Download or read book Sugden the Magician written by Gary R. Frank and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raymond Sugden's (S uh g - D eh n) magical life started with a handshake from master performer Harry Kellar and continued throughout his life. Growing up in Pittsburgh, gave Ray an opportunity to see numerous performers and create his own show. From his early days of magic, to his time on the road with his wife and children, and then involvement with Howard Thurston as Thurston's third traveling show unit; it's all here. Over two hundred photographs are included. There are advertisements, playbills, and posters through the entire book. The book is hard-covered, #80 glossy stock, and it is loaded with information and material that has never been written before. Seldom known facts that were never uncovered until now are in this book. You will learn more about the business dealings Thurston had with not only Sugden, but also Harry Jansen (aka Dante). Sugden thought he had it made when he signed on to be Thurston's third touring show. It wasn't long after, Thurston showed his true colors. The facts are there for you to read. If you want to complete your library of magic's Golden Age, Sugden the Magician - The Wonder Show of the Century is the book to read. You will learn a little of Thurston's proclivities that have never been revealed before. And, there's more. The life of Ray Sugden was one of adventure, invention, and entertainment.