Name/Title
"OAKS LATEST TRICKS CATALOG"Entry/Object ID
99.59.1.2Description
Color: Black; Green; Red
"Oaks Latest Tricks," a catalog of magic equipment and supplies, issued by the Oaks Magical Company, ca. 1920s. The paper cover is a light green color with the title in large red letters at the top of the front and an image of a magic show conducted by persons dressed in devil's costumes at the center. The company name and city of business is at the bottom. The back cover includes one of the items offered for sale, the "Fairy Ribbon." Ordering information is provided on the inside front cover and the first page is a statement by magician and company president John H. Oaks about his business. There is also an introduction on page 1, followed by 200 pages of products of all kinds, including props, equipment and supplies for practicing magicians, as well as simple novelties, puzzles and books for amateurs. There are many illustrations for listed products. With major creases on pages 111-114, dogeared corners and discoloration on other pages, and surface soiling, creases, and general wear to the cover, the object is in fair condition.Lexicon
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Card tricks, ConjuringSearch Terms
Three-dimensional, Catalogs, Oaks Magical Company, Coin tricks, Conjuring--Equipment and supplies
