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houdinisghost Loyal user 287 Posts |
I am still hearing from people who are particularly interested in the subjects of Houdini, handcuffs, escapes and magic who want the book.
Right now, because I didn't sell to speculators who hoped to created an instant price-gouging rare book by buying multiple copies and sitting on them, I still have the book to sell them--for its retail price. Once Houdini--the Key # 1 goes on ebay, the book will sell out quickly. Up until now, I haven't sold one book to anyone who is does not enjoy one or more of the interests I mentioned. For thirteen years, I had to explain to people I didn't have any more sets of Houdini Unlocked. These were people who were really interested in the subject. To their disappointment, I had to tell them I wasn't going to reprint the set. I would tell them I was working on a rewrite, concentrating on Houdini's professional secrets. Meanwhile, the speculators were taking them for whatever they could. There were a couple of auctions that should have been investigated by law enforcement. It's too soon to start telling people I haven't got the book. I do have books left to sell. It's a relatively high-priced book, but, I'm not gouging anyone. I'll keep it off ebay for now. |
Roslyn Inner circle UK 3405 Posts |
Have you contacted organisations like The Magic Circle, BMS or maybe even the Castle who have large collections (I don't know if The Castle does, but the others certainly do) about them buying, or possibly even bidding on Houdini - The Key 1?
Rather than make this book available to "the public" keep it in house. I can't think of a better place to have such a thing than in the library of one of our most prestigious magic organisations... I'd certainly rather see it there than in the hands of a speculator. Just a thought. On the other hand you could sit on a load of copies yourself and generate a false demand where you, the author, actually profits from this. I'd back you up.... For a fee of course
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