Hunter, Norman: New and Easy Magic ©1925 C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd, London Softcover, perfect-bound, 6x9", 125 pages Reprinted 1935 |
1925 edition Image courtesy eBay seller birai_81 |
1938 edition Image courtesy eBay seller JayAndLefty |
Comments: "A further series of novel magical experiments
needing no special skill or apparatus for their performance, with
suitable patter". Illustrated with 54 diagrams.
Contents (from book ToC):
15 Foreword: A talk on showmanship as applied to Conjuring
23 Chapter I Useful Appliances for the Magician
The Handy Roll-Up Table
A Useful Servante
The Handbag Servante
The Bottomless Box
The Bottomless Purse
The Enchanted Frame
35 Chapter II Tricks Suitable for Commencing an Entertainment
An Affair With the Gloves
Tempus Fugit
The Cautious Lady
The Bogey Ball
Wonders Without Words
49 Chapter III Tricks With Cards and Coins
The Invisible Artist
The Cube of Cards
Think!
Money Magic
The Penny That Walks
Tell-Tale Tea Leaves
76 Chapter IV Tricks With Toys
Solving the Housing Problem
Curious Cubes
The Blushing Bell
Troubles of a Toy Soldier
92 Chapter V Tricks With All Sorts of Things
Dear Old Beans
A Tomato Changed To a Handkerchief
A Popular Blend
The London Mystery
The Girl on the Steps
119 Final Remarks: How to arrange a Programme and prepare an
Entertainment