This edition had all images removed.

LoC No.: ca05001911

Title: The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide
A practical manual of fireside magic and conjuring illusions, containing also complete instructions for acquiring and practising the art of ventriloquism.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide" by Anonymous is a practical manual written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an instructional guide on magic and ventriloquism, offering readers a variety of tricks and illusions designed for both amateur magicians and social entertainment. The guide emphasizes accessibility, showcasing tricks that require common household items and minimal preparation, making it suitable for casual performances at gatherings or for personal enjoyment. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, aimed at providing enthusiasts with clear instructions on performing basic tricks and illusions for entertainment. The author discusses the spirit of magic, noting a shift away from supernatural claims towards a more science-based approach to conjuring. Techniques for captivating audiences using simple objects, such as handkerchiefs, coins, and eggs, are elaborated, with an emphasis on skillful sleight of hand. The introduction sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which delve into specific tricks and the fundamentals of conjuring, ensuring that readers can easily understand and practice the art of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

EBook No.: 53235

Published: Oct 8, 2016

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Subject: Ventriloquism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: ca05001911

Title: The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide
A practical manual of fireside magic and conjuring illusions, containing also complete instructions for acquiring and practising the art of ventriloquism.

Note: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide" by Anonymous is a practical manual written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an instructional guide on magic and ventriloquism, offering readers a variety of tricks and illusions designed for both amateur magicians and social entertainment. The guide emphasizes accessibility, showcasing tricks that require common household items and minimal preparation, making it suitable for casual performances at gatherings or for personal enjoyment. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, aimed at providing enthusiasts with clear instructions on performing basic tricks and illusions for entertainment. The author discusses the spirit of magic, noting a shift away from supernatural claims towards a more science-based approach to conjuring. Techniques for captivating audiences using simple objects, such as handkerchiefs, coins, and eggs, are elaborated, with an emphasis on skillful sleight of hand. The introduction sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which delve into specific tricks and the fundamentals of conjuring, ensuring that readers can easily understand and practice the art of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Anonymous

EBook No.: 53235

Published: Oct 8, 2016

Downloads: 70

Language: English

Subject: Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Subject: Ventriloquism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.