Herrmann the Great''s Wizard Manual - From Sleight of Hand Card Tricks to Coin Tricks, Stage Magic, Mind

One of history's most acclaimed magicians provides clear and concise explanations of more than 100 tricks and illusions, including sleight of hand tips, coin and card tricks, and much more.

About the author

Alexander Herrmann (1844-1896) was the most successful member of a well-known 19th-century French family of stage magicians. After a three-year residence at London's Egyptian Hall, he toured the United States, South America, Europe, and Russia, where he performed for the Czar's family.

Summary

One of history's most acclaimed magicians provides clear and concise explanations of more than 100 tricks and illusions. Herrmann the Great's complete compendium of secrets, published in 1916, features 90 sleight of hand tips, 24 coin tricks, 27 card tricks, and much more, including instruction on mind reading and the basics of ventriloquism. Vintage line drawings appear throughout, along with advice on stage presence and performance.

Product details

• Authors: Alexander Herrmann
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2020
• EAN: 9780486842516
• ISBN: 978-0-486-84251-6
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Theatre, ballet; GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Reference