


: Library Fellows of the Whitney Museum of American Art. The Jarrett Book at a steep $5 in 1936, would run you about $76 today, when factoring inflation. Vernon’s $20 manuscript in 1932 would be about $311 today. Jay Ose’s 1963 Hundred Dollar Book…well it was only sold for $5. 176 (Aug 2010), saying…well, that the Deluxe edition might not be “worth it”.Ĭloser…but the Elegance Edition still wins. Shevlin gave a great review of the Platinum edition in Magicol, No. Sure, you can buy the book for $69.95, but why would you do that when a Platinum edition is available for just $1000? Clay H. Beating a Dead Horse: The Life and Times of Jay Marshall. In custom case, with additional materials. Siegfried & Roy: Unique in all the world.

I recently reviewed the Siegfried & Roy book. So the questions is – is this the most expensive new book ever offered for sale? Todd Karr and The Miracle Factory have announced the Essential Robert-Houdin Elegance Edition. Limited to 12 copies, advertised as “One of the most lavish magic books ever created!” and “A sound investment for your library.” Price tag…just $1500 for a few more days, before the price goes up to $1800.
