Description: Nice condition vintage copy of "THE FINE ART OF MAGIC" by George G. Kaplan with its original dust jacket. 1948 1st edition (stated); Fleming Book Company; York, Pennsylvania. The book is profusely illustrated with 316 drawings by Francis J. Rigney. The chapters are as follows: Technique for the Short-Card; Subtle Sleights; Tricks Employing the Corner-Short; Close-Up Card Tricks; Platform Card Tricks; Mind-Reading Tricks with Cards; More Mind-Reading Tricks; Coin Tricks; Selected Tricks; Miscellaneous Platform Tricks; Concluding Observations; Index. From the dust jacket: "This most unusual work, with its 24 conjuring 'methods' and 80 complete tricks, constitutes an invaluable collection of original lessons in magic. There is magic with cards, coins, balls, handkerchiefs, cigarettes, paper money, math-sticks, rope, thread, and other objects, including 29 mind-reading effects. There are close-up tricks and tricks for the platform, tricks that require skill and tricks that require none. In general, the amount of skill demanded is surprisingly small, for Mr. Kaplan has specialized in subtlety as contrasted with manipulative dexterity, and the explanations (checked and rechecked by Mr. Hugard) are beautifully clear and revealing. Adding to the clarity of the text are 316 illuminating drawings - the work of Francis J. Rigney, and (it is rumored) the finest illustrations to be found in any book on conjuring. Here, in short, is information that will enable the amateur magician to baffle the experts!"
Price: 125 USD
Location: Merrimack, New Hampshire
End Time: 2024-12-22T16:57:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5.42 USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: York, Pennsylvania
Language: English
Illustrator: Francis J. Rigney
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Author: George Kaplan
Publisher: Fleming Book Company
Topic: Magic
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Performing Arts
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1948
