The Magician. Mail-order magic catalogs, ca. 1940s–early 1950s (best estimate).
Two original catalogs and an original order form issued by The Magician, a little-documented Philadelphia magic advertiser active in the post-war period.
Period magazine advertisements from the 1940s invite readers to “send for catalog,” consistently listing this Kensington Avenue address and using pre-ZIP postal zones. The recurring use of department numbers suggests an organized mail-order operation.
The identity of the proprietor and the precise nature of the business remain unclear. References in standard magic histories are scarce, leaving the surviving paper material as the primary record. Very good condition.
The Magician. Mail-order magic catalogs, ca. 1940s–early 1950s (best estimate).
Two original catalogs and an original order form issued by The Magician, a little-documented Philadelphia magic advertiser active in the post-war period.
Period magazine advertisements from the 1940s invite readers to “send for catalog,” consistently listing this Kensington Avenue address and using pre-ZIP postal zones. The recurring use of department numbers suggests an organized mail-order operation.
The identity of the proprietor and the precise nature of the business remain unclear. References in standard magic histories are scarce, leaving the surviving paper material as the primary record. Very good condition.
