Nelson, Robert: Manual of Publicity and Exploitation for the Mentalist ©1948 Robert A. Nelson, Nelson Enterprises Publications Softcover, comb-bound, 8.5x11", 39 pages Revised edition: ©1971 Michael P. Hades, Micky Hades International, Canada Softcover, tape-bound, 8.5x11", 39 pages

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Comments: Available in a revised edition by Magic World Publishers, as an eBook from Lybrary.com, or as paperback from House of Mystery Books, linked above.

Contents (from Magic World Publishers edition):

3 About This Book
5 Introduction (Robert. H. Fillmore)
7 Publicity
17 Question and Answer Column
21 Astrological Series
24 Radio
25 Television
26 Prediction Story
27 Predictions
33 Promotions
37 The Blindfold Street Drive
40 Special Stunts
49 Do You Want a Publicity Story?
53 The Performance
54 Book and Merchandise Sales
58 Booking
63 The Ghost Show
67 Advertising Accessories
69 Random Notes
74 Concluding Remarks
76 About the Author
77 Recommended Titles