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Dive into the rich history of magic with 'Mahatma' by George Little, a comprehensive 9-volume collection available for instant download. As noted in Alfredson and Daily's Conjuring Periodical Bibliography, Mahatma stands as the 'first English language magical serial of any substance,' making it an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, and magic enthusiasts alike.

Discover the wisdom and secrets of prominent figures in magic history, including Conradi, De Kolta, Downs, Elliott, Evans, Hilliar, Hoffmann, Houdini, Kellar, Leipzig, Plate, Selbit, Trewey, and countless others. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the world of early 20th-century magic.

Here are some fascinating aspects of the Mahatma periodical:

  • It was printed behind the famous Martinka's magic shop in New York City, the epicenter of the magic world at the time.
  • Features some of Houdini's earliest advertisements, complete with rarely seen photographs.
  • Houdini himself authored a column for Mahatma.
  • Contains rare and exclusive Dr. Elliott material, including his techniques for the second deal and the pass.
  • Documents the Society of American Magicians (S.A.M.) meeting notes from 1902 onwards.

This digital edition includes a fully searchable PDF of the complete run of Mahatma, along with a helpful index created by Stephen Hobbs and an insightful introduction by Richard Kaufman. This collaborative effort between Lybrary.com and the Conjuring Arts Research Center ensures a high-quality and accessible experience. The introduction and index are reproduced with the permission of Richard Kaufman.

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Mahatma by George Little ( 9 Vols , Instant Download )
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Mahatma by George Little ( 9 Vols , Instant Download )

As Alfredson and Daily write in their Conjuring Periodical Bibliography, Mahatma is the 'first English language magical serial of any substance'. It is a fantastic resource for historians, researchers and other treasure hunters. A few of the prominent names you will find in Mahatma are Conradi, De Kolta, Downs, Elliott, Evans, Hilliar, Hoffmann, Houdini, Kellar, Leipzig, Plate, Selbit, Trewey and many more.
Some interesting facts about this periodical are:
Mahatma was printed in the rear of the storied Martinka's magic shop in New York City, then the central hub of all things magical.
Among the delightful period advertisements in Mahatma are some of Houdini's earliest ads, many with rarely seen pictures!
Houdini himself wrote a column for Mahatma.
Mahatma is the only place to find never-again-published rare Dr. Elliott material, including his handling of the second deal and the pass.
Starting in 1902, the S.A.M. meeting notes were recorded in Mahatma.
You get a fully searchable PDF of the complete run of Mahatma, an index prepared by Stephen Hobbs and an introduction by Richard Kaufman. This is a joint production between Lybrary.com and the Conjuring Arts Research Center. The introduction and index are reproduced with the permission of Richard Kaufman.