“Magical Moments.” A Book of Entertainment by Dell O’Dell, World’s Leading Lady Magician

New York: Diana Press / Hank Hirsch. , 1939.. Edition: First Edition, stated., Binding: Printed paper wraps, spiral bound. , Notes: Dell O'Dell, stage name of Odella Newton (1897 – 1962), was an American magician and pioneer role model for modern female performers. She was noted for being one of the first magicians to appear on television, hosting her own show (The Dell O'Dell Show) on ABC's local station in Los Angeles. She was also one of few American women to have her own circus—Della O'Dell Society Circus—which toured the midwest in 1925 and 1926. Before becoming one of the most popular female magicians on the night club circuit during the 1930s through to the 50s, Dell O'Dell also performed in vaudeville and burlesque. Her skills included juggling furniture and lecturing on physical culture.


, Size: 8vo.(225 x 150 mm), Illustration: A very good example of this unique book of magic tricks and secrets by Dell O’Dell (Odella Newton), pioneer woman magician of the first half of the 20th century. With mechanized pop-up “frontispiece” of rabbit popping out of top hat, plus 4 leaves of unused cut-outs and pop-out paper tricks, with instructions, at back. Other illustrations and photographs of O’Dell performing.

, Pages: 30 leaves, including leaves of pop-outs., Category: Book Pastimes, Games & Amusements;