Sugden the Magician – The Wonder Show of the Century

As Tampa Ray Sugden became Thurston's Threat!


Raymond Sugden’s (pronounced - Suhg - Den) magical life started with a handshake from master performer Harry Kellar and continued throughout his life. Growing up in Pittsburgh, gave Ray an opportunity to see numerous performers and create his own show. From his early days of magic, to his time on the road with his wife and children, and then involvement with Howard Thurston as Thurston's 3rd touring show unit – "Tampa England's Court Magician."; You'll read it all here. As Dante the Magician was traveling throughout in Europe sending money to Thurston, Thurston needed more money to keep his pockets full (and to pay for all of his "extras". He saw that Sugden had the ability and with the extra illusions Thurston had at his disposal, Sugden was the perfect fit...or, was he?


Over two hundred photographs are included. There are advertisements, playbills, and posters through the entire book. The book is hard-covered, #80 glossy stock, and it is loaded with information and material that has never been written before. Seldom known facts that were never uncovered until now are in this book. You will learn about the business dealings Thurston had with Sugden and also Harry Jansen (aka Dante). 


Sugden thought he had it made when he signed on to be Thurston’s third touring show. It wasn't long after, Thurston showed his true colors. The facts are there for you to read.  You will learn a little of Thurston’s proclivities that have never been revealed before. If you want to complete your library of magic’s Golden Age, Sugden the Magician – The Wonder Show of the Century is the book for you. 


The life of Ray Sugden was one of adventure, invention, and entertainment. You will read what was never published during Thurston's lifetime. The records, facts, and the resolute talent Ray Sugden had to make his show a success. 


Untold details that never made it to the magic written records, but it is all here in this book. Facts and more facts. No cover ups, you will read what has never been brought up in any book until now.


The book is filled with photographs of Ray's travels, playbills, programs, advertisements, and diagrams Plus eight pages in full color of posters, advertisements, and more. 


This is a book filled with eye-opening missing pieces of magic history during the time Thurston's reign was in need of help.  


The book is in new condition.

 

Limited to 300 copies


Purchase this book and you will receive bonus material from the estate of Raymond Sugden! Valued over $75!


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