This is an incredible handbook on magic tricks for entertainment at home or at social gatherings. The author explains and simplifies many of the best magic tricks and illusions for beginners. These fantastic tricks can be mastered in a few hours, and one would not need expensive resources to perform them but items that are readily available in households. These items include handkerchiefs, coins, oranges, eggs, a glass bowl, etc. In addition, the author gives friendly suggestions in between the tricks and quick tips on how to keep the audience engaged so that they don't lose interest in the middle of the act. Children can learn the art in a significantly short time through this fascinating magic book to amuse and astonish their friends, family, or neighbors. It includes manuals on famous tricks like "the dancing egg," "the walking cent," "heads or tails," etc.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1876.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1877.

American national trade bibliography.

One of the world's most famous magicomedians and ventriloquists discusses every aspect of his art, revealing a wealth of insider's tricks. Schindler shows how to cultivate a variety of voices and offers helpful suggestions for putting an act together, developing comedy material and scripts, and handling bookings and publicity. 38 figures and photos.