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  • Parlour Magic

    by Henry Perkins ...
    Parlour Magic by Henry Perkins, first published in 1870, serves as a beginner's guide to performing magical tricks in social settings. The book offers a variety of simple tricks that can be executed with everyday objects, making them accessible to those without special magician's tools. It emphasizes sleight-of-hand techniques and basic principles, encouraging readers to master the art of illusion ... Read more

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  • The Sorcerer's Library: 15 Books of Magic

    Classic Conjuring, Escapology, Mentalism, and the History of Theatrical Illusion

    by Albert A. Hopkins, Henry Ridgely Evans, A. Anderson, H. Boaz, Professor Hoffmann, L. H. Branson, Arthur Ainslie, Herbert De Caston, George Arnold, Frank Cahill, Henry Perkins, Chung Ling Soo, Hercat, Hereward Carrington, Harry Houdini ...
    The Sorcerer's Library: 15 Books of Magic assembles a capacious archive of conjuring literature, where practical instruction, theatrical lore, skeptical inquiry, and wonder-working imagination meet. Its selections range from close descriptions of sleights, apparatus, and stage effects to reflections on illusion, psychical claims, and the cultural history of magic. Particularly compelling are the ... Read more

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  • Magic Tricks Collection: 16 Fascinating Books

    Victorian and Edwardian Secrets of Sleight, Escapology, Illusion, and Misdirection

    by Albert A. Hopkins, Henry Ridgely Evans, A. Anderson, H. Boaz, Professor Hoffmann, L. H. Branson, Arthur Ainslie, Herbert De Caston, George Arnold, Frank Cahill, William K. David, Henry Perkins, Chung Ling Soo, Hercat, Hereward Carrington, Harry Houdini ...
    Magic Tricks Collection: 16 Fascinating Books surveys the rich, hybrid literature of conjuring: practical manuals, theatrical reflections, puzzle-like explanations, historical anecdotes, and accounts of illusion's psychological force. Its pages move between sleight of hand, apparatus magic, mind-reading, stage presentation, and the ethics of deception, revealing magic as both a craft and a form of ... Read more

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  • Parlour Magic

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Enchantment: Mastering Vintage Magic Tricks & Illusions in the World of Parlour Entertainment

    by Henry Perkins, Aria Whitfield ...
    In "Parlour Magic," Henry Perkins delves into the enchanting world of sleight-of-hand performances and intimate illusions designed for social gatherings. This book adeptly balances theoretical insights with practical applications, employing a conversational style that invites readers into the art of magic while demystifying its techniques. Perkins draws upon a rich literary tradition of ... Read more

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  • The World of Magic: 13 Classic Books on Tricks and Illusions

    Thirteen Classic Guides to Conjuring, Sleight of Hand, and Stage Illusion

    by Albert A. Hopkins, Henry Ridgely Evans, A. Anderson, H. Boaz, Professor Hoffmann, L. H. Branson, Arthur Ainslie, Herbert De Caston, George Arnold, Frank Cahill, William K. David, Henry Perkins, Chung Ling Soo ...
    The World of Magic gathers thirteen classic manuals and reflections on conjuring, illusion, and stagecraft into a capacious archive of theatrical knowledge. Ranging from practical instructions for sleight of hand and apparatus to discussions of mentalism, grand illusion, and the psychology of deception, the volume reveals magic as both popular entertainment and a sophisticated art of perception. ... Read more

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  • Collectors’ Coins - Decimal Issues of the United Kingdom

    by Chris Henry Perkins ...
    This comprehensive guide to decimal coins (with Bank of England circulating notes added as a bonus) - which can trace it's history back over 50 years - puts all the rumours straight and also acts as an excellent collectors' guide to decimal coinage 1968 - 2017. Details are given on the mintage number, name of the designer and the size and weight. The publisher believes it to be the only truly ... Read more

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  • Collectors' Coins Ireland 1660 - 2000 (2015 edition)

    by Chris Henry Perkins ...
    The first new Irish coin price guide for many years. Note that the eBook version is in full colour. This is the 22nd updated edition of the Rotographic Irish coin price guide, which can trace its history back to the 1960s. This book includes a six page introduction to Irish coinage, from the earlier period onwards and then lists accurate market value for all Irish coinage dated from 1660 (Charles ... Read more

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    Enriched edition. Exploring the Evolution and Impact of Photography

    by Henry Hunt Snelling, Zachary Henson ...
    In "The History and Practice of the Art of Photography," Henry Hunt Snelling meticulously examines the evolution of photography from its inception to the mid-19th century. This seminal work combines detailed historical analysis with practical insights into the techniques and tools of early photography, such as the daguerreotype and calotype processes. Snelling employs a didactic style that marries ... Read more

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  • The Chemical History of a Candle (Illustrated)

    A Course of Lectures Delivered Before a Juvenile Audience at the Royal Institution

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  • The Fairy-Land of Science

    by Buckley, Arabella B. ...
    Step into a whimsical world where the wonders of science unfold like magic in Arabella B. Buckley’s delightful book, "The Fairy-Land of Science." This enchanting journey transforms scientific principles into captivating tales that spark curiosity and ignite imagination in readers of all ages.As Buckley weaves her narrative, you'll encounter the secrets of nature and the marvels of the universe, ... Read more

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  • The Life of the Fly

    by J. Henri Fabre ...
    Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. The present volume contains all the essays on flies, or Diptera, from the Souvenirs entomologiques, to which I have added, in order to make the dimensions uniform with those of the other volumes of the series, the purely autobiographical essays comprised in the Souvenirs. These essays, though they have no bearing upon the life of the fly, are among the ... Read more

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  • A Book of Exposition

    Mastering the Art of Writing Exposition

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    In "A Book of Exposition," Homer Heath Nugent offers a compelling exploration of the themes of knowledge and understanding through a series of elegantly crafted essays. Blending rich narrative style with rigorous analytical depth, Nugent draws on a diverse array of literary sources and philosophical traditions, creating a tapestry that examines the intricate interplay between language, thought, ... Read more

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