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100 1 _aStanyon, Ellis,
_d1870-1951
245 1 0 _aMagic
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-07-08
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Magic" by Ellis Stanyon is a manual on sleight-of-hand techniques and magic tricks, written during the early 20th century. The book provides clear and concise explanations for both well-known and new illusions, guiding readers through the art of conjuring with detailed instructions. The likely subject of the work revolves around the principles and practical applications of magic, offering aspiring magicians a comprehensive resource to enhance their skills. At the start of "Magic," the author introduces the historical context of magic, discussing its evolution through ancient civilizations and into the modern era. The opening chapter presents essential principles for performing magic tricks effectively, emphasizing the importance of misdirection and audience engagement. Stanyon outlines key techniques such as palming and sleight of hand, along with practical advice for overcoming mistakes during performances. This serves as a foundation for the tricks that will be detailed in subsequent chapters, which promise to expand the reader's knowledge and ability in the fascinating realm of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMagic tricks
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36659
999 _c77499
_d77499