SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS. NEW YORK. ROSTER OF MEMBERS AS OF FEBRUARY 1, 1951. ASSEMBLY NO. 9. BOSTON, MASS
1951 · [New York?
by Society of American Magicians
[New York?, 1951. 4.25" x 5.5". 16 leaves printed on verso only, typed, two staples, hand-trimmed. First page has a drawing of the Society's symbol. Contains names and addresses of members. Very Good. [offered with] SOCIETY OF MAGICIANS. HERMAN HANSON. BOSTON ASSEMBLY. NO. [Inside cover: OFFICERS 1954-1955...] [New York? 1954]. 3.5" x 5.5". [12] pp. Original printed wrappers [tiny closed tear to edge of front wrap], two staples. Front wrapper illustrated with a rabbit coming out of a hat holding playing cards. Program list for the year printed inside rear wrap. Contains names of those serving on different committees along with names and addresses of members. Very Good. [offered with] THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS. ASSEMBLIES AND MEMBERS. APRIL 1957. OFFICIAL DIRECTORY. [Connecticut? 1957]. 4" x 9". 84pp. Original printed stiff wrappers [lightly dusted and discolored], stapled. National Officers for 1956-57, Directory of Assemblies, list of members, advertisements for meetings and conventions of the different assemblies, magician supply companies and magic show venues. Very Good. The Society of American Magicians is considered to be the oldest magic organization in the world. It was founded in May 1902 in New York City. Its members have included Ricky Jay, Harry Houdini, David Copperfield, Harry Blackstone, Jr., and Siegfried & Roy. Houdini served as their National President from 1917-1926. THE LOT. (Inventory #: 23128)