Book of parlor tricks: How to perform them by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Title Book of parlor tricks: How to perform them
Original Publication United States: A. B. Courtney,1895.
Series Title Multum in parvo library, vol. 2, no. 16, April, 1895
Note Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents The diviner -- To walk upon a hot iron bar -- The restored ribbon -- Interesting problems -- How to drop a tumbler on the floor without breaking it -- Magic money -- Sorcery -- Odd or even -- To discover card by weight -- How money is saved -- Eatable candle-ends -- The wonderful hat -- The invisible coin -- The wizard skeleton -- Magic writing -- The Columbus egg trick -- The ring and the handerchief -- The smashed watch -- The magic stick.
Credits Demian Katz, Craig Kirkwood, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (Images courtesy of the Digital Library@Villanova University.)
Summary "Book of Parlor Tricks: How to Perform Them" by Anonymous is a guide on performing various entertaining tricks and illusions, written during the late 19th century. This instructional book belongs to the genre of instructional manuals, specifically focusing on magic and performance. It likely draws upon the popular fascination with entertainment and sleight-of-hand tricks that characterized social gatherings during that era. The book consists of numerous tricks designed for social entertainment, explaining step-by-step methods for their execution. For example, it details how to perform divinations, create illusions of restored items, and even coax coins to appear and disappear, employing various props and clever falsehoods. Each entry is intended to be simple enough for enthusiasts to perform at parlor gatherings, engaging audiences with a mix of wordplay and visual spectacle. By following the instructions, readers can bring a sense of wonder and laughter to their gatherings, making it a delightful resource for anyone interested in the art of performance magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure
Subject Magic tricks
Subject Tricks
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EBook-No. 68386
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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