Cover

Modern Magic.

A PRACTICAL TREATISE
ON
THE ART OF CONJURING.

BY
PROFESSOR HOFFMANN.

With 318 Illustrations.

WITH AN APPENDIX CONTAINING EXPLANATIONS OF SOME OF THE BESTKNOWN SPECIALTIES OF MESSRS. MASKELYNE AND COOKE.

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By PROFESSOR HOFFMANN.

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MODERN MAGIC. A Practical Treatise on the Art ofConjuring. With an Appendix containing explanationsof some of the best known specialties of Messrs. Maskelyneand Cooke. 578 pages, 318 Illustrations. Square12mo, cloth, $1.50.

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CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
Introduction.
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Introductory Observations1
The Magic Wand4
The Magician’s Table5
The Magician’s Dress8
Profondes9
Pochettes9
“Loading” Pockets9
CHAPTER II.
General Principles of Sleight-of-hand applicable to Card Tricks.
The Cards11
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