The Abbott Magic Collection Volume 1: The Percy Abbott Years

Description: The Abbott Magic Collection Volume 1: The Percy Abbott Years Description: Product Description The Abbott Magic Company is perhaps America's most historic Magic Manufacturer and this is the how the story begins. The first 25 years of Abbotts existence is documented in this book as we follow Abbott's founder Percy Abbott on his magical journey which include the following: Percy Abbott’s Lifetime In Magic Before Colon Michigan, The Blackstone Magic Shop Falling Out, 1934 Percy Abbott Invents Squash, 1934 Abbott’s Magic Founded, 1934 Abbott’s Magic First Catalog Released, 1934 Recil Bordner Partnership, 1934 The First Magic Get Together, 1934 The First Magic Get Together, 1935 Abbott’s Magic Releases 2nd Catalog, 1935 Colon F. Grant Effects, 1940 Howard “MEL” Melson joins the Staff, 1940 Get Together, 1941 Abbott’s Receives “Vital Industry Status”, 1941 “Encyclopedia Of Rope Effects”, 1941 Grant & Thornton Injured in Accident, 1941 Gen Grant Weds – Moves To Columbus, 1941 Get Together, 1942 Jesse Thornton Loses Leg, 1942 “Super X Levitation” Manufactured, 1942 Jesse Thornton Returns To Abbotts, 1942 Get Together, 1942 “Disecto” The Hit Effect Of The Year, 1943 Karson’s “Zombie” Manufactured, 1943 Abbott’s Purchases Tent Theatre, 1943 Karrell Fox Get Together Debut, 1943 Get Together, 1944 Get Together, 1944 Abbott’s Mourns Thornton Passing, 1945 Get Together Cancelled Due To War, 1945 Write In Campaign For Open House, 1945 End Of WW2 - 12th Get Together, 1946 Abbott Expansion To NY, LA, Chicago, Detroit, & Indy, 1946 MFG Rights To Jack Hughes Effects, 1946 Get Together, 1947 Abbott Magic 9th Catalog Delayed, 1947 Get Together, 1947 Get Together Marriage, 1948 Surprise Performance Of Edgar Bergen, 1948 Get Together, 1949 Percy Abbott On The Cover Of Genii, 1949 Orange Tree Illusion Released, 1949 Get Together, 1950 Bill Neff Miracle Rope Released, 1950 The “Pufferoo Incident” Occurs In LA, 1950 Get Together Cancelled, 1951 Get Together Cancelled, 1951 “Frame Of Life” Manufactured, 1952 Eddie Joseph 1st Appearance in U.S., 1952 Get Together, 1952 “Torturette” Manufactured, 1952 Neil Foster 1st Get Together Appearance, 1952 Catalog #13 Released, 1952 Get Together Tent Destroyed By Fire, 1953 Abbott’s Begins Sale Jewelry, 1953 Get Together, 1955 Box Of Pam Released, 1955 Get Together, 1955 Chami Khan Performs Crucifixion, 1956 Get Together, 1957 Get Together To Be Held In Niles MI, 1958 Abbott’s Mourn The Loss Of Howard “Mel” Melson, 1958 Last Issue Of Tops Magazine Published, 1958 Get Together, 1959 Percy Abbott Retires, 1959 Recil Bordner Purchases Percy’s Half, 1960 Percy Abbott Memorial This is the first chapter in Abbotts Magic History About the Author Founded in 1934 during the heart of the Great Depression, Abbott Magic Mfg Co has been a leader in producing magic for over 80 years. Founder Percy Abbott and his partner, Recil Bordner, created a magical empire unparalleled in magic history, turning a small village in Michigan into the world recognized Magic Capital of the World. During World War 2, Abbotts Magic MFG was given "Vital Industry" status since it supplied soldiers books on sleight of hand for recreation. This allowed Abbotts to purchase surplus and scrap metal to continue manufacturing magic products during the war years. After the war ended and the soldiers returned home, business began to boom and Abbott's opened up branch retail shops in New York, Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Boston, and Indianapolis. Abbotts magic factory in Colon was expanded during this time to meet the new demands of these new shops and the post war populace. In 1959, Founder Percy Abbott so Payment All payments are accepted through PayPal. Shipping: All shipping is free for the continental United States. Standard FREE shipping takes between 3-5 business days Returns In the event that you would like to return your purchase, we allow returns that are processed within 30 days of receiving your order. Please contact us for a return authorization and the return shipping address.

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