Ebook - Al Munroe - Magical Miscellany
Description & Effect
Unlock a Hidden Trove of Magic History
Delve into the captivating world of 'Magical Miscellany' by Al Munroe, a truly unique digital compendium previously considered one of magic's most elusive treasures. Originally compiled by Munroe, a seasoned Detroit newspaperman with deep ties to the magic community, this ebook offers an unparalleled window into the fascinating anecdotes, obscure facts, and colorful personalities that shaped the art of illusion. Now, through dedicated effort by David Roth (transcription) and Mike Caveney (editing and layout), this extraordinary collection is meticulously preserved and made digitally accessible for the first time.
Explore Over 650 Pages of Enchantment
This monumental digital work spans well over 650 pages, brimming with an eclectic array of stories that defy categorization. Journey through tales surrounding legendary figures like Harry Kellar, T. Nelson Downs, Herrmann, Frikell, Eugene Laurant, Silent Mora, and Dr. Elliott. Beyond the masters, uncover bizarre narratives such as 'The Wrestling Cheese,' the intriguing account of the sailor and the baboon, and delightful detours into topics like waffles and even Al Munroe's favorite recipes. Each page is a discovery, offering fresh perspectives and information you won't find anywhere else.
The Digital Preservation of a Legacy
Bringing 'Magical Miscellany' to its digital form was a labor of love and precision. Starting with what is likely the most complete surviving archive, every page was carefully scanned. Recognizing that the original printing by Munroe often presented legibility challenges, a painstaking transcription process was undertaken by David Roth. This monumental task ensures that Munroe's original text is clear, readable, and perfectly suited for digital consumption. Mike Caveney then expertly edited and designed the layout, transforming a rare, hard-to-read physical artifact into a pristine, accessible ebook. Experience this historical magic document with unparalleled clarity and convenience, ready to be explored on any device.
Original Specs
Written by Al Munroe
Transcribed by David Roth
Edited by Mike Caveney
Designed and laid out by Mike Caveney
Extremely rare and difficult to acquire, the Magical Miscellany was created, edited, and printed by Al Munroe, a wily old Detroit newspaperman. He had been around magic and magicians for many years and started divulging his trove of fascinating information in its pages.
Well over 650 pages of fascinating stories on a variety of topics including: Harry Kellar's beard, T. Nelson Downs, waffles, The Wrestling Cheese, the intriguing story of the sailor and the baboon, Herrmann, Frikell, Eugene Laurant, Silent Mora, Dr. Elliott, and much more... including some of Al Munroe's favorite recipes!
This amazing book is the product of years of work and we are very happy with the results. After acquiring what might be the most complete file of Munroe's Magical Miscellany Conjuring Arts, we carefully scanned each and every page and, due to how Munroe originally printed them, legibility was an issue. As a result, we then started the long and arduous task of transcribing the text. Once that monumental task was completed by David Roth, we asked Mike Caveney to edit it and do the layout.
The final product is a phone book sized work with all new information that you cannot find any other place. We printed it offset on archival paper and used a fine cloth for binding and silver foil to stamp the title on the binding.
We have only produced 300 of these and when they are gone, we will not reprint them.
