Grandprè Giulio. - Il Negromante Moderno - 1890

Grandprè Giulio. The Modern Necromancer. Milan, Sonzogno, 1890. First Edition. Rare original edition of the famous treatise on conjuring, illusionism and magic. A wide collection of experiments in physics and chemistry, mathematical games, sleights of hand, white magic illusions and experiments related to spiritism. The work devotes extensive sections to demystifying the tricks of fake mediums and the spiritistic séances so popular at the time. Half-leather binding. Gilt title to the spine. Numerous illustrations in the text. Dimensions 26 x 19 cm, 546 pages. Excellent condition.