The Royal Road to Card Magic - Softcover

Hugard, Jean; Braue, Frederick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1614278601 ISBN 13: 9781614278603

Publisher: Martino Fine Books, 2015

Synopsis

2015 Reprint of 1948 Edition. Full Facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. In this classic treatment the student is led, step by step, from the easy to more complicated sleight of hand tricks. The authors, both noted authorities on magic, present complete, easy-to-understand explanations of shuffles, flourishes, the glide, the glimpse, false shuffles and cuts, the pass, the classic force, and many other techniques. Illustrated with 121 black and white illustrations.

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Review:

The shortest and easiest route to successful card magic is a careful study of this indispensable book --Michael Bailey, President of the Magic Circle

From the Back Cover:

Would you like to confound your friends, amaze your acquaintances, amuse and dazzle crowds at parties and gatherings? Mastering a few card tricks will allow you to do all that and more. With the help of this book, anyone can develop a versatile repertoire of first-rate card tricks. In fact, mastery of just the first chapter will enable you to perform a half-dozen astounding and entertaining sleights of hand.
The authors, both noted authorities on magic, present complete, easy-to-understand explanations of shuffles, flourishes, the glide, the glimpse, false shuffles and cuts, the pass, the classic force, and many other techniques. These will enable card handlers to perform over 100 mind-boggling feats of card magic, including Thought Stealer, Gray's Spelling Trick, Do as I Do, Now You See It, Obliging Aces, Rapid Transit, Kangaroo Card, A Tipsy Trick, and dozens of others. Illustrated with more than 120 clear line cuts that make the explanations easy to follow, this exciting introduction to card conjuring will enable even beginners to develop professional-level skill and the ability to perform tricks guaranteed to astound family and friends.
Unabridged Dover (1999) republication of the work published by World Publishing Company, Cleveland, Ohio, 1951 (first edition, Harper & Brothers, 1948).

About this edition

• Publisher: Martino Fine Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1614278601
• ISBN 13: 9781614278603
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 312