Project Gutenberg 2018-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 632 Hoffmann, Professor 1839 1919 Hoffmann, Louis Lewis, Angelo John Modern Magic: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Magic Produced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Modern Magic: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring" by Professor Hoffmann is a comprehensive guide to the craft of magic and conjuring, written in the late 19th century. This work encompasses a wide range of techniques and principles related to sleight-of-hand and magic tricks, aiming to educate beginners and enthusiasts alike in the art of performance. It covers various tricks involving cards, coins, and numerous other objects, providing detailed instructions and insights into the magician's craft. At the start of the treatise, Hoffmann presents a reflective overview of the history and importance of magic, noting the scarcity of quality literature on the subject. He emphasizes the need for practice and persistence, assuring aspiring conjurers that they can learn to perform impressive illusions with dedication. The introductory chapter lays the groundwork for practical learning, discussing essential tools such as the magic wand and magician's table, while encouraging students to master foundational skills before attempting more complex acts. The opening thus establishes a balance between accessible guidance and the encouragement of personal growth in the magical arts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Magic tricks GV Text Category: How To ... Category: Sports/Hobbies 1435361 2025-07-23T07:20:45.376381 text/html 1399576 2018-10-07T21:28:34 text/html 13076482 2025-07-23T07:21:06.008265 application/epub+zip 13092241 2025-07-23T07:20:49.604355 application/epub+zip 580058 2025-07-23T07:20:47.502343 application/epub+zip 13406208 2025-07-23T07:21:18.656203 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13252721 2025-07-23T07:21:03.748286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 808788 2022-09-26T09:42:37.815992 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1224826 2025-07-23T07:20:42.561366 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1224950 2018-10-07T21:28:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18525 2025-07-23T07:21:18.892198 application/rdf+xml 25825 2025-07-23T07:20:47.718366 image/jpeg 3861 2025-07-23T07:20:47.620346 image/jpeg 410720 2018-10-07T21:29:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 10447571 2018-10-07T21:29:16 application/octet-stream application/zip 10471349 2025-07-23T07:20:46.132420 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 en.wikipedia