Doing Magic for Youngsters. Bert Easley and Eric P. Wilson. First Edition, 1948.
A practical guide to entertaining children’s audiences by professional magician Bert Easley, expanded with Eric P. Wilson’s The Art of Conjuring to Children. Rather than simply teaching tricks, the book emphasizes audience management, show structure, presentation, and the unique considerations of performing for young spectators, making it one of the earliest substantial works devoted to children’s magic. Bound in the original illustrated dust jacket over cloth boards. 122 pages. Light age toning to the dust jacket with minor wear consistent with age. Very good condition overall.
Doing Magic for Youngsters. Bert Easley and Eric P. Wilson. First Edition, 1948.
A practical guide to entertaining children’s audiences by professional magician Bert Easley, expanded with Eric P. Wilson’s The Art of Conjuring to Children. Rather than simply teaching tricks, the book emphasizes audience management, show structure, presentation, and the unique considerations of performing for young spectators, making it one of the earliest substantial works devoted to children’s magic. Bound in the original illustrated dust jacket over cloth boards. 122 pages. Light age toning to the dust jacket with minor wear consistent with age. Very good condition overall.