Project Gutenberg 2016-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 201 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous ca05001911 The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide A practical manual of fireside magic and conjuring illusions, containing also complete instructions for acquiring and practising the art of ventriloquism. Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide" by Anonymous is a practical manual written in the late 19th century. This work serves as an instructional guide on magic and ventriloquism, offering readers a variety of tricks and illusions designed for both amateur magicians and social entertainment. The guide emphasizes accessibility, showcasing tricks that require common household items and minimal preparation, making it suitable for casual performances at gatherings or for personal enjoyment. The opening of the book introduces its purpose, aimed at providing enthusiasts with clear instructions on performing basic tricks and illusions for entertainment. The author discusses the spirit of magic, noting a shift away from supernatural claims towards a more science-based approach to conjuring. Techniques for captivating audiences using simple objects, such as handkerchiefs, coins, and eggs, are elaborated, with an emphasis on skillful sleight of hand. The introduction sets the tone for the subsequent chapters, which delve into specific tricks and the fundamentals of conjuring, ensuring that readers can easily understand and practice the art of magic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. Ventriloquism -- Handbooks, manuals, etc. GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 265991 2025-07-21T08:38:19.751133 text/html 239702 2024-10-23T01:13:10 text/html 587579 2025-07-21T08:38:24.358070 application/epub+zip 585588 2025-07-21T08:38:20.586098 application/epub+zip 174978 2025-07-21T08:38:20.177096 application/epub+zip 669015 2025-07-21T08:38:27.166022 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 644765 2025-07-21T08:38:23.940061 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 237426 2022-09-24T06:44:41.882483 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231135 2025-07-21T08:38:19.223106 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 211210 2024-10-23T01:13:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17245 2025-07-21T08:38:27.301076 application/rdf+xml 31790 2025-07-21T08:38:20.254059 image/jpeg 4526 2025-07-21T08:38:20.216082 image/jpeg 656434 2025-07-21T08:38:19.827054 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog More titles under Unknown en.wikipedia