Exclusive Magical Secrets
€400,00
First edition (1912) of Will Goldston’s legendary locked book of magic — numbered copy 908. Collector-grade copy in mint condition with original crimson leather binding, gilt title, and intact locking clasp. Dedicated to Harry Houdini and limited to 1,000 copies.
Additional information
| Weight | 1,9 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 26 × 18 × 4 cm |
| Condition | Good |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Signed | unconfirmed |
| Format | Hardcover |
Exclusive Magical Secrets (1912) is the first and most famous of Will Goldston’s “locked books” - a series that revolutionized the way magicians shared professional secrets.
Published in London by The Magician Ltd., each of the 1,000 copies was individually numbered and secured with a metal clasp to symbolize its exclusivity.
This volume includes detailed descriptions of stage illusions, close-up effects, sleight of hand, and apparatus construction from leading magicians of the era. It opens with a dedication to Harry Houdini, one of Goldston’s closest friends and collaborators.
Your copy, No. 908, is preserved in good condition with its full crimson leather binding, gilt-stamped title, - a stunning collector’s piece from the golden age of conjuring literature.
Ideal for historians, collectors, and serious magicians seeking original early 20th-century sources.