C. Milton Chase Diaries

The 29 personal diaries of magician, manufacturer and dealer C. Milton Chase. Maker of magic for Herrmann, Woods, Bamberg, Robinson, Kellar and Powell. These diaries range from 1871-1908; A treasure drove of historical information! Thousand of entries fill these pages making this an amazing historic record of the day- to-day life of the most respected magic manufacturers of the time. Chase covers everything from what items he's producing and for what famous clients. He goes into his relationship status and every bit of gossip from catching his girlfriend in bed with another man, to being arrested, to taking vacations and going to the theater to witness a magic performance. The diaries begin in 1871 when C. Milton Chase is just 20 years old. The last one from 1908 when Chase is 57. A must have for any serious collector of conjuring history. $3,500+