Magic Video - Modern Magic by Professor Hoffmann
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Rediscover the Art of Illusion with Professor Hoffmann's 'Modern Magic'
Step back in time to the golden age of conjuring with 'Modern Magic' by the legendary Professor Hoffmann. This essential digital download offers an unparalleled glimpse into the world of magic as it stood in the late 19th century. Renowned as the first magician in history to compile an encyclopedic record of the craft, Hoffmann's work stands alone in its extraordinary depth and breadth. While many books of his era merely copied existing material, 'Modern Magic' delivers a truly original and comprehensive exploration, making it an indispensable resource for any serious student of magic.
Unearth Lost Secrets and Master Foundational Techniques
Even in today's advanced magical landscape, 'Modern Magic' holds a trove of forgotten and overlooked methods that can still astound modern audiences and fool your most discerning magic friends. Professor Hoffmann meticulously details the principles of sleight-of-hand, offering clear instructions on everything from 'The Magic Wand' and 'The Magician's Table' to crucial card manipulation techniques. Learn the secrets behind 'The Pass', 'Forcing a Card', 'False Shuffles', 'Palming', and many more fundamental skills that form the bedrock of sophisticated magic performances. This isn't just a historical document; it's a practical guide to timeless illusions.
A Cornerstone of Any Conjuring Library
The significance of 'Modern Magic' is echoed by its prestigious rating as one of the 'ten basic books for a working library of conjuring' by H. Adrian Smith, a celebrated historian and owner of one of the largest private magic collections of his time. Placing it alongside other giants like 'The Expert at the Card Table' and 'The Tarbell Course', Smith's endorsement solidifies this book's status as a must-have for aspiring and professional magicians alike. With its extensive 563 pages, originally published in 1876, this digital edition provides instant access to a legacy of magical knowledge that has shaped generations.
Your Instant Digital Gateway to Classic Magic
Gain immediate access to this historical masterpiece as a convenient PDF digital download. No need to wait for shipping – begin your journey into the foundations of magic right away. Please note that this offering is for the digital book only; any physical gimmicks mentioned within the text are not included. Dive deep into the origins of modern magic, discover ingenious methods that have been long forgotten, and elevate your magical repertoire with the profound wisdom of Professor Hoffmann.
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Professor Hoffmann – Modern Magic
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
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Magicians' Tricksby Henry Hatton and Adrian Plate
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The Expert at the Card Tableby S.W. Erdnase
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The Art of Magicby T. Nelson Downs
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More Magicby Prof. Hoffmann
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Later Magicby Prof. Hoffmann
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The Modern Conjurerby C. Lang Neil
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Our Magicby Maskelyne and Devant
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Tarbell Courseby Harlan Tarbell
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Greater Magic by John Northern Hilliard
1st edition， 1876， Routledge; 1st US edition， 1882， Routledge; reprinted many times by various publishers; 563 pages.
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PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
