Prepare to be amazed! “Modern Magic” by Professor Hoffmann unveils 19th-century illusions. A must-read for aspiring magicians seeking forgotten secrets! Learn more!
Product information
Professor Hoffmann – Modern Magic: The Ultimate Guide to Classic Conjuring
Step into the world of Professor Hoffmann, the pioneering magician who revolutionized the art of magic with his timeless trilogy: Modern Magic, More Magic, and Later Magic. This masterpiece, first published in 1876, remains one of the most comprehensive and authoritative works on magic ever written.
Unlike the repetitive and derivative magic books of his time, Hoffmann’s work delves into the depth and breadth of magical knowledge, meticulously documenting the state of the art in the late 19th century. Discover forgotten techniques and clever methods that have fallen out of fashion, yet remain as effective as ever. With Hoffmann’s guidance, you’ll learn to perform tricks that will leave even seasoned magicians baffled.
Why This Book is a Must-Have for Every Magician
- Historical Significance: Hoffmann’s work is a cornerstone in the history of magic, earning a spot in H. Adrian Smith’s top 10 essential books for any conjuring library.
- Comprehensive Coverage: From sleight-of-hand to card tricks, coin tricks, and more, this book covers it all with unparalleled detail.
- Timeless Techniques: Learn methods that have been refined over centuries, yet remain as effective as ever.
- Inspiration: Uncover forgotten secrets and tricks that will elevate your magic performances to new heights.
Table of Contents Overview
This 563-page treasure trove is divided into eleven chapters, each exploring a different facet of magic:
- Introduction to the Art of Magic
- General Principles of Sleight-of-Hand
- Card Tricks Without Sleight-of-Hand
- Advanced Card Tricks with Specially Prepared Cards
- Coin Tricks with and Without Apparatus
- Watch and Ring Tricks
- Handkerchief Tricks
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned magician, Modern Magic offers something for everyone. This book is your gateway to mastering the art of magic and creating unforgettable performances.
Every generation a magician comes along， whose intention is to record magic in an encyclopedic fashion. Professor Hoffmann was the first in recorded history to attempt such a feat with his trilogyModern Magic，More Magic， andLater Magic. Certainly many magic books have been published before him， mostly copying from each other. But none reaches the depth and breadth of Prof. Hoffmann’s work. The material in these three books records the state of the art of magic in the late 19th century. Today we know more tricks and we have also refined our techniques and methods. But it is astounding how much was already known at that time. Reading carefully you will discover several clever methods which have been forgotten or have fallen out of fashion with todays popular magicians. If you really want to fool your magic friends the next time， read this book and perform one of its many not so well known secrets.
This book was rated one of the ten basic books for a working library of conjuring by H. Adrian Smith， historian， collector and owner of the largest private magic library in his time. Other books in this top 10 list are
1st edition， 1876， Routledge; 1st US edition， 1882， Routledge; reprinted many times by various publishers; 563 pages.
Table of Contents
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER I.
INTRODUCTION.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER II.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF SLEIGHT-OF-HAND APPLICABLE TO CARD TRICKS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER III.
CARD TRICKS WITH ORDINARY CARDS， AND NOT REQUIRING SLEIGHT-OF-HAND.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER IV.
TRICKS INVOLVING SLEIGHT-OF-HAND， OR THE USE OF SPECIALLY PREPARED CARDS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER V.
CARD TRICKS REQUIRING SPECIAL APPARATUS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER VI.
PRINCIPLES OF sLEIGHT-OF-HAND MORE ESPECIALLY APPLICABLE TO COIN TRICKS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER VII.
TRICKS WITH COIN WITHOUT APPARATUS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER VIII.
TRICKS WITH COIN REQUIRING SPECIAL APPARATUS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER IX.
TRICKS WITH WATCHES.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER X.
TRICKS WITH RINGS.
Â
Â
Â
CHAPTER XI.
TRICKS WITH HANDKERCHIEFS.
Â
