An edition
limited to 500 signed copies, of which this is No 40.
Signed by
Evelyn Talma (Doris O'Hagan nee Benyon) and James V Reilly.
Also
includes separate Magiciana flyer, a letter from Jim Reilly and a
facsimile poster used by Edgar Benyon to advertise his 'Spook Show'.
From the
inside front cover:
"The
presentation of magic as an entertainment form has always had a
popular following and a fascination, no doubt from our desire to
escape even for a short time, from the problems of the world. The
wave of the stage conjuror's magic wand appeared to fulfil our
dreams.
Edgar's
story will tell the reader how a young lad achieved his dream and
brought pleasure to thousands of people, far from his homeland of
New Zealand. In the 1920s through the dark days of the Second World
War into the difficult years that followed, Edgar Benyon presented
his skills in his own whimsical and inimitable style and carved his
own niche in New Zealand's entertainment history. Today he still
ranks as our most versatile entertainer."
Condition:
Fine in Very Good dustjacket. Dustjacket has very small crease to
top left of cover. Click on image above to see close-up of book condition.
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