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Edwin Sachs “Sleight of Hand” 1895, Owned by Ringling Circus Family

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We sold this item at auction for $102
 in January 2019.

This 1895 copy of Edwin Sachs’ “Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs and Others” was once part of the library of John and Mabel Ringling of Ringling Brothers Circus fame.

“Sleight of Hand”, a classic work illustrated throughout with diagrams, is still one of the most complete books on magic for amateurs and beginners.

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