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2016 Reprint of Second, Enlarged Edition of 1885. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Considered by some to be the single most complete book ever written on magic, it includes both stage and close-up magic, chapters on technique, presentation, and all the peripheral skills necessary for great conjuring. Covers every significant aspect - from palming to clairvoyance, vanishing and producing an object, using essential apparatus, etc. Explains hundreds of astonishing tricks - with coins, cups and balls, handkerchiefs, cards, more. A book with...

Contents Include: PART 1: DRAWING ROOM MAGIC: Coin Palming Tricks with Coins Tricks with Common Objects Tricks with Cups and Balls Tricks with Handkerchiefs Chinese Tricks Tricks at Table Tricks with Cards PART 2: STAGE MAGIC: General Remarks The Magician's Table and Dress Sleights and Properties for General Use Tricks with Cards Tricks with Handkerchiefs and Gloves Tricks with Coins Miscellaneous Tricks The Cornucopian Hat Tricks with Watches and Livestock Sham Mesmerism, Clairvoyance, Etc Some Up to Date Tricks Final Instructions

Sleight of Hand is a manual by Edwin Sachs. It shows the basics and finer points of the skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks, such as tricks with coins, cards, cups and balls, handkerchiefs, watches, gloves, as well as mesmerism & clairvoyance tricks of the trade.

This text comprises a practical guide to a variety of impressive and baffling sleight of hand tricks. Containing clear, concise instructions and helpful illustrations, this is a text that will be of much interest to the amateur magician and will also be of some value to the seasoned conjurer with an interest in increasing their magical repertoire. Many old books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are proud to republish this book text here complete with a new introduction on magic tricks.