Tarbell Course in Magic-Complete Set Vol 1-8, Learning Magic Dr. Harlan Tarbell

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Vintage Tarbell Course in Magic Complete Set Volumes 1 through 8, Learning Magic by Dr. Harlan Tarbell. The Tarbell Course in Magic is a notable encyclopedia amongst professional & amateur magicians. This set of books is in good condition, volumes 2, 4, and 6 do not have dustjackets.  Volume 1 is is a tenth printing with a copyright date of 1971, it has a torn dustjacket.  Volume 2 has a copyright date of 1944, third printing October 1946, Volume 3 is a sixth printing 1979, copyright date 1973, Volume 4 has a copyright date of 1945, Volume 5 has a copyright date of 1976, First Edition, 3rd printing, Volume 6 has a copyright date of 1954, First Edition, Second Printing. It has some soiling on the hard covers. Volume 7 has a copyright date of 1972, first printing, and Volume 8 has a copyright date of 1993. The first five volumes of the eight volume set were part of the original home-study correspondence course compiled in 1928 by Dr. Harlan Tarbell, the remaining 3 volumes being added on later. The series has become an unparalleled reference standard for magicians & many professional magicians have based their careers on the Tarbell course.  The entire collection comprises more than 100 lessons in every aspect of magic including micromagic/close-up magic, escapology, mentalism & stage illusions. The original five volumes contain more than 3,000 illustrations. In addition to teaching specific tricks Volume 7 of the Tarbell Course also teaches patter, marketing, the history of magic, ethics, advertising, routining, presentation, diction & elocution, magic theory, performance theory, acting, misdirection, timing & showmanship. It was written by Harry Lorayne & compiled from contributions by other magicians, it is valued largely for its comprehensive index, subdivided by title, contributor & properties to the first 7 volumes.  Volume 8 was compiled & edited by Richard J. Kaufman & Steve Burton. It collected Tarbell's widely scattered & previously uncollected writings on magic, which Kaufman then fashioned into something resembling the first six volumes of the course.  It's a must-have set of magic books essential for any amateur magician. And I bet any performing magician can always use some tips & tricks from Dr. Harlan Tarbell, the master magician.
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