Book Description

Originally published in 1897. The author was a famous conjuror who many spent many years perfecting the hundreds of tricks and sleight of hand methods described here. Contents Include: SLEIGHTS : The Double Handed Pass The Force The Bridge The Glide The Color Change, etc. TRICKS WITH CARDS : Magic versus Mnemonics The Hypnotised card Cards Shot Against a Hat The Demon Envelope The Obedient Card, etc. PREPARED AND MECHANICAL CARDS : The Changing Card The Torn Corner Card The Flap Card The Conjurer as Marksman The Envelope Card The Coin Card A Mysterious Transformation, etc Contains many explanatory illustrations. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.Envelope Card The Coin Card A Mysterious Transformation, etc