Unveiling a Magician's Secret World

Step into the climactic conclusion of the universally acclaimed "The Davenport Story" series with Volume 4, a riveting deep dive into the life and legacy of Will Goldston. This instant download delivers an unprecedented look at one of the last century's most influential magicians, meticulously compiled from thousands of documents acquired by the Davenport family in 1949. Prepare to discover not only Goldston's illustrious public career as a prominent magic dealer, prolific author, and esteemed magazine editor, but also an extraordinary private life, until now completely unknown, that would have utterly shattered his reputation had it ever been revealed.

Connections to Magic's Pantheon

Beyond Goldston's personal revelations, this volume illuminates his pivotal role within the elite Magicians' Club, an organization famously presided over by Harry Houdini until his passing in 1926. Readers will gain intimate access to their close friendship through previously unseen documents and photographs related to Houdini's books, his inaugural film projects, and revealing personal correspondence between the two giants of magic. The narrative further explores Goldston's profound bond with the brilliant illusionist Horace Goldin. A dedicated chapter uncovers the never-before-revealed origins of Goldin's revolutionary "Sawing a Woman in Half" illusion, drawn from some 800 personal letters between him and Goldston, offering unparalleled insight into Goldin's creative process and inner thoughts, alongside a selection of his illusion patents.

A Treasure Trove of Magical Knowledge

For aspiring magicians and history enthusiasts alike, "The Davenport Story Volume 4" is an invaluable resource. Goldston, celebrated for his monumental works on magic, including the famous Locked Book series, performed for royalty like Queen Victoria and socialized with nobility and magic's most elite figures. This digital volume includes a stunning collection of 414 superbly illustrated descriptions of tricks sourced from his exceptionally rare 1916 "Magical Scraps" – widely considered one of the greatest collections of its kind. Spanning 463 richly illustrated pages with over 800 graphic illustrations, this download is a must-have for anyone fascinated by the golden age of magic and its enigmatic figures.

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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.

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The Davenport Story Volume 4 by Fergus Roy (Instant Download)