Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others by Sachs
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"Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others" by Edwin Sachs is a comprehensive instructional guide on magic tricks, particularly focusing on the art of sleight of hand. The work appears to have been penned during the late 19th century, specifically around 1885, as indicated by its publication details. The book serves both as a practical manual for aspiring magicians and an exploration of the principles underlying various
magic tricks that engage both amateur enthusiasts and experienced performers alike. At the start of the manual, the author, Edwin Sachs, introduces the reader to the captivating world of conjuring and its historical significance. He discusses the psychological elements involved in magic, emphasizing the joy of being mystified, and explores the transition of conjuring from ancient practices to modern performances. The opening portion includes a preface detailing the revisions made in the second edition, followed by an introduction that sets the stage for the practical instructions that follow. Sachs candidly shares his insights on mastering the essential techniques of legerdemain, including the importance of practice, precision, and resourcefulness, laying down foundational skills necessary for performing various tricks, especially those involving coins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Sachs, Edwin Thomas, -1910 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 79054184 |
| Title | Sleight of Hand: A Practical Manual of Legerdemain for Amateurs & Others |
| Credits |
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Stephen Hutcheson, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Magic tricks |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50903 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-50903-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 636 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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