Gans, Arthur D.: Object Lessons in Selling Safety ©1925 Arthur D. Gans, IBM, Ohio Softcover, saddle-stitched, 8.5x11", 11 pages

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Comments: Paper prepared for the International Brotherhood of Magicians, at Durbin's Egytian Hall, Kenton, OH. Mr. Gans was a Safety Agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. These notes only provide the patter, how the tricks are done is not explained.

Contents (from book):

2 Introduction: the importance of Amateur and Semi-Professional magicians
3 Safety Worker Convention: held yearly
4 Letter from Howard Thurston
4 Use of Safety Magic
5 Something From Nothing: production of a handkerchief, then three other colors, then the red silk vanishes
6 Candle Vanish: a candle is wrapped in paper; when broken open the candle has vanished and the red silk appears; lit candle is removed from pocket
6 Handkerchiefs and Glass: handkerchiefs placed in a glass under a cover are supposed to transfer to a box, but a flag appears, etc.
7 Railroad Safety: a skeleton paper tear
8 On Taking Chances: safety patter for a 20th Century silk effect and more
10 Always Be Careful: a spirit message appears on blank cardboard
11 Finale: silks and other objects removed from apparently empty tubes