Hugard's Secret Manuscript
A limited edition box set featuring
Jean Hugard's unpublished historical translation of Raynaly's Discourses of a Conjurer
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— Limited edition of only 50 copies!
— Facsimile of Hugard's original manuscript
— Previously little-known magic history
— Stories of Herrmann, De Kolta, Méliès, Comte, Philippe, Bosco, and other masters
— Over 160 pages
— Includes a CD of the original French edition of Raynaly's book in PDF form
— Bonus essay on Raynaly by Dr. Richard Wiseman
— A copy of the unique early 1894 footage of Raynaly performing
— Attractive shelf-ready black box with padded insert
— Each copy hand-numbered
— A must for any magic historian!
Protected in a bookshelf-friendly black case!
Limited to only 50 numbered copies
Now's your chance to read a hidden classic of magic history. In the 1940s, famed magic author Jean Hugard translated a French magic classic, the autobiography of illusionist Raynaly (1842-1918). The Discourses of a Conjurer follows Raynaly's life and adventures as a magic performer and his encounters with Herrmann, De Kolta, celebrities, Indian street performers, and a cast of other fascinating characters.
Hugard's manuscript has remained unknown for over 60 years, stashed in files for decades until now. This exact page-by-page reproduction of the original typed pages look just like Hugard's 162-page work, and comes to you in an attractive black box, along with a PDF version on CD of Raynaly's original 1894 French version, Les Propos d'un Escamoteur.
Also included are Dr. Richard Wiseman's essay on Raynaly's 1894 magic film, as welll as a copy of the video itself.
Click here to see Raynaly in action in 1894 on YouTube (Thanks to its restorer, Dr. Richard Wiseman)
Each copy is hand-numbered...a real treasure!
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