Hand-Book of Magic: Second Series; Being the Newest Tricks of Deception, Developed and Illustrated, to Which is Added an Exposure of the Second Sight

This special edition of 'Hand-Book of Magic' was written by John Wyman, and first published in 1855, making it over one-and-a-half centuries old.

This antiquarian text features Parlor Magic Tricks like How to Make a Person Jump, The Invisible Chicken, Apparatus for Writing in the Dark, Dancing Turkeys, Ice Made in a Red Hot Vessel, and How to Eat Fire, among others. The book also features hand-drawn sketches to illustrate how to perform the Magic Tricks too.

A word of caution - sometimes old books can contain info that's not such a good idea! Some practices, methods, or even language or attitudes can be unsafe or unacceptable in this day and age. So, use your noggin'!

This rare old find, which is a super-short, fast read is an absolute essential addition to the libraries of all enthusiasts of old Magic Tricks, and those interested in this type of Magic in the historical aspect.

IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying!

THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY.

This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed.

DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.