
PREFACE
LATEST MAGIC - INTRODUCTORY SOME NEW APPLIANCES OF GENERAL UTILITY
NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF THE “BLACK ART” PRINCIPLE - BLACK ART MATS AND BLACK ART PATCHES
CARD TRICKS - ARITHMETIC BY MAGIC
MISCELLANEOUS TRICKS - MONEY-MAKING MADE EASY
CONCERNING PATTER
THE USE OF THE WAND
A FEW WRINKLES
L’ENVOI
This volume gathers a series of freshly devised conjuring effects, each built around a cleverly hidden device. The author’s own inventions dominate the pages, offering tricks that are both original in effect and in the apparatus that makes them possible. While some routines demand a touch of finesse, most are presented as straightforward enough for a diligent practitioner to master.
Among the highlighted creations are the “Card” and “Coin” magical mats—plain‑looking circles with a decorative shield that conceals a secret pocket for cards or coins. Their reversible design and a simple adhesive preparation allow objects to appear, disappear, or multiply with minimal fuss. The book also introduces whimsical “Fairy Flower‑pots,” unassuming containers that open the door to surprising transformations when the magician knows where to look.
Designed for magicians of all levels, the text blends clear explanations with room for personal innovation, inviting readers to explore the many ways these modest tools can be woven into larger performances.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced 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)
Release date
2017-08-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1839–1919
A barrister by profession and magician by passion, this Victorian writer helped bring stage magic into print for everyday readers. His books on conjuring, games, and puzzles became classics and shaped how magic was taught in English for generations.
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