[Scrapbook on magicians, magic tricks, and the circus]
Contributors: Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1904
Language: eng
Number of pages: 115
Subjects: Sources; Magicians; Magic tricks; Magic shows; Circus; Biography; History
Description: Scrapbook (with some laid in materials) primarily of newspaper and magazine clippings, on magicians, magic tricks, and the circus.  Includes handbills, advertising flyers, business cards, and blank contracts.
Notes: Bequest: Estate of Harry Houdini, April 1927.

Compiler was a small time showman in medicine shows, circuses, variety shows, etc., who performed as a musician, magician, and juggler.  He was a friend of Harry Houdini.