Prepare to be amazed! Robertson Keene’s ‘A Lesson In Hat Manipulation’ unveils secrets to crafting incredible hat rings. Discover magical artistry from a 1907 master. Download the PDF now!
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Robertson Keene – A Lesson In Hat Manipulation Hat Rings
Discover the timeless art of hat manipulation with Robertson Keene’s A Lesson In Hat Manipulation Hat Rings. This PDF guide delves into the fascinating world of transforming ordinary felt hat brims into a variety of unique hat shapes, a skill that dates back to 1750.
Originally published in MORE NOVEL NOTIONS FOR Magical Entertainers by A. W. Gamage, Ltd., this historical piece offers a glimpse into the creative techniques of the past. Learn how Tabarin, a renowned French comedian, masterfully crafted and showcased up to ten different hat styles, complete with elaborate facial portraits, wigs, and beards to enhance the transformation.
- Historical Insight: Explore the origins and evolution of hat manipulation from 18th-century France.
- Step-by-Step Instructions: Follow detailed guidance to recreate these mesmerizing hat transformations.
- Enhance Performances: Incorporate these techniques into your own magical or theatrical acts to captivate audiences.
Perfect for historians, magicians, and performers alike, this guide is a must-have for anyone interested in the craft of hat manipulation. Bring a touch of classical elegance and skill to your repertoire with Robertson Keene’s expert teachings.
Robertson Keene – Â A Lesson In Hat Manipulation Hat Rings
Excerpt from:
MORE NOVEL NOTIONS FOR Magical Entertainers.
BY
ROBERTSON KEENE (c. 1907)
Originally Published by: A. W. Gamage, Ltd., Holborn, E.C. LONDON
A LESSON IN HAT MANIPULATION
THE art of making a number of shapes of hats out of the brim of a felt hat dates back to the year 1750. Tabarin, a French comedian, it is recorded in a book of that date, performed the feat of making some ten different hats, giving appropriate facial portraits beneath each, and using wigs and beards and the usual actor’s make ups in order to emphasize the various characters.
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