career and includes a colored frontispiece, illustrations, a checklist of his publications and an index.

This is #105 of 750 copies
EXCELLENT overall condition, hardcover, 72 pages

IMPORTANT NOTE: Former owner has pasted his nameplate, as well as small photos of the magicians that are mentioned throughout these books, on the inside front cover & onto facing pages.  There may also be a colored dot on the spine, by which he indexed his collection, as well as some underlining throughout.  THESE ARE USED BOOKs, and the listed price reflects these possibilities.