The Classics of Magic by Tom Osborne Coin Tricks Volume One

From the library of the Houdini Magical Hall of Fame in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Book is in excellent condition. See photos.

Thomas James Osborne (1902-1963) grew up in Baltimore and move to Philadelphia in the late 1930s. In 1917 and 1918 he had two television programs "Magic Made Easy" and "Black Magic" in Philadelphia, possibly becoming the first magician to appear on TV in that area. Max Holden once called him "one of the greatest showmen in magic".

He contributed many articles and Hocus Pocus Parades to the Linking Ring Magazine.

Osborne is known for his marketed version of the Three-To-One Rope, invented by Carlyle (Lyle Laughlin).

Books

Cups and Balls Magic (1937)

The Three Shell Game (1938)

Fun at Dinner with Napkin Folds (1943)

Marketed Tricks

Three to One Rope (1935)

Passing The Buck (1941)

The Classics of Magic No. 1: Coin Tricks

The Classics of Magic No. 2: Napkin Folding

The Classics of Magic No. 3: The Shower of Sweets

The Classics of Magic No. 4: Poker Demonstration (1946)

The Rainbow Series 01 : 101 Opening Remarks for Magicians

The Rainbow Series 02 : Paul Rosini's Thumb Tie

The Rainbow Series 03 : Torn & Restored One Dollar Bill

The Rainbow Series 04 : That Extra Something

The Rainbow Series 05 : Traveling Ring

The Rainbow Series 06 : Ring on the Wand

The Rainbow Series 07 : Card in the Balloon

The Rainbow Series 08 : Kid Stuff

The Rainbow Series 09 : Long & Short Cigarette

The Rainbow Series 10 : Silk to Egg

The Rainbow Series 11 : Cigarette in Dollar Bill