Words About Wizards: Recollections of Magicians and Their Magic, 1930-1950

by Robert Harkness Parrish

This book brings to life past times and past magicians as few in the literature of magic have done. Parrish knew or saw every performer he writes about and produces fascinating anecdotes and insightful accounts of the performances of Harry Blackstone, Sr., Charlie Miller, Harlan Tarbell, Jossefy, Jack Gwynne, Richardine, Ed Reno, Paul Rossini, Rufus Steele and others. Illustrated with photographs.

67 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1994