Dr. Morris Young (1909-2002) had a passion for magic. A successful eye surgeon, Dr. Young was also very interested in the art of magic and the skill of mnemonics, or memory by association. To that end, he amassed one of the largest book collections on magic ever assembled. With his friend, New York attorney John McManus, he collected more than 20,000 items, some dating back to the 16th century. In 1955, they donated the collection to the Library of Congress. The McManus-Young Collection is today an invaluable resource for magic research.
