Robert Ganthony — Modern Ventriloquism

London, Will Golston Ltd. 1918. First edition. Hardback. A smart first edition of this entertaining guide to ventriloquism with illustrations. First edition. Illustrated throughout. A detailed and entertaining guide to ventriloquism being a collection of dramatic sketches for figure working with original dialogues. With chapters on different scenes to try, including: pulling his leg, the awkward customer, an Egyptian legacy, a lady of leisure, the valetudinarian, and much more. Written by Robert Ganthony, a British writer and magician. Published by Will Goldston, an English stage magician involved in the merchandising of "magic tricks." He was a lifelong friend of Harry Houdini and the founder and president of the London-based Magicians' Club from 1911. In the original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, smart with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the boards. Joints starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd handling mark and age toning. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .