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This is the first and only English translation in print

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Each new type of example in the text is followed by a practice problem that allows the student to gain immediate reinforcement in applying the problem-solving technique illustrated by the example

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Magic This is the first andStandard work on classic stage illusions performed by Robert Houdin, Bautier de Kolta, Maskelyne and others. Detailed descriptions of techniques of fire eaters, sword swallowers, jugglers, acrobats, etc. Also ancient magic, automatons, magic photography, much more. Over 400 exceptional illustrations. Introduction. Bibliography. Reprint of the first 1898 edition. magic, history of magic, magic tricks, shideshows, circus magic, conjuring, hocus pocus,