They’re Off – Frank Lane & U.F. “Gen” Grant – Vintage Magic Tricks Booklet 1930s

Offered here is a scarce vintage magic booklet titled They’re Off by Frank Lane and U.F. “Gen” Grant. Originally priced at $1.50, this publication contains “smart tricks and keen ideas” for magicians, featuring clever pocket tricks, card effects, and stage routines with everyday props.

Frank Lane and Ulysses Frederick “Gen” Grant were influential figures in mid-20th-century magic, known for their practical effects and contributions to the art. This was the first in a planned series of booklets, presenting a fresh combination of their ideas and performance material.

Details:

• Title: They’re Off

• Authors: Frank Lane & U.F. “Gen” Grant

• Publisher: Undated, likely late 1930s–early 1940s

• Format: Softcover stapled booklet, approx. 9" tall

• Pages: Unnumbered, with introduction and trick instructions

• Condition: Good vintage condition. Covers show some toning, light staining, and edge wear consistent with age. Interior pages are clean with some age toning. Staple binding secure. No missing or torn pages.

This is a hard-to-find piece of magic history, especially for collectors of early 20th-century conjuring booklets or fans of U.F. Grant’s ingenious work.