The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide
By Anonymous
Length3h 34m
About this audiobook
In "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide," the Anonymous author presents a meticulous exploration of the art of magic and ventriloquism, combining practical instructions with historical insights. The book features a diverse array of tricks and techniques ranging from sleight of hand to puppet manipulation, each meticulously detailed and illustrated. Written in an engaging yet accessible literary style, it serves as both a resource for aspiring magicians and a nostalgic exploration of performance art during its golden age, highlighting the interplay between illusion and entertainment. The elusive nature of the author adds an intriguing layer to the text. Likely a performer themselves, the author draws from a rich tradition of magicians and ventriloquists, suggesting a deep understanding of the craft's nuances and history. This perspective is enriched by the book's contextual backdrop—an era when conjuring and puppetry captivated the public's imagination, reflecting societal desires for wonder and escapism. I highly recommend "The Practical Magician and Ventriloquist's Guide" to those interested in performance arts. Whether you are a budding magician, ventriloquist, or simply a lover of the theatrical, this guide serves as an invaluable resource that not only teaches techniques but also celebrates the enduring charm of magic.
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Length3 hrs 34 mins
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Publish dateJun 2, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I INTRODUCTORY.
2CHAPTER II. OF PALMISTRY AND PASSES.
3FIRST TRICK.—To command a dime to pass into the centre of a ball of Berlin wool, so that it will not be discovered till the ball is unwound to the very last of its threads.
4SECOND TRICK.—To change a bowl of ink into clear water, with gold fish in it.
5THIRD TRICK.—The Dancing Egg.
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6FOURTH TRICK.—The Walking Cent.
7CHAPTER III. TRICKS WITH AND WITHOUT COLLUSION.
8TRICK 5.—To make a quarter and a penny change places, while held in the hands of two spectators.
9TRICK 6.—Another trick with the dime, handkerchief, and an orange or lemon.
10TRICK 7.—How to double your pocket money.
11TRICK 8.—The injured handkerchief restored.
12TRICK 9.—To make a large die pass through the crown of a hat without injuring it.
13TRICK 10.—To produce from a silk handkerchief bon-bons, candies, nuts, etc.
14CHAPTER IV. PRACTICE.
15TRICK 11.—A sudden and unexpected supply of feathers from under a silk handkerchief or cloth.
16TRICK 12.—Heads or Tails?
17TRICK 13.—To cook pancakes or a flat plum cake in a hat, over some candles.
18TRICK 14.—TO EAT A DISH OF PAPER SHAVINGS, AND DRAW THEM OUT OF YOUR MOUTH LIKE AN ATLANTIC CABLE.
19TRICK 15.—How to cut off a nose—of course without actual injury.
20CHAPTER V. TRICKS BY MAGNETISM, CHEMISTRY, GALVANISM, OR ELECTRICITY.
21TRICK 16.—The watch obedient to the word of command.
22TRICK 17.
23TRICK 18.—A chemical trick to follow one where a young friend has assisted.
24TRICK 19.—To draw three spools off two tapes without those spools having to come off the ends of the tapes, and while the four ends of the tapes are held by four persons.
25TRICK 20.—To restore a tape whole after it has been cut in the middle.
26CHAPTER VI. ON THE CONTINUITY OF TRICKS.
27TRICK 21.—The invisible hen: a very useful trick for supplying eggs for breakfast or dinner.
28A SERIES OF TRICKS, 22, 23, 24.—The chief agent being a plain gold ring.
29TRICK 22.
30TRICK 23.
31TRICK 24.
32CHAPTER VII. FRIENDLY SUGGESTIONS.
33TRICK 25.—The Conjuror’s “Bonus Genius,” or Familiar Messenger.
34TRICK 26.—The Shower of Money.
35TRICK 27.—To Furnish Ladies With a Magic Supply of Tea or Coffee, at their selection, From One and the Same Jug.
36TRICK 28.—A Pleasing Exhibition for both the Performer and the Audience to view when they feel a little Exhausted.
37TRICK 29.—To Furnish a Treat to the Gentlemen.
38VENTRILOQUISM MADE EASY.
39WHAT IS VENTRILOQUISM?
40VENTRILOQUISM AMONGST THE ANCIENTS.
41MODERN PROFESSORS OF THE ART.
42THE THEORY OF VENTRILOQUISM.
43THE MEANS BY WHICH IT IS EFFECTED.
44PRACTICAL ILLUSTRATIONS.
45POLYPHONIC IMITATIONS.
46A MOUNTAIN ECHO.
47POINTS TO BE REMEMBERED.
48CONCLUDING REMARKS.
49THE MAGIC WHISTLE.
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