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The Vanishing Trick
By Max Afford
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Description
In this Max Afford novel an illusory act becomes the center of a chilling puzzle: when a celebrated magician disappears during a performance, a web of illusion and deception unfolds across fogbound streets and drawing rooms. Blending the cerebral pleasures of a classic whodunit with the eerie charge of paranormal mystery, the story moves from detective story sleuthing to moments of magical suspense and gothic adventure, revealing 19th-century intrigue beneath the trickery.
Originally published and long out of print, this work has been meticulously restored by Alpha Editions for today s readers and future generations. The restoration preserves Afford s sharp plotting and atmospheric prose while presenting an edition crafted for collectors not merely a reprint but a cultural treasure, complete with careful text fidelity and reader-focused design.
Why read this edition? Fans of vintage crime fiction and historical fiction will relish the period detail and stagecraft; lovers of supernatural thriller and Victorian mystery will savor the tension between showmanship and the supernatural. Whether you re a casual reader drawn to magical suspense or a collector seeking a definitive Max Afford novel, The Vanishing Trick is an essential revival a restored piece of literary history that reconnects us with the dark glamour of the stage and the irresistible puzzle of the classic whodunit.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
28
Release Date:
2025-11-08
Publication Date:
2025-11-08
Publisher:
Alpha Edition
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
9371778016
ISBN13:
9789371778015
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Weight:
58 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
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