Modern Magic
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Victorian conjuring and magic literature

Modern Magic

Angelo John Lewis1876
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A comprehensive manual of stage conjuring and sleight of hand techniques. Professor Hoffmann's seminal work provides detailed instructions for hundreds of magic tricks, from basic sleight of hand with cards and coins to elaborate stage illusions. The book covers conjuring with cards, coins, handkerchiefs, cups and balls, as well as mechanical apparatus and stage illusions. Written as a practical guide for aspiring magicians, it includes precise descriptions of moves, patter, and presentation techniques.

Also known asAngelo John Lewis - Modern Magic · The Modern Magic
This edition1876
EditionPublished under the pseudonym Professor Hoffmann
Stage Magicsleight of handprestidigitationconjuringWestern / Classicalmisdirectionstage illusionspalming techniquesparlor magicmechanical apparatusfalse shufflescard magicHistory of Magicconjuring techniquesapparatus constructioncard forces

Contents21 chapters

  1. 01Modern Magic.
  2. 02PREFACE.
  3. 03CONTENTS.
  4. 04WITCHCRAFT.
  5. 05BLACK AND WHITE MAGIC.
  6. 06DREAMS.
  7. 07VISIONS.
  8. 08GHOSTS.
  9. 09DIVINATION.
  10. 10SECOND SIGHT.
  11. 11ORACLES AND PROPHECIES.
  12. 12THE DIVINING ROD.
  13. 13POSSESSION.
  14. 14VAMPIRISM.
  15. 15ZOANTHROPY.
  16. 16MAGNETISM.
  17. 17SOMNAMBULISM.
  18. 18MIRACULOUS CURES.
  19. 19MYSTICISM.
  20. 20THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  21. 21"Cover"

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