Behold! Discover the secrets of Stewart James, master magician, in “Index” & “The James File” by William Goodwin. Uncover over 400 mind-bending tricks! A legendary collection awaits! Includes rare inscription. Buy now!
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Index – Stewart James in Print & The James File by William Goodwin
Discover the definitive catalog of Stewart James, one of the most prolific magicians and trick inventors of the 20th century. This first edition hardcover, published in 1989 by Jogestja Ltd., is a treasure trove for magic enthusiasts, collectors, and historians.
Key Features:
- First Edition: A rare collector’s item in excellent condition, with only minor shelf wear and faint spots on the foredge.
- Detailed Content: Spanning xxxi, 991 pages, this massive volume documents over 400 of James’ tricks and routines over his 50-year career.
- Unique Provenance: Previously owned by a prominent CBC Radio personality, gifted by the late Peter Gzowski, and inscribed by Stewart James himself.
- Rich Descriptions: Each trick includes fascinating introductions, offering deep insights into James’ creative genius.
- Original Dust Jacket: Present with light wear, mainly at the folds and spine ends.
Stewart James (1908–1996) revolutionized magic with works like One More Thought on Cards and the iconic Abbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks. This book, a labor of love by William Goodwin, captures James’ legacy in vivid detail.
Toronto: Jogestja Ltd., 1989. First edition. Hardcover. pp. xxxi, 991. Heavy 4to. Black-&-white illustrations. Our copy shows insignificant shelf wear and is unmarked and save for a few faint spots on the foredge of the text block. The dust jacket is present and has light wear, mainly confined to rubbing at the folds and spine ends. James (1908-1996) was one of the world’s most prolific inventors of magic tricks and routines. Born in Canada, he was the author of ‘One More Thought on Cards’, the three volumes of ‘Abbott’s Encyclopedia of Rope Tricks’, and numerous articles. This copy of his catalogue raisonne was purchased by us from a prominent CBC Radio personality who, in turn, had been given it by the late national broadcaster Peter Gzowski. The book was given to Gzowski by James on the occasion of the former’s interview of the latter on his national radio program. James, who was quite elderly at the time, inscribed this copy ‘To Preter [sic] from Stewart’ and gave it to him after the interview concluded. It is a massive book describing in detail over 400 tricks and routines James published or marketed over a fifty-year span. Each trick is prefaced by a fascinating introduction.
