Neil, C. Lang: After-Dinner
Sleights and Pocket Tricks ©1904 C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd. Hardcover, 5x7.5", 92 pages ©1906 2nd Edition, C. Arthur Pearson, Ltd. ©1914 |
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Comments: Explaining and illustrating tricks by T. Nelson
Downs, H. De Manche, Charles Bertram, George Stillwell, Chas. O.
Williams, and Mademoiselle Patrice. Illustrated with B&W
photos and diagrams.
Contents (from book ToC):
7 Principles of Natural Magic
10 Manner and Gesture
12 The Conjurer's Clothes
14 The Wand
15 The Table
17 To Palm a Coin
19 Back and Front Palm
27 To Change a Coin
30 Coin and Glass Trick
31 Coin Wrapped in Paper Disappears
35 To Pass Ten Coins From Left into Glass Held in Right Hand
40 The Aerial Mint
44 Production of Handkerchiefs
48 To Produce Real Hen's Eggs
52 Handkerchiefs and Soup Plate
57 Torn and Restored Paper
58 Mysteriously Joined Handkerchiefs
65 The Changing Handkerchiefs
69 Ring Passed On to Stick
71 Tambourine Trick
75 Cups and Balls
84 Billiard Ball Trick
91 Subtle Vanish of Two Billiard Balls