Latest Magic, Being original conjuring tricks

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hoffmann, Professor, 1839-1919

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Latest Magic, Being Original Conjuring Tricks" by Professor Hoffmann is a collection of conjuring tricks written in the early 20th century. This work outlines a variety of original magical effects and techniques, specifically designed for amateur and professional magicians, many of which utilize innovative magical appliances. The book features a range of tricks, from card manipulations to the use of clever props, demonstrating the author's expertise and creativity in the field of magic. The opening of the book introduces Professor Hoffmann's innovative approaches to conjuring and sets the stage for the tricks that follow. The preface emphasizes that many of the tricks are original creations that have been developed and refined over time. He includes several examples of practical magical appliances, such as "Magical Mats" and "Fairy Flower-Pots," explaining their uses and construction methods. Additionally, the beginning hints at the author's dedication and respect towards magic as an art form, showcasing his passion for engaging and teaching aspiring magicians through detailed descriptions and accessible language. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-08-06