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This is a vintage magic book titled "The Magical Entertainer" by "Selbit". Published by Ornsum's, this book is designed to teach readers how to give a complete evening's entertainment, featuring new conjuring tricks with highly-amusing "patter," laughable ventriloquism, and a diverting magical sketch. The contents are illustrated by S. C. Tibbles, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the art of illusion and performance.The book's program includes sections such as "An Experiment in Thought-Reading," "The Watch, Glass and Handkerchief Trick," "My Grandfather's Legacy," "A Bowl of Paper Shavings," "A Ventriloquial Dialogue," and "Spirits versus Spiritualism." This listing includes the single physical book as pictured. The sole American rights for "The Magical Entertainer" are stated to be invested in A. Roterberg, 176, Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois.
