Modern Magic Manual

<p>From the pen of one of the handful of magicians ever to be officially declared as Dean of Magicians by the Society of American Magicians comes one of the most complete overviews of modern magic ever written. Containing detailed instructions for hundreds of sleights illusions and flourishes the Modern Magic Manual will guide those already familiar with the basic concepts of conjuring to new heights of skill and perfection of the art. </p><p><br></p><p>Find in this work the sleights routines and effects for items as varied as coins balls watches silks thimbles rings cigarettes flowers ropes mentalism cards-and even rabbit-out-the-hat magic!</p><p><br></p><p>Filled with routines patter suggestions and explanations of effects and devices used in everyday magic this book provides a comprehensive rounding off to any magician's repository of skills and is a must-have for any serious amateur or professional prestidigitator. This new edition has been completely reset contains all 273 original illustrations now digitally enhanced and enlarged and a new index of tricks</p><p><br></p><p>Contents</p><p>Introduction by Julien J. Proskauer Past President</p><p>The Society of American Magicians</p><p>Foreword by Theo Hardeen Brother of Houdini</p><p>I. The Wizard's Wand</p><p>II. Conjuring with Coins</p><p>III. Wizardry with Watches</p><p>IV. Magic with Rings</p><p>V. Magic with Balls</p><p>VI. Experiments with Eggs</p><p>VII. The Linking Rings</p><p>VIII. Silks and Sorcery</p><p>IX. Conjuring with Cigarettes</p><p>X. Cigar Conjurations</p><p>XI. Thimble Thaumaturgy</p><p>XII. The Birth of Flowers</p><p>XIII. Ropes and Cords</p><p>XIV. Magic with Money (Bills)</p><p>XV. Out of the Hat</p><p>XVI. Mental Magic</p><p>XVII. Playing Cards</p><p>Index of Tricks</p>