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Our Magic: The Art in Magic, the Theory of Magic, the Practice of Magic
Excerpt from Our The Art in Magic, the Theory of Magic, the Practice of Magic
We do not, for a moment, suggest that what we have written herein represents the last word to be said concerning magic. \on the contrary, we are well aware that our book is but the commencement of a new departure which, We hope, may lead to the full elucidation of our subject, in every particular. The ramifications and extensions of knowledge con nected with magic are so vast in their scope that no single treatise can possibly include all' that a skilled magician ought to know. Consequently, we can claim no more than the production of a book which, in our opinion, serves to indicate, rather than to ex haust, the manifold topics associated with the art, science and practice of magic.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
We do not, for a moment, suggest that what we have written herein represents the last word to be said concerning magic. \on the contrary, we are well aware that our book is but the commencement of a new departure which, We hope, may lead to the full elucidation of our subject, in every particular. The ramifications and extensions of knowledge con nected with magic are so vast in their scope that no single treatise can possibly include all' that a skilled magician ought to know. Consequently, we can claim no more than the production of a book which, in our opinion, serves to indicate, rather than to ex haust, the manifold topics associated with the art, science and practice of magic.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
- GenresMagic
509 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1911
About the author
Nevil Maskelyne
54 books3 followersNevil Maskelyne (6 October 1732 – 9 February 1811) was the fifth British Astronomer Royal.
He held the office from 1765 to 1811 and was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth.
He held the office from 1765 to 1811 and was the first person to scientifically measure the mass of the planet Earth.
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July 25, 2022
Darn good book with information about how the very art of magic is regarded by the topmost magicians of the early 20th century and earlier. Not really a guide to tricks.
October 8, 2014
Fascinating. Useful discussion of performance and showmanship. Dated. Much of the discussion of theory seemed out of date. It can still be valuable to consider theory based on the existing state of the art in 1911, but one must be willing to work it out from the midst of unfamiliar views on chemistry, electricity and other subjects.
More of a read-it-if-you-want-to than a must read for most magically interested people.
More of a read-it-if-you-want-to than a must read for most magically interested people.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews