02725cam a22003253u 4500 60687 UtSlPG 20260610134411.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GV Arnold, George, 1834-1865 The Magician's Own Book, or, the Whole Art of Conjuring : Being a complete hand-book of parlor magic, and containing over one thousand optical, chemical, mechanical, magnetical, and magical experiments, amusing transmutations, astonishing sleights and subtleties, celebrated card deceptions, ingenious tricks with numbers, curious and entertaining puzzles, together with all the most noted tricks of modern performers. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-11-14 Produced by Chris Curnow, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Magician's Own Book, or the Whole Art of Conjuring" by Arnold and Cahill is a comprehensive handbook on parlor magic written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a complete guide for aspiring magicians, presenting a wealth of tricks and illusions, including sleight of hand, optical illusions, and clever deceptions designed to entertain audiences. With over a thousand detailed descriptions and illustrations, the book aims to make the art of magic accessible to everyone, from amateurs to more experienced performers. The opening of the volume introduces the theme of the magical arts, highlighting the enduring appeal of sleight of hand across ages and cultures. It discusses the importance of understanding the principles of magic and the joy it can bring to social gatherings and family gatherings. The preface sets the stage for the tricks that follow by emphasizing that the intent is not to foster deception in life, but to provide excitement and wonder through entertaining performances designed for audiences of all ages. As the reader turns to the tricks themselves, they can expect a mix of skills that do not require elaborate apparatus, allowing budding magicians to use everyday objects to perform impressive feats. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Cahill, Frank https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60687 101513 101513