This book contains a detailed guide to learning magic tricks, written with the amateur in mind. In the pages of this book will be found an abundance of tricks, puzzles, and games of every sort and kind. The volume is indeed a mine of magic and amusement, rich enough to satisfy any one who loves to entertain or be entertained. Including simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this text is perfect for the beginner and will also be of much value to the experienced magician looking to expand his magical repertoire. The chapters of this book include: Conjuring with Cards, Card...

Originally published 1930's. A well illustrated compendium of the famous Harry Houdini's magic tricks and illusions. All explained in detail.Many of the earliest magic books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This text contains a concise treatise on the most famous escape artist in the world, Harry Houdini. Including interesting information on this famous performer, as well as detailed descriptions of some of his most impressive illusions, this is a text that will be of much value to fans of Houdini and of those interested in illusionary magic in general. Harry Houdini (1874 1926) was a Hungarian-American illusionist and stunt performer, noted for his sensational escape acts. The chapters of this book include: 'Illusions and Disillusion', 'Disappearing Man', 'The Veiled Woman', 'An Escape in...