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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide :
_bA practical manual of fireside magic and conjuring illusions, containing also complete instructions for acquiring and practising the art of ventriloquism.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2016-10-08
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway 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"The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide" by Anonymous is a practical manual written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an instructional guide on magic and ventriloquism, offering readers a variety of tricks and illusions designed for both amateur magicians and social entertainment. The guide emphasizes accessibility, showcasing tricks that require common household items and minimal preparation, making it suitable for casual performances at gatherings or for personal enjoyment. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, aimed at providing enthusiasts with clear instructions on performing basic tricks and illusions for entertainment. The author discusses the spirit of magic, noting a shift away from supernatural claims towards a more science-based approach to conjuring. Techniques for captivating audiences using simple objects, such as handkerchiefs, coins, and eggs, are elaborated, with an emphasis on skillful sleight of hand. The introduction sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which delve into specific tricks and the fundamentals of conjuring, ensuring that readers can easily understand and practice the art of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMagic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
653 _aVentriloquism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53235
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