

First published in 1876, The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide offers detailed instructions on how to create various illusions, from dancing eggs and doubling your pocket money to cooking pancakes in a hat over candles and, if needed, how to "cut off a person's...

Learn how to cut off someone's nose without hurting him and how to double your pocket money. Make an egg dance and a penny walk, produce feathers and candy from a silk handkerchief, and change a bowl of ink into clear water with swimming goldfish. With a little time, practice,...

Unlock the secrets of illusion and deception with "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide." This comprehensive manual, a treasure trove of classic conjuring techniques, offers complete instructions for aspiring magicians and ventriloquists. Delve into the art of...