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Would you like to confound your friends, amaze your acquaintances, amuse and dazzle crowds at parties and gatherings? Mastering a few card tricks will allow you to do all that and more. With the help of this book, anyone can develop a versatile repertoire of first-rate card tricks. In fact, mastery of just the first chapter will enable you to perform a half-dozen astounding and entertaining sleights of hand. The authors, both noted authorities on magic, present complete, easy-to-understand explanations of shuffles, flourishes, the glide, the glimpse, false shuffles and cuts, the pass, the classic force, and many other techniques. These will enable card handlers to perform over 100 mind-boggling feats of card magic, including Thought Stealer, Gray's Spelling Trick, Do as I Do, Now You See It, Obliging Aces, Rapid Transit, Kangaroo Card, A Tipsy Trick, and dozens of others. Illustrated with more than 120 clear line cuts that make the explanations easy to follow, this exciting introduction to card conjuring will enable even beginners to develop professional-level skill and the ability to perform tricks guaranteed to astound family and friends. Unabridged Dover (1999) republication of the work published by World Publishing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1951 (first edition, Harper & Brothers, 1948).

"Expert Card Technique" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue is a detailed and instructive guide on how to master the manipulation of cards. Jean Hugard, born John Gerard Rodney Boyce in Queensland, Australia in 1872, began his professional career as a magician in 1896 and eventually moved to America in 1915 where he worked in vaudeville and as a stage magician. He retired from performing professionally around 1930 and began a prolific and successful career writing books on magic. As he became older and lost his eyesight, the magician Frederick Braue began co-writing several books with Hugard on the art of card magic. Braue was a journalist and semi-professional magician who specialized in card tricks and was viewed as a master at this skill. In their book "Expert Card Technique", these magical geniuses show even the most novice beginner how to learn to manipulate cards in basic ways and then moves on to teach more advanced flourishes, such as forces, fans, and prearranged decks. This guide is indispensable to anyone who wishes to handle cards with impressive dexterity and for those studying magic, as these are skills that must be mastered before complicated card tricks can be performed with ease. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

Over 100 tricks that can be done with any pack of cards. This rich collection has taught thousands of magicians how to perform dozens of eye-catching, yet really workable tricks. Over 200 illustrations.

If you practice any sort of magic—or plan on giving it a try—you probably know that for most people, card tricks are often the starting point. If you have a deck of cards readily available, as many common households do, the only things required to wow an audience are a little sleight of hand and a magician’s secrets. In spite of the timeless credo “good magicians never reveal their secrets,” renowned magicians Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué generously divulged theirs in Card Tricks: The Royal Road to Card Magic. Published originally in the 1940s, this classic guide contains more than one hundred spectacular tricks allowing anyone to pick up a deck and dazzle an audience—whether their performance is in a theatre, at a party, or even on the street! With more than 120 illustrations to accompany trick instructions and the addition of a new foreword by Steven Cohen, a master of sleight of hand, this edition of Card Tricks is one of the leading authoritative books on card magic.

Have some extra change rattling around in your pocket? Need a new party trick? Coin Magic: The Complete Book of Coin Tricks is your go-to reference for astonishing any audience—friends, family, people on the street, or even strangers sitting in a theater seat seeing your first public performance. Everyone will be amazed by your ability to captivate and charm. Originally published in the 1930s, this highly acclaimed coin magic book from master of manipulation Jean Hugard is still a leading authority today for magicians everywhere. Whether you’re an active professional magician looking to add to your repertoire or just someone learning tricks for fun, this classic book is a comprehensive collection of coin magic—with more than one hundred tips and tricks to help you master the craft of illusion and sleight of hand. Additionally, this book includes dozens of illustrations to guide readers through tricks, making them much easier for them to grasp visually. Included with this edition is a brand new foreword written by award-winning coin magician and expert on twentieth-century coin magic technique David Roth, making this edition of Coin Magic the quintessential authority on the subject.

Focusing on card manipulation techniques, this handbook by master magician Jean Hugard offers simple instructions for a variety of impressive card tricks, catering to novice illusionists. The book is part of a series that emphasizes sleight of hand in magical performances, particularly in street magic. Despite losing his sight later in life, Hugard continued to contribute to the world of magic from his home in Brooklyn. This modern edition includes a new introduction, making it a valuable addition for collectors and aspiring magicians alike.

Focusing on card manipulation, this volume of Jean Hugard's handbook offers clear instructions for a variety of impressive card tricks, making it essential for both aspiring and experienced magicians. Hugard, an accomplished Australian magician, continued to create despite losing his sight later in life. This republished edition not only preserves his valuable insights but also includes a new introduction on the art of card manipulation, making it a significant resource in the field of magical performance.

Focusing on card manipulation techniques, this volume offers clear instructions for various impressive tricks that enhance magical performances, especially in street magic. Authored by Jean Hugard, an influential magician who continued his craft despite losing his sight, the book covers essential sleight of hand skills like the Gambler's Top Palm and New Top Change. It is part of a republished classic series, featuring a new introduction that contextualizes its significance in the world of magic and card tricks.

The book focuses on the revival of classic literature from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting the scarcity and rising costs of these original works. It emphasizes the commitment to republishing these books in affordable, high-quality editions that preserve the original text and artwork, making timeless literature accessible to a modern audience.

Focusing on the art of card manipulation, this comprehensive handbook by Jean Hugard offers detailed instructions for a variety of impressive card tricks, making it ideal for both novice and experienced magicians. Despite losing his sight later in life, Hugard's passion for magic remained undeterred. The book features techniques like the Hindu Shuffle, the Double Lift, and many others, showcasing his expertise. This modern edition also includes a new introduction, reviving a classic work that has become increasingly rare and valuable in the magic community.