Secrets of Conjuring and Magic - Or How to Become a Wizard

Klappentext This 1877 translation of Robert-Houdin's 1868 conjuring manual reveals the techniques used in popular stage performances during the Victorian period. Zusammenfassung Originally published in French in 1868, this conjuring manual by Robert-Houdin (1805–71), the best-known stage magician of his time, revealed the secret techniques behind the coin and card tricks popular with Victorian audiences. This English translation by Louis Hoffmann, a barrister and writer on magic tricks, appeared in 1877. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's preface; Author's preface and dedication; The home of Robert-Houdin; Introduction; Conjuring and its professors; The art of conjuring; General principles; The hand; Escamotage, prestidigitation; 1. Coin tricks; 2. Card tricks; 3. Sundry expedients used in conjuring, and tricks of various descriptions; 4. The cups and balls; 5. The birth of flowers, or magical vegetation; Conclusion.

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• Authors: Jean Eug Robert-Houdin, Jean Eug¿ Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugene Robert-Houdin, Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin, Jean-Eugene Robert-Houdin
• Assisted by: Louis Hoffmann (Translation), Hoffmann Louis (Editor and translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.11.2011
• EAN: 9781108032407
• ISBN: 978-1-108-03240-7
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 218 mm x 28 mm
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge; Print on Demand
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Spiritualism, PERFORMING ARTS / General, Spiritualism, GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Magic, Conjuring & Magic, Conjuring and magic