I have a very old "magic" book that I would like some more information on, if this can be called a review, so be it.

Title: Amateur Amusements
Author: Proff. Lorento
Pub: Hurst & Co. 1878

This book is in good condition, but the binding is seperating from the book. Pages are aged a bit and the first few pages are loose. You can easily flip through the book, I just do not wish to aid in the aging process if I can help it.

Does anyone know if this book is just an amusement type magic book, or does it hold some ideas that should be read? If I should actually read this, does anyone know where I can get a newer version of this for reading purpose (reprint/inexpensive)?

WOW, no info on this book?


I did find a few versions for sale, but for $200, I will keep mine.

Prices seem to vary considerably...

http://www.biblio.com/books/36828579.html

http://www.antiqbook.com/boox/bookbs/036857.shtml

The condition of the two books cited in your links explains the difference in the price. The one that is in good condition would normally cost at least 3 times what one in fair condition would. These prices reflect that difference.