The story of one of the last great world-touring illusionists.

Virgil Mulkey performed for over 70 years. His show was legendary. Here are all of the details of his career, much of it told by Virgil, himself and his wife and on-stage partner, Julie. 

Read of his rise from turn of the century Oregon to the largest theaters in the world with a show consisting of 26 TONS of props that circled the globe for 5 years. An amazing story about an amazing magician.

280 pages. Hardbound. Hundreds of rare photos.

8 PAGE FULL COLOR POSTER SECTION.

Full color endsheets from an original Virgil world tour program.

LIMITED TO 500 COPIES. LONG OUT OF PRINT.

This is a used copy from an estate. In excellent condition.

Autographed upon request. 

"Willard: A Life Under Canvas is a triumph of production and storytelling. It seems fitting that the story of such a historic family of magic be chronicled in such an exceptional work as this.” - Dustn Stinnett. GENII magazine.

The amazing, true-life story of a legendary magic family.

370 pages. 11" x 8-1/2". Hardbound.

276 rare photographs, including 8 pages in full color.

$85 + $5 shipping in the U.S. 

A story so amazing that it reads like a novel ... Only it's all true!

Claude Alexander Conlin (1880-1954) gained fame on stage during the 1910's and 20's as "The World's Greatest Mindreader." He made a fortune estimated at over $4 million. But backstage, Alexander's life was also one of mystery, murder and deception. For the first time, the true story of Alexander is told. Hundreds of rare photographs including eight pages in full color.

267 pages. Hardbound.

$65 + $5 shipping in U.S. 

NEW! The story of one of the brightest magic stars during the first half of the 20th Century and his remarkable act, "A Rhapsody in Silk" that toured the world. Plus - The secrets of Duval's greatest feats are revealed.

144 pages. Over 130 photos & illustrations. Hardbound. Full color cover. Foreword by Marvyn Roy.

$40.00 + $5.00 shipping in U.S. Overseas shipping FOB

By David Charvet 

Now out of print. These are the last remaining copies. Explains the history and methods of presenting this classic effect. Includes a biography of Emil Jarrow, the man who first popularized the routine in vaudeville. Dozens of rare photos and illustrations. 70 pages. Softbound.