Behold! ‘Nevil Maskelyne & David Devant – Our Magic’ unveils the secrets of magic! A must-read with a biographical index of card tricks. Discover the art! ✨
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Discover the Magic: Nevil Maskelyne & David Devant – Our Magic
Dive into the world of magic with Nevil Maskelyne & David Devant’s Our Magic, a cornerstone in the literature of conjuring. This enlightening PDF not only explores the art and theory behind magic but also includes a 20-page biographical index of card tricks and sleights, making it an indispensable resource for magicians and enthusiasts alike.
Recognized as one of the top ten essential books for a magic library by H. Adrian Smith, a renowned historian and collector, this book stands alongside classics like The Art of Magic by T. Nelson Downs and The Expert at the Card Table by S.W. Erdnase.
Why This Book is a Must-Have:
- Comprehensive Guide to Magic Theory: Perfect for anyone interested in the theoretical underpinnings of magic.
- Extensive Card Trick Index: A detailed index that not only eases the research process but may also introduce you to unknown books and techniques.
- Endorsed by Magic Legends: Praised by some of the greatest names in magic for its depth and significance.
Table of Contents Overview:
- PART I: THE ART IN MAGIC by Nevil Maskelyne
- PART II: THE THEORY OF MAGIC by Nevil Maskelyne
Two things are noteworthy. One， it is a must read book for magic theory interested. Two， it has a 20 page biographical index of card tricks. This includes sleights as well. Anybody doing research on card moves or routines should have this index. It makes searching a lot easier. And this index might point you to interesting books you have not heard about or which are not in your possession. 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
The Art of Magicby T. Nelson Downs
The Expert at the Card Tableby S.W. Erdnase
Magicians’ Tricksby Henry Hatton and Adrian Plate
Modern Magicby Prof. Hoffmann
More Magicby Prof. Hoffmann
Later Magicby Prof. Hoffmann
The Modern Conjurerby C. Lang Neil
Tarbell Courseby Harlan Tarbell
Greater Magic by John Northern Hilliard
Table of Contents
PART I： THE ART IN MAGIC by Nevil Maskelyne
PART II： THE THEORY OF MAGIC by Nevil Maskelyne
