Sugden the Magician – The Wonder Show of the Century
Sugden the Magician–The Wonder Show of the Century – OOP – Thurston's Usurper!
Raymond
Sugden’s (pronounced - Suhg - Den) magical life started with a handshake from master
performer Harry Kellar and continued throughout his life. Growing up in
Pittsburgh, gave Ray an opportunity to see numerous performers and create his
own show. From his early days of magic, to his time on the road with his wife
and children, and then involvement with Howard Thurston as Thurston's 3rd touring show unit; it’s all here. Dante the Magician was in Europe and Thurston needed more money coming in to keep his pockets full. Sugden had the ability and with the extra illusions Thurston had at his disposal, Sugden was the perfect fit...or, was he?
Over
two hundred photographs are included. There are advertisements, playbills, and
posters through the entire book. The book is hard-covered, #80 glossy stock,
and it is loaded with information and material that has never been written
before. Seldom known facts that were never uncovered until now are in this
book. You will learn more about the business dealings Thurston had with not
only Sugden, but also Harry Jansen (aka Dante). Sugden thought he had it made
when he signed on to be Thurston’s third touring show. It wasn't long after, Thurston showed his true colors. The facts are there for you to read. If you want to
complete your library of magic’s Golden Age, Sugden the Magician – The Wonder
Show of the Century is the book to read. You will learn a little of
Thurston’s proclivities that have never been revealed before. And, there’s so much more. The life of Ray Sugden was one of adventure, invention, and entertainment. You will read what was never published during Thurston's lifetime. There records, facts, and the resolute talent Ray Sugden had to make his show a success. If only Thurston didn't step in when he did...
Untold facts that never made it to the magic world at that time, but it is all here in this one book.
The book is filled with photographs, playbills, programs, advertisements, and
diagrams plus eight pages in full color of posters, advertisements, and more.
The book is in new condition.
Limited to 300 copies
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