1918 Modern Ventriloquism

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Original Binding, Publishers' Original Binding

First edition. Illustrated throughout. A detailed and entertaining guide to ventriloquism being a collection of dramatic sketches for figure working with original dialogues. With chapters on different scenes to try, including: pulling his leg, the awkward customer, an Egyptian legacy, a lady of leisure, the valetudinarian, and much more. Written by Robert Ganthony, a British writer and magician. Published by Will Goldston, an English stage magician involved in the merchandising of "magic tricks." He was a lifelong friend of Harry Houdini and the founder and president of the London-based Magicians' Club from 1911.