Lorraine, Sid: A Magician In the House
©1939 Sid Loraine, Abbott's Magic Novelty Company, Colon, MI
Softcover, saddle-stitched, 5.75x8.75, 51 pages
A Magician in the
              House
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Comments: A Magical Monologue; A Complete Act with Special Effects, Tricks, Laughs and Surprises. References some commercial effects so the details are not provided.

Contents (From book ToC, updated July 2017):

7 Just a Moment, Please! (Sid Lorraine)
9 A Word to the Wiz
11 The Tricks
- The Walsh Cigarette Case: cigarettes vanish from a case, not detailed
- The Vanishing Knot: not detailed
- The Poker Trick: fully described
- The Changing Card: detailed
- The Changing Magazine: detailed
- Dollars and the Giant Bill: detailed
- The Necklace: production from jewelry catalog, detailed
- The Good Night Banner: described
22 Special Equipment: a tray for carrying the act; giant watch, repeat gags
27 Arranging the Act
29 The Act - A Magician In The House: full monologue
38 Additional Effects
- A Knot in the Silk
- The Changing Post Card
- The Trey of Diamonds
- A Few Suggestions: more trick suggestions
47 Conclusion
49 Price List of Effects



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