02303cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500770014626400510022330000470027433600260032133700260034733800360037350000310040950802390044052012000067953400450187965300170192485600430194199900170198436513UtSlPG20260610133831.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aAinslie, Arthur,d1871?-194010aWater Wizardry: A collection of tricks in which water is the chief agent 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-06-24  aProduced by David T. Jones, Ross Cooling, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http://www.pgdpcanada.net. (Book provided by the
Whitchurch-Stouffville Library, as part of the Art Latcham
Memorial collection on Magic)  a"Water Wizardry: A Collection of Tricks in Which Water Is the Chief Agent" by Arthur Ainslie is a practical guide on magic tricks centered around the use of water, likely written in the early 20th century. The book features a variety of entertaining and easy-to-learn tricks that anyone can perform at gatherings, which makes it ideal for amateur magicians looking to impress friends and family. Ainslie provides detailed instructions and tips to ensure that these tricks lead to successful performances, engaging both children and adults alike.  At the start of the text, Ainslie introduces a series of simple water tricks designed for informal performances. One notable trick, "The Impossible," involves three glasses and a piece of paper, leading the audience to believe that a half-full glass can balance on a paper bridge. Ainslie includes clever setups and humorous dialogues to set the scene, encouraging amateur conjurers to rehearse their acts before performing. This opening not only showcases the author's insightful methods but also establishes a light-hearted and engaging tone that sets the stage for the delightful tricks that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMagic tricks40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36513  c77353d77353