26/07/2026
It is a very impressive collection of magic and wizardry literature from the mid-20th century, with a mix of classic international trade journals in nice bindings, rare Scandinavian publications and historical catalogues/programs.
1. Main categories in the collection
📚 Hardcover international magic journals
This constitutes the heaviest value in the collection. Complete or consecutive volumes of:
The Linking Ring (Official organ for the International Brotherhood of Magicians): Several hardcover volumes from the 1940s and 1950s (e.g. Vol. 30, 31, 32 / 1950–1952).
Genii Magazine: Large selection of red hardcover volumes (e.g. Vol. 14 to 18, late 40s to mid-50s).
The Sphinx: Two beautiful volumes (Vol XLVIII / XLIX - 1949 & 1950). The Sphinx is one of the most iconic magic magazines ever.
The Gen: Hardcover volumes (Vol 7, Vol 18, Vol 19).
Conjurors' Magazine: Several red volumes from 1945–1949.
Circle Without End (The Magic Circle 1905–2005).
🇩🇰 🇸🇪 🇳🇴 Scandinavian magic history
Hokus Pokus / Simsalabim / Magiske Ring (Switzerland/Norway): A large stack of booklets that are fantastic pictures of the time.
Cyprianus: 4 green hardcover volumes (1968–1981) – member magazines for Magisk Cirkel Danmark.
Ringen: Member magazine for Den Magiske Ring (Norway).
Harries Catalogs (Norrköping, Sweden): Old magic and trick catalogs (e.g. Jubilee Catalog 1921–1946, Catalog No. 14, 15, 20). Old Harries catalogs.
Danish/Norwegian books: Among the Clowns and People (Otto Krüger), The Nineteenth Century Magic, The Mind Reader (Geovanni Otto), The Book of Tricks, and Norwegian magic bibliography.
🎭 Souvenirs, Ephemera & Booklets
Kalanag - Sim Sala Bim (Souvenir Program): Kalanag (Helmut Schreiber) was one of the greatest illusionists of his time.
Signed items / Pictures: A signed program with the signature of Charles Rivel (the famous clown).
British/American booklets: Goodliffe publications (Spirits in the House, Thumbs Up!, Genial Improbabilities), Methods for Miracles No. 10 (Edward Victor) and Original Magic for All (Bert Douglas).
Vinyl/Audio: Fantastic Collectors Series 45 RPM vinyl from House of Magic / Tricks Co. Ltd.
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