Name: [Ebook|Exclusive] The Davenport Story Volume 4 by Fergus Roy
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Prepare to be amazed! “The Davenport Story Vol. 4” unveils Fergus Roy’s grand finale, revealing Will Goldston’s secrets & Houdini’s magic. A must-have illustrated edition!

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The Davenport Story Volume 4 by Fergus Roy

The final volume and climax of the universally acclaimed The Davenport Story series. This meticulously researched book unveils the extraordinary life of Will Goldston, one of the most influential magicians of the 20th century. Compiled from thousands of documents acquired by the Davenport family in 1949, this volume reveals a previously unknown private life that, if exposed, would have tarnished his illustrious career.

Goldston was a prominent magic dealer, author, magazine editor, and the founder of the elite Magicians’ Club, whose president was none other than Harry Houdini until his death in 1926. The book includes fascinating documents and photographs related to Houdini’s works, his first film, and personal letters that highlight their close friendship.

What You’ll Discover Inside

Will Goldston’s Legacy: Renowned for his Locked Book series and performances for Queen Victoria, Goldston’s life was intertwined with nobility and the magic elite.
Magical Scraps: Features 414 superbly illustrated descriptions of tricks from Goldston’s rare 1916 collection, considered one of the greatest in existence.
Horace Goldin’s Secrets: A detailed chapter on Goldston’s close friend, Horace Goldin, including revelations on the origins of the Sawing a Woman in Half illusion and insights from over 800 personal letters.
Illustrated Masterpiece: Large format, hardcover with a color dust cover, 463 pages, and over 800 graphic illustrations.

This volume is a must-have for magic enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike. Dive into the untold stories and legacy of one of magic’s greatest figures.

The Davenport Story Volume 4

The final volume and climax of this universally acclaimed series. This is the amazing story of Will Goldston, one of the most influential magicians of the last century, gathered from thousands of documents acquired by the Davenport family in 1949. Further research has revealed a hitherto completely unknown extraordinary private life which would have ruined his reputation had it been known. He had an illustrious career, as a prominent magic dealer, author, magazine editor and founder of the elite Magicians’ Club whose President was Harry Houdini until his death in 1926. Documents and photographs relating to Houdini’s books and his first film as well as letters between the two reveal a close friendship.

Goldston was the author of some of the greatest works on magic, particularly his famous Locked Book series. As well as performing for Queen Victoria, he socialized with nobility and magic’s elite. The volume includes 414 superbly illustrated descriptions of tricks from his rare 1916 “Magical Scraps,” probably the greatest collection in existence.

There is also a chapter on his close friend, the brilliant illusionist Horace Goldin, which includes revelations on the origins of his Sawing a Woman in Half Illusion and his inner thoughts as to how he devised illusions taken from some 800 personal letters between him and his friend Goldston. Also included is a selection of some of his illusion patents.

Large format, hard cover, color dust cover, 463 pages with over 800 graphic illustrations.