
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
Best known as one of the great early writers on magic, this Victorian-era showman and barrister helped turn conjuring from a stage curiosity into a subject readers could study and practice at home.
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