RARE Book TEST lot of 6 ~ MENTAL MAGIC Trick~ HIMBER CHALLENGE~Cervon collection

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RARE Book TEST lot of 6 ~ MENTAL MAGIC Trick~ HIMBER CHALLENGE~Cervon collection
From the library of Sleight of Hand expert BRUCE CERVON
This material comes directly from the family of Bruce Cervon, and has never been offered for sale.
All items are sold AS IS and returns on magic related items are not accepted.
FOR THE COLLECTOR OF MAGIC ESOTERICA!
DESCRIPTION:
Fantastic vintage magic effect - a classic "book test" utilizing Richard Himber's idea.
These 6 authentic, 60+ year old newsstand books are gimmicked so the mentalist may ask someone to turn to the first page of any story, add the page numbers together, and count down to that predicted word in the story's heading.
Included is the
“
key
”
Bruce typed and kept with the books. Apparently only words for VORTEX, FATE, and GALAXY are known. Covers & key words deliberately distorted.
Like most magic tricks, the intrinsic value of this book is what you are paying for. Therefore NO RETURNS will be accepted.
SIZE:
5
.5
”
x 7.75
”
CONDITION:
Softbound books are in GOOD used condition. Shelfwear, corners bumped & scuffed, spine ends have small tears, light surface soil, interior covers discolored, pages yellowed but not brittle.
Flaws are consistent with a items of this age.
Please see pictures to help determine condition, and consider them part of the description.
Book is from a non-smoking, pet friendly environment.
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