Modern Coin Magic

Minneapolis: Carl Jones, 1952. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine. Cream cloth boards with red title box on spine, under blue pictorial jacket. First edition. Toning to jacket. Fine in near fine jacket. J.B. Bobo (1910-1996) was first introduced to magic by a traveling salesman. As a young man, he acquired Tarbell’s Course of Magic and taught himself close-up magic, eventually performing over 14,000 times. His book on coin magic is still considered the primary reference for the subject. Extra postage required for international or expedited shipping.