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Walter A. Schwartz – CIGAM Conjuring Illusions: A Masterpiece of Magic and Mystery
Discover the enchanting world of Walter A. Schwartz’s CIGAM Conjuring Illusions, a treasure trove of magical gimmicks and artistry that will leave you spellbound. This comprehensive collection delves into the history and techniques of legendary magicians, offering a unique glimpse into the secrets of the craft.
Key Highlights:
- Explore the biographies of iconic magicians like Frederick Eugene Powell, John Mulholland, and Al Baker.
 - Learn intricate tricks such as the ‘Modern X-Ray Cards’ by Harlan Tarbell and the ‘Torn Card Trick’ by Laurant.
 - Master classic illusions like ‘The Bonds of Love’ by W.W. Durbin and ‘Stab It – A New Matter Through Matter Pocket Trick’ by Will Goldston.
 - Uncover rare techniques including ‘Walter’s Pet’ and ‘The Art of Tying and Dyeing Silks’, showcasing Schwartz’s own innovations.
 
Why Choose This Book?
Whether you’re a budding magician or a seasoned performer, this book is your gateway to unlocking the mysteries of magic. With detailed explanations, practical tips, and historical insights, it’s an indispensable resource for anyone passionate about the art of illusion.
Contents:
	1 Preface
	2 Frederick Eugene Powell: B&W photo
	3 Frederick Eugene Powell: Dean of American Magicians, biography
	5 James C. Wobensmith: President, Society of American Magicians, 1930-31, short bio
	5 A Psychological Test – In Reverse (James C. Wobensmith): comedy balls on ring effect
	7 W.W. Durbin: President of I.B.M., short bio
	7 The Bonds of Love (W.W. Durbin): rings become linked using a mirror glass
	8 Royal L. Vilas: National Secretary S.A.M. short bio
	8 Mirror Glass: Make one quickly using a trench mirror
	9 John Mulholland: editor of The Sphinx, short bio
	9 Magic Photography (John Mulholland): duplicate of a chosen photograph appears on a previously blank cardboard
	10 Al Baker: short biography
	11 Al Baker’s Favorite: selected card vanishes from packet; uses Baker’s “Living Dead” notebook
	12 Dr. Harlan Tarbell: short bio
	12 The Modern X-Ray Cards (Harlan Tarbell): reading a card sandwiched between two others
	13 Eugene Laurant: short bio
	14 Torn Card Trick (Laurant): torn and restored card
	15 Hardeen: short bio
	15 Vest Turning Trick (Hardeen): vest turned inside out while hands tied
	16 Will Goldston: short bio
	16 Stab It – A New Matter Through Matter Pocket Trick (Will Goldston): a mechanical pin through penny trick (looks difficult to make)
	17 Max Holden: short bio
	18 Another Card Location (Max Holden): daub
	18 T. Nelson Downs: short bio
	18 A Coin Trick (T. Nelson Downs): silver dollar is squeezed into change
	19 New Vanishing Coin from Handkerchief (T. Nelson Downs): using a finger ring as a ruse
	19 The Negligee Coin Vanish (T. Nelson Downs): half dollar vanishes from under handkerchief
	19 Oswald Rae: short bio
	20 A New Candle and Handkerchief (Oswald Rae): borrowed handkerchief is encased in a paper tube, set afire, and found inside the candle
	21 C. Elliott Smith: 2nd Vice President, S.A.M. 1930-31, short bio
	22 Changing a Coin into an Alarm Clock (C. Elliott Smith): coin covered with handkerchief turns into an alarm clock
	22 Betty Jane Kolar: 8 year old female magician, short bio
	23 The Great Kolar: short bio
	23 Kolar’s Straw and String Trick: five variations of the string cut in straw effect
	25 S.S. Henry Artist Magician: short bio
	26 At the End of the Rainbow (S.S. Henry): a silk and pot of gold production
	26 Jack Gwynne: short bio
	27 A Live Stock Idea (Jack Gwynne): production box
	27 William Frazee – Myenberg: short bio
	28 Glass of Water Thru Hat (William Frazee): glass penetrates up through hat 
	28 William R. Williston: short bio
	29 The Penetrating Billiard Ball (William Williston): through handkerchief, uses shell
	29 U.F. Grant: short bio
	30 Another “Stung” Card Trick (U.F. Grant): with Jumbo cards
	31 Harry Rouclere: National Treasurer, SAM 1930-31, short bio
	31 The Fiddle Bow (Harry Rouclere): balls move up and down a bow, seemingly on command
	32 Werner F. Dornfield – Dorny: short bio
	32 Divination (Dorny): forcing a 3
	33 Edwin Brush: short bio
	33 Handkerchief Production (Edwin Brush): apparatus
	34 Alfred P. Saal – The Man With the Lights: short bio
	34 Match Box Magic (Alfred P. Saal): production of match boxes from thin air
	35 Hagoort – The Holland Mystic: short bio
	36 Just the Same (Jan Hagoort): card prediction with a gag
	36 Ernest K. Schieldge: short bio
	37 Transposition Unique (Ernest K. Schieldge): of wrapped up orange and apple
	38 Barkann Rosinoff – The Trojan Trixter: short bio
	38 A Scandall In the Queens Boudoir: a story using balls on a platform stand
	39 Loring Campbell: short bio
	40 The Three “Can” Monte (Loring Campbell): uses three Chink Water Cans
	41 Louis Zingone: short bio
	41 The Surprise Reverse (Louis Zingone): two cards transpose, with selection face up
	42 Robert Sherman: short bio
	42 Grains of Salt (Robert Sherman): a clever salt pour
	43 J.M. Rope Trick (Robert Sherman): a trick for rope and ring
	45 Doc Nixon – Neek Suen: short bio
	45 The Genuine Chinese Coin Mystery (Nixon): coin trick for Chinese Coins painted various colors
	47 Rajah Raboid: short bio
	47 Cross Out a Number (Rajah Raboid): math trick
	47: Tip: on paint
	47: Tip: making a flap
	48 Cardini: short bio
	49 Walter A. Schwartz: B&W photo
	49 The Art of Tying and Dyeing Silks: how to color silks, and how to fold them
	51 Walter’s Pet: lighted cigarette burns newspaper but not handkerchief
	52 Patter for Walter’s Pet
	53 Cigarette Vanish: using modified TT
	53 A Miniature Sword Box: pins puncture a balloon, but when box opened, balloon is there
	54 One Hand Color Change: for cards
	55 A Tom Thumb Levitation: doll rises and falls in a bottle of water at command
	55 A Novel Production: yards of ribbon are produced from a milk bottle filled with milk
	56 Colored Sands of Mohammed: spectator’s can’t find bag filled with red sand
	57 A Utility Box: for vanishing small objects
	57 A Simple Card Location
	58 Vanishing Alarm Clock: for parlor
	58 A Surprise Hank Production: twist on the rose in buttonhole effect
	59 Penetrating Thimble: through handkerchief
	59 Passe Thimbles: thimbles transpose
	60 A Color Change: in fanned deck
	61 A Complete Black Art Act: fully explained
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