London: Emerson Press, [1962]. First edition. 8vo; light blue wrappers printed in red with navy blue linen tape to spine as issued, 57 pp. A short treatise on the number seven and its occult signifance as found in the Bible, the principles of man, human birth, the cyclical nature of... More
London: The Annals of Psychical Science, 1909. First edition. 12mo. Green paper-covered boards with title stamped in blue to front board; 52 pp.; illus.; dust jacket. Carrington's investigation into Indian fakirs, in which he endeavored to "examine the evidence for the genuine phenomena, and [to] explain the tricks and fraudulent... More
London: Michael Houghton, 1942. Limited ed. 12mo; string-bound printed wrappers, 40 pp. Limited to 500 copies. No. 6 in the “Mysteries of the Ancients” series written by the biologist and occultist, Dr. William Bernard Crow. In this essay he attempts to illustrate the astronomical basis of all religions throughout time... More
![Annular Newsletter, Vol. 5, Nos. 3-4; Vol. 6, Nos. 1-5 , 1970-73 [seven issues]. Donald L. CYR.](/pictures/thumb/02615.jpg?v=1509131631)
Santa Barbara: Annular Publications, 1970-73. First edition. Tabloid newspaper format printed on newsprint; various pagination, from 8 to 18 pp.; all illustrated. A scarce semi-unbroken run of this newsletter edited and published by engineer and amateur space enthusiast, Donald Lee Cyr. Cyr self-published Life on Mars (1944) at the age... More
New York: Garrett Publications, Inc., 1951. Tomorrow was edited and published by the Irish medium, Eileen J. Garrett (1893-1970), first as a monthly of literary and public affairs (1941-1951) and then as a quarterly of psychic research (1952-1962). Quarto-size (11.5" x 8 3/4"); 64 pp. Notable contributions to this issue... More
Auckland, N. Z. The N. Z. Vegetarian Society, [1940?]. First edition. 12mo. (19 cm). Saddle-stitched blue wrappers printed in black; 7, [1] pp. An ethical argument for vegetarianism from the noted occultist and theosophist who was also President of the New Zealand Vegetarian Society. Sunning to wrapper edges, paper browning;... More
![The Mazdaznan Call, Devoted to the Science, Philosophy and Art of Life: The Official Organ of the Mazdaznan Association for the English-speaking People throughout the World, Vol. 1, Nos. 1-12, Nov. 1934 - Oct. 1935 [complete] [Birthday Souvenir Volume]. W. P. KNOWLES.](/pictures/thumb/03478.jpg?v=1522536927)
London: The Mazdaznan Association, 1935. First edition. Square 4to (24.5 x 19 cm); blue cloth stamped in gilt; various pagination, but most issues run 20-24 pp.; photographs, adverts. A scarce, specially bound run of the first twelve issues of the organ of the Mazdaznan Association. Edited by Capt. William Plenderleith... More
Virginia: [Published by the author?], 1979. First edition. Pamphlet. Octavo (22 cm). Saddle-stapled, photo-illustrated, glossy wrappers; 80 pp.; photographs. The author, a Ghanian who appears to have relocated to Virginia in 1977, explains the workings and significance of four African religious practices: 'vudu' (voodoo); 'afa', an ancient African practice of... More
New York: The Book of Gold, 1940. First edition. 8vo; glued binding, yellow, illustrated wrappers, viii, 179, [5] pp, illus. “Prophecy based on the Teleois, a system used by all ancient wise men and lately rediscovered. A mysterious series of numbers and proportions found in musical scales, distances of planets... More
![Recovering the Ancient Magic [INSCRIBED]. Max Freedom LONG.](/pictures/thumb/00504.jpg?v=1509131596)
London: Rider & Co., 1936. First edition. Hardcover. Octavo (22 cm); 287 pp.; photographic frontispiece; eleven illustrated plates; dust jacket. Inscription by the author on the front endpaper reads: "To Archbishop Constantine Wise [Clarkson], Metropolitan Archbishop of the (Gnostic) American Catholic Church, California, U.S.A. With Aloha Nui Oe, Max Freedom... More
![Fascination, Or the Philosophy of Charming Illustrating the Principles of Life in Connection with Spirit and Matter [Hypnotist and Magician, Stanley Sokeitous's copy]. John B. NEWMAN.](/pictures/thumb/01519.jpg?v=1509131607)
New York: Fowler & Wells Co., Publishers, 1875. Twelvemo. Tenth thousand. Black, blind-stamped cloth with copper-stamped spine; x, [1], 12-176 pp, [16 pp. of occultish advertis in rear, some illustrated]; illustrated with engravings, many anatomical. This copy owned by Philadelphia-based magician and hypnotist, Stanley Sokeitous (1904-1989), with his scripted stamp... More
London: The Aquarian Press, 1955. Third impression. 12mo; stapled, illustrated wrappers, 34, [2] pp. A book on the human aura by the well known medium, Ursula Roberts. A Fine copy. More
Chicago: Carl Sextus, 1896. Fourth edition. 8vo.; eggplant cloth titled in gilt, decorative endpapers, viii, 309 pp., plates with in-text illustrations. Sextus’ comprehensive treatise on hypnotism explores somnambulism, clairvoyance, magnetism (including animal), crystal visions, and with an interesting chapter devoted specifically to hypnotism in Chicago. Cloth is worn and soiled... More
![Higher Magic: Magic for the Artist [No. 48 of de Luxe ed. SIGNED to Houdini collector & collaborator, Joseph E. Waitt]. Oscar S. TEALE.](/pictures/thumb/03476.jpg?v=1509131688)
New York: Adams Press Print. Octavo. Gilt-decorated, red leatherette binding; all edges gilt; 492, [8] pp.; illus. This de Luxe edition was limited to 100 signed and hand-numbered copies and issued by the author's own publishing imprint. Teale was an architect, amateur magician and researcher for Harry Houdini and served... More
![A few items related to the Philadelphia branch of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Philadelphia, [1885]. The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.](/pictures/thumb/02678.jpg?v=1509131633)
[Philadelphia]: The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, [1885]. First edition. Two early event announcements for the Philadelphia branch of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, a Mason offshoot better known today as the Shriners. The A.A.O.N.M.S. was first established in... More
London: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., 1932. First edition. 12mo. Orange cloth boards ruled and lettered in black; 120 pp., [6] pp adverts; illus. Organized in 12 chapters by type of trick (e.g., card, coin, etc.). A scarce Thurston title, we find no other copies currently offered in the trade; only... More
![200 Tricks You Can Do [with] 200 More Tricks You Can Do [two volumes]. Howard THURSTON.](/pictures/thumb/03487.jpg?v=1509131689)
New York: George Sully and Company, 1926-27. First edition. Two 12mo. volumes uniformly bound in red cloth ruled and lettered in black; 201 pp.; 187 pp.; illus. Includes chapters on ball tricks, liquid tricks, card tricks, checker tricks, conjuring with cigarettes, coin tricks, cork tricks, hand tricks, handerchief tricks, match... More
[Columbus, Ohio: Pfeifer Press], 1930. First edition. Octavo. Original, saddle-stapled, illustrated wrappers; 64 pp.; illus. "A book of Mystery and Magic treating upon the subjects of: Magic You Can Do, Astrology, Palmistry, Numerology, Dreams and Fortunes with Card. Also containing a biographical story of Thurston the Magician and photographs of... More
[Columbus, Ohio: The Pfeifer Show Print Co.], 1920. First edition. 12mo. Saddle-stapled illustrated wrappers; 48 pp.; many photographs throughout. With an introduction by Charles F. Oursler and followed by photo-illustrated magic tricks. Some browning to newsprint pages as typically seen. Still a well-preserved copy of this fragile item; VG+. More
Columbus, Ohio: The Pfeifer Press, 1923. First edition. 12mo. Saddle-stapled, illustrated wrappers; 48 pp.; many photographs throughout. With a short biography of Thurston by John Mulholland followed by photo-illustrated feats of magic. Small paper number label to the top of the front wrapper, very light rubbing to wrappers; VG+. More
Chicago: Stein Publishing House, ©1903. Original, illustrated wrappers; 83 pp.; 45 illustrations. Appears to be a later reprint of Thurston's treatise on card tricks. Some rubbing to wrappers; cheap paper slightly browned; VG overall. More
[Swift & Co.]. First edition. Small, saddle-stapled booklet; 12 pp.; illus. Thurston collaborated with Swift & Co., a meat-packing and grocery company, on a set of five booklets which featured various magic tricks and a Swift centerfold advertisement. One spot of smudging to front wrapper, but VG+ overall. More
[Swift & Co.]. First edition. Small, saddle-stapled booklet; 12 pp.; illus. Thurston collaborated with Swift & Co., a meat-packing and grocery company, on a set of five booklets which featured various magic tricks and a Swift centerfold advertisement. One spot of smudging to front wrapper, but VG+ overall. More
Lancaster, PA. Wickersham Press, 1927. First edition. Small octavo. Green cloth boards stamped in black to spine; frontispiece + two plates; 119 pp. A scarce occult title with no other copies currently offered for sale (2014). Some rubbing, faint soiling to cloth, but still Very Good. "The sole purpose of... More
Oceanside, California: The Rosicrucian Fellowship, 1979. 4to; stapled, illustrated wrappers, 434-480 pp, illus. A single issue of this long-running Rosicrucian magazine founded in 1913. "An Eye-Opening Appraisal of Television" by Christine Lindeman, "Christianity Seen as Hope for Western Man," "Visual Arts as a Mirror of Spirit" by William Corot, "The... More