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Gibecière by Stephen Minch – Vol 1 No 1 (Winter 2005, Instant Download)
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Gibecière, a treasure trove of scholarly articles on the history of magic. Edited by Stephen Minch and presented by William Kalush, this publication is a must-have for any serious collector or enthusiast.
Exclusive Articles Included
- The Yawning Mouth by Volker Huber: Delve into the origins and evolution of this fascinating principle, including its manifestations in Jacob’s Ladder and the Himber Wallet.
- On the Prearrangement and Mnemonic Use of a Deck of Cards by Vanni Bossi: Explore early references to arranged playing cards and their use in magic and related arts.
- Sharpers and Their Tricks in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times by Robert Jutte: Uncover the world of gambling cheats, their society, slang, and methods.
- Davenport Brother & Fay by Ricky Jay: A historical narrative on Ira Davenport and William Fay’s attempts to recreate the famous Davenport Brothers’ act.
This first issue is a limited edition, printed in a small quantity with no plans for reprint. It’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of magic history. Don’t miss out on adding this 138-page gem to your collection.
The first issue of Gibeciere features several very salient articles as well as introductory pieces by Stephen Minch, the Editor, and William Kalush, the Executive Director.
A fascinating article on The Yawning Mouth, by Volker Huber, starts the issue. Mr. Huber looks at the origins of the principle and then moves forward to the various incarnations it will take in the course of its history, including Jacobs Ladder and the Himber Wallet.
Vanni Bossi contributes the next article entitled On the Prearrangement and Mnemonic Use of a deck of Cards, which, as you may have guessed, looks at early references for arranged playing cards and methods for taking advantage of the order for magic and related purposes.
The third article, Sharpers and Their Tricks in the Late Middle Ages and Early Modern Times by Robert Jutte, features commentary on organized crime during that period, specifically with regard to gambling cheats and their argot, society, and methods.
The final article is by Ricky Jay and is a history on Davenport Brother & Fay, a duo of Ira Davenport and William Fay trying to recreate the act that had won the Davenport Brothers their fame and notoriety prior to William Davenports early death.
As you can see, the first issue contains a wealth of fascinating articles and, since we have only printed a limited number, and do not intend a reprint, now is a good time to acquire one of these for your collection.
Pages: 138
