This is from a Private Estate in Good Condition. This is a hardcover book with the original dust jacket. The dust jacket has a poly material cover and some rips and tears along the edges.  There is some color discoloration from age.  The hardcover book is in great shape with some minor wear near the bottom of the spine area.  The edges of the pages are yellow from age but still in great shape. 

Published by Harry Stanley

Max Malini was one of the most extraordinary personalities in the history of the performance of magic. 

In this book, Dai Vernon shows how sucessfully Malini acted the role of magician and explains the clever methods by which he entertained and mystified audiences all over the world. His magic gained him an entree into the most exclusive circles...financial and social, both in America and Europe. A list of prominent people entertained by Malini sounds almost fantastic. He presented performances before several American Presidents at the White House, and had many Command Performances for British Royalty at Buckingham Palace. He received decorations or gifts from almost every Monarch in Europe and Asia. Not only did he merely entertain Royalty, but in many cases he became their intimate friend. At one time he spent a considerable time as the guest of the Duke of Windsor, who was then Prince of Wales. 

On special occasions Malini wore a gorgeously bejewelled ornament which was presented to him by the King of Siam. 

In this great book you are taken behind the scenes and enabled to see how and why Malini became a legend. A feast of tricks, methods, and stories. 

CONTENTS
Foreword
Chapter One - Malini, The Man
Chapter Two - Malini's Full Evening Show
Chapter Three - Malini's Methods
Chapter Four - Malini At The Bar
Chapter Five - Malini At The Dinner Table
Chapter Six - Malini And A Pack of Cards
Chapter Seven - Miscellaneous Magic
Chapter Eight - Malini The Promoter
Chapter Nine - Edwin Dearn's Letter