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LoC No.: 34010760
Title:
Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain
Or, the art of jugling set forth in his proper colours, fully, plainly, and exactly, so that an ignorant person may thereby learn the full perfection of the same, after a little practise.
Alternate Title: Hocvs pocvs iunior
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain" by Unknown is a treatise on the art of juggling and sleight of hand, likely written in the early 17th century. This work combines elements of instructional manual and showmanship, intended to teach readers the principles and secrets behind various tricks performed by jugglers. The focus is on methods to create illusions and entertain an audience through dexterity and skillful techniques. The book delves into numerous specific tricks, providing detailed instructions for their execution. These include methods for manipulating balls, coins, cards, and various objects to perform seemingly impossible feats. The narrative explains essential techniques, such as misdirection, the importance of practice, and the use of theatrical language to enhance the performance. It captures the magical charm of the era while serving as a practical guide for aspiring entertainers, emphasizing both the joy of performance and the underlying craft that makes such illusions possible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Unknown
Publisher: Mab, Ralph
Printer: Harper, Thomas, -1656
EBook No.: 34375
Published: Nov 20, 2010
Downloads: 214
Language: English
Subject: Magic tricks -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 34010760
Title:
Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain
Or, the art of jugling set forth in his proper colours, fully, plainly, and exactly, so that an ignorant person may thereby learn the full perfection of the same, after a little practise.
Alternate Title: Hocvs pocvs iunior
Note: Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary: "Hocus Pocus Junior: The Anatomie of Legerdemain" by Unknown is a treatise on the art of juggling and sleight of hand, likely written in the early 17th century. This work combines elements of instructional manual and showmanship, intended to teach readers the principles and secrets behind various tricks performed by jugglers. The focus is on methods to create illusions and entertain an audience through dexterity and skillful techniques. The book delves into numerous specific tricks, providing detailed instructions for their execution. These include methods for manipulating balls, coins, cards, and various objects to perform seemingly impossible feats. The narrative explains essential techniques, such as misdirection, the importance of practice, and the use of theatrical language to enhance the performance. It captures the magical charm of the era while serving as a practical guide for aspiring entertainers, emphasizing both the joy of performance and the underlying craft that makes such illusions possible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Unknown
Publisher: Mab, Ralph
Printer: Harper, Thomas, -1656
EBook No.: 34375
Published: Nov 20, 2010
Downloads: 214
Language: English
Subject: Magic tricks -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.