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2018-09-13
Public domain in the USA.
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Anderson, A., active 1894-1902
2009389873
How to Do Mechanical Tricks
Containing Complete Instruction for Performing Over Sixty Ingenious Mechanical Tricks
E-text prepared by Craig Kirkwood, Demian Katz, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Digital Library of the Falvey Memorial Library, Villanova University (https://digital.library.villanova.edu)
"How to Do Mechanical Tricks" by A. Anderson is a practical guidebook written during the early 20th century. This publication falls within the realm of instructional literature, providing readers with techniques and explanations for performing a variety of mechanical tricks. With a focus on experimentation and creativity, the book likely aims to engage an audience looking for entertaining and clever demonstrations, emphasizing the principles of physics and mechanics behind each trick. The content of the book includes a collection of over sixty mechanical tricks, each accompanied by detailed instructions and illustrations for clarity. Tricks range from simple experiments with everyday objects, like the “Obedient Coin” and the “Jumping Pea,” to more complex methods involving geometry and balance, such as constructing a homemade balance scale or measuring the height of a mountain using angles. The book blends scientific principles with entertainment, making it suitable for both casual hobbyists and those with a more serious interest in physics, as it transforms simple materials into captivating displays of ingenuity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Magic tricks -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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