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What connects Black Art, The Vanishing Lady, Multiplying Billiard Balls, Spring Flowers, The Cocoon, The Vanishing Birdcage, and The Expanding Die? They all originated from the brilliant imagination of the renowned French illusionist, Buatier de Kolta.

Peter Warlock has delved into the life of this pivotal figure in magic, resulting in a captivating addition to our historical profiles series. Key features of this book include:

• A comprehensive account of the life and remarkable career of this legendary performer and inventor.

• Numerous photographs, playbills, programs, and diagrams that shed light on his distinguished journey.

• An in-depth chapter focusing on the creation and legacy of de Kolta’s iconic Expanding Die.

• A previously unpublished biographical manuscript penned by Mrs. de Kolta over 80 years ago.

• An exclusive de Kolta illusion secret that has never been revealed in print until now.

• Patent documents from the UK and the US for all four of de Kolta’s magical innovations.

• A stunning, full-color frontispiece, along with printed end-sheets; hardbound, gold-stamped; limited to 1,000 numbered copies.