Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Sim sala bim! Senior Librarian Dominique Dunstan conjures up three examples of blow books from the collection with origins spanning from 18th century France to contemporary Germany. These are fascinating objects that come alive in the hands of a skilled magician, and have endured and evolved through the centuries.

Read more: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/stories/treasures-library-magic-blow-books