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Book provided by the Whitchurch-Stouffville Library, as part of the Art Latcham Memorial collection on Magic.
WATER WIZARDRY
WATER WIZARDRY - A COLLECTION OF TRICKS IN WHICH WATER IS THE CHIEF AGENT
BY - ARTHUR AINSLIE
WATER WIZARDRY
CHAPTER I
LITTLE TRICKS
CHAPTER II
LITTLE TRICKS—(continued)
CHAPTER III
This compact guide gathers a delightful assortment of water‑based conjuring effects, ranging from quick party pieces to more involved stage demonstrations. Each routine is built around everyday items—a few glasses, a sheet of paper, a jug of water—so the performer can create surprise without hidden gadgets. The author walks the listener through the logic behind each effect, inviting a playful back‑and‑forth with the audience as the impossible seems to happen.
The book is illustrated with twenty clear diagrams that show exactly how the props should be positioned and folded, making rehearsal straightforward even for a beginner. Tips on timing, presentation, and modest rehearsal are sprinkled throughout, helping the magician turn a simple splash into a memorable moment. Whether you enjoy balancing a water‑filled glass on a corrugated paper bridge, making a pin float, or vanishing a cup of water, the collection offers plenty of material for informal performances and a solid foundation for developing your own watery wonders.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (141K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced 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)
Release date
2011-06-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1870–1940
A stage magician turned writer, this early 20th-century performer brought practical conjuring to life with clear explanations and a flair for entertaining audiences. Best known for Water Wizardry, he wrote for readers who loved clever effects that felt achievable as well as surprising.
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