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The Quickness Of The Hand 1932
Description
Introductory intertitle reads: "Conjuring tricks appeal to all - especially when we're shown 'how'. Master Richard Barrs, who won Maskelyne's Boy Conjuring Championship, explains an easy one for you to try - when you get home."
A young boy - probably around 12 or 13 years old demonstrates a...
Data
- Cataloguer:
- Jenny
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Media URN:
- 51270
- Sort Number:
- PSP 746
- Time in/Out:
- 01:04:55:00 / 01:06:30:00
- Canister:
- PSP 746
- Film ID:
- 1594.03
- Issue Date:
- 21/07/1932
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