
TRANSCRIBER’S NOTE
More Conjuring.
PREFACE
SIMPLE CARD TRICKS - AN EASY METHOD OF FINDING A SELECTED CARD
SIMPLE COIN TRICKS - HOW TO DETECT A MARKED COIN
SIMPLE TRICKS WITH HANDKERCHIEFS, RINGS, CANDLES, ETC. - A KNOT THAT CANNOT BE DRAWN TIGHT
SIMPLE ARITHMETICAL PROBLEMS - TO ASCERTAIN A NUMBER THOUGHT OF
MATCH PUZZLES - EXPERIMENT WITH TEN MATCHES
SIMPLE MISCELLANEOUS TRICKS - A GOOD AFTER-DINNER TRICK
This audio guide walks you through a collection of straightforward magic effects perfect for cozy evenings around a table. Every trick is chosen for its simplicity—no gadgets, just a deck of cards, a few coins, or even just your voice. The narrator explains each illusion step by step, offering clear phrasing and timing tips so you can present it as if it happened spontaneously.
You’ll discover dozens of card routines, from pinpointing a selected card at a specific position to making a card appear in a lit cigarette, as well as coin pieces that vanish from a cheek and reappear at an elbow. Alongside the mechanics, the program shares practical advice on rehearsing patter, coordinating with a confederate, and varying presentations to keep the audience guessing. By the end, you’ll feel confident to spice up any social gathering with a touch of wonder without the need for elaborate equipment.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (105K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-06-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1843–1914
Best known by the pen name Hercat, this British stage magician turned practical showmanship into lively, accessible books for amateurs. His guides to conjuring, card tricks, and ventriloquism helped bring parlor magic into everyday social life.
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