This early book is from the magician Norman Hunter, who later became well-known as the author of the Professor Branestawm stories. Some great creative effects in here as well as some interesting adverts from the period. Scarce edition of one of the famous (or infamous) "Yellow Peril" series of books from C. Arthur Pearson. Full of great tricks and fascinating magic adverts from the time. You can read more about this series of books here. 
 
Condition: Poor, has lost spine paper, back board detached, boards worn with marks, has been water damaged and has some mould stains (freeze-treated as a precaution). 
 
Binding: Hardback
Year:  1925
Publisher: C. Arthur Pearson
Pages: 124
Dimensions (to nearest cm): 18 X 12cm