Super Magical Miracles by John Booth
The rare first edition book, published in 1930 by John Booth, showcases a variety of magical effects, ranging from spontaneous tricks to mind-reading feats. This collection features Booth’s original magic secrets, accompanied by his own illustrations. A publisher’s advertisement appears at the back. Born John Nicholls Booth (1912–2009), he gained fame as a nightclub magician before transitioning to a career as a Unitarian minister in 1940. A prolific writer, he contributed extensively to Linking Ring, Sphinx, Genii, and Magicol, and in 1929, he founded Canadian Magician’s Digest. He also organised Canada’s first magic convention in 1931 and briefly performed under the stage name "Jancini" in 1938. Later, he integrated magic into his lectures and even conducted Eugene Laurant’s funeral service. An avid traveler, Booth also ventured into the Himalayas.
The rare first edition book, published in 1930 by John Booth, showcases a variety of magical effects, ranging from spontaneous tricks to mind-reading feats. This collection features Booth’s original magic secrets, accompanied by his own illustrations. A publisher’s advertisement appears at the back. Born John Nicholls Booth (1912–2009), he gained fame as a nightclub magician before transitioning to a career as a Unitarian minister in 1940. A prolific writer, he contributed extensively to Linking Ring, Sphinx, Genii, and Magicol, and in 1929, he founded Canadian Magician’s Digest. He also organised Canada’s first magic convention in 1931 and briefly performed under the stage name "Jancini" in 1938. Later, he integrated magic into his lectures and even conducted Eugene Laurant’s funeral service. An avid traveler, Booth also ventured into the Himalayas.
The rare first edition book, published in 1930 by John Booth, showcases a variety of magical effects, ranging from spontaneous tricks to mind-reading feats. This collection features Booth’s original magic secrets, accompanied by his own illustrations. A publisher’s advertisement appears at the back. Born John Nicholls Booth (1912–2009), he gained fame as a nightclub magician before transitioning to a career as a Unitarian minister in 1940. A prolific writer, he contributed extensively to Linking Ring, Sphinx, Genii, and Magicol, and in 1929, he founded Canadian Magician’s Digest. He also organised Canada’s first magic convention in 1931 and briefly performed under the stage name "Jancini" in 1938. Later, he integrated magic into his lectures and even conducted Eugene Laurant’s funeral service. An avid traveler, Booth also ventured into the Himalayas.