A magical world -- The meanings of magic -- Magical acts -- Magic contested and condemned -- Magical identities -- The reality of magic -- Magic in the modern world

The ultimate book of magic for kids from a world-famous magician, complete with photographs for easy to follow instructions. From one of the world's premier practitioners of classic magic, with years of experience instructing younger readers in the magical arts, comes this new revision of his complete guide to learning and performing fantastic feats of prestidigitation. Acclaimed by the Los Angeles Times as "the text that young magicians swear by," it's full of step-by-step instructions. More than 2,000 illustrations provide the know-how behind 300 techniques, from basic card tricks to advanced levitation, along with advice on planning and staging a professional-quality magic show.

2015 Reprint of 1927 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. The Tarbell Course is essentially an encyclopedia on everything related to magic. Many professional magicians have based their careers on this book. If you have an interest in classics, these are the books for you. It is regarded as a classic bible of magic, and a classic also in the sense that it has survived the test of time. The Tarbell System became a gold standard for lessons in magic. If you are a beginner or even an expert magician there are great things waiting for you in this collection of magic lessons. A lifetime of magic is all about the journey. There are approximately 3100 Illustrations in the one-volume edition. Included are: Card Magic, Paper Magic & Magic with Numbers, Coin Magic, Egg Magic - Coat & Hat Productions, History of Magic, Silks, Ribbons & Handkerchief Magic, Mind Reading & Spiritualistic Magic, Oriental Magic, Illusions, Billiard Ball & Novelty Magic, Rope, Tape & Rubber Band Tricks, Ties & Escapes, Chemical & Mechanic Magic, Rabbit & Other Animal Magic, Cigarette Magic, Thimble Magic, And Much More! PUBLISHER'S NOTE: In order to include all the lessons in one volume, Martino Fine books has edited the original 1927 edition to include only those lessons that deal with magic or magic tricks. Lessons concerning publicity and marketing of a magic business are not included. A new table of contents has been provided to help navigate the material. All original illustrations have been retained, with the exception of those that deal with marketing and publicity.

Advancing to higher levels of ritual magic with purpose and power requires an exaltation of consciousness-a spiritual transformation that can serve as an antitode to the seeming banality of modern life. Based on Kabbalistic techniques, the teachings of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, and an Hermetic tradition spanning nearly two thousand years, this innovative new work introduces the history of the Golden Dawn and its mythology, the Tree of Life, Deities, demons, rules for practicing magic, and components of effective ritual. A comprehensive course of self-initiation using Israel Regardie's seminal Golden Dawn as a key reference point, Kabbalah, Magic and the Great Work of Self-Transformation guides you through the levels of the Golden Dawn system of ritual magic. Each grade in this system corresponds with a sphere in the Kabbalistic Tree of Life and includes daily rituals, required reading, written assignments, projects, and additional exercises. Knowledgeable and true to tradition, author Lyam Thomas Christopher presents a well-grounded and modern step-by-step program toward spiritual attainment, providing a lucid gateway toward a more awakened state. Finalist for the Coalition of Visionary Resources Award for Best Magick/Shamanism Book

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A Comprehensive Magic Overview from a Master Magician Do you want to explore the vast gamete that is the world of magic? Learn from a master in Jean Hugard?s Complete Course in Modern Magic. Detailed step-by-step instructions for each trick, often accompanied by diagrams, fill the book?s pages for you to expand your magician?s repertoire. No, your eyes don?t deceive you. Through this book, you can learn mesmerizing tricks featuring: Balls Coins Playing Cards Mental Magic Flowers Ropes and Cords Rings And Much More! This book is perfect for anyone interested in magic. Whether you?re an aspiring amateur magician putting your act together or a seasoned virtuoso, there is a little hint of magic for everyone in Jean Hugard?s Complete Course in Modern Magic.

Presents step-by-step instructions for performing hundreds of tricks, provides tips on establishing a stage presence, and offers methods and styles of master magicians