Peerless prestidigitation : Being a collection of entirely new ideas and…
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"Peerless Prestidigitation" by Herbert De Caston is a collection of magic tricks and techniques written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a guide for aspiring magicians, presenting a variety of entirely new ideas and effects in the captivating art of modern magic. The likely topic centers around the performance of magic tricks, specifically card tricks, handkerchief illusions, and coin manipulations. In this practical guide, De Caston outlines numerous tricks,
complete with detailed descriptions of the effects and methods required to execute them successfully. The techniques range from card forces and rising card methods to spectacular combinations using handkerchiefs and coins. Each entry illustrates not only the steps needed to perform the trick but also the underlying principles of misdirection and sleight of hand essential for creating that wow factor in performances. The book is aimed at both novices and experienced conjurers looking to expand their repertoire with fresh, entertaining magic exploits. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | De Caston, Herbert, 1875-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 34010795 |
| Title | Peerless prestidigitation : Being a collection of entirely new ideas and effects in the fascinating art of modern magic |
| Credits |
Produced by Diane Monico and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32368 |
| Release Date | May 14, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 354 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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