Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.html.images | 1.2 MB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.epub3.images | 29.6 MB | ||||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.epub.images | 29.6 MB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.epub.noimages | 497 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.kf8.images | 30.4 MB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.kindle.images | 30.3 MB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45235.txt.utf-8 | 959 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/45235/pg45235-h.zip | 27.2 MB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
About this eBook
| Author | Hopkins, Albert A. (Albert Allis), 1869-1939 |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Evans, Henry Ridgely, 1861-1949 |
| Title | Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé, Annika Feilbach, Ben Courtney and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions, Including Trick Photography" compiled and edited by Albert A. Hopkins is a detailed exploration of magical arts and illusions written in the late 19th century. This comprehensive work delves into the integration of scientific principles such as optics, mechanics, and electricity into stage magic, presenting insights into some of the most renowned conjurers and their tricks, including elaborate descriptions and explanations of various illusions. The opening of this work sets the stage by outlining the unique niche it fills in the literature of magic, as it attempts to demystify stage illusions through scientific explanations. It highlights the significance of magic as an art form rooted in ancient practices and discusses notable figures in the field, explaining how their tricks are often based on ingenious mechanical and optical principles. Overall, the beginning serves as a promise of an entertaining and educational journey into the world of magic, including historical perspectives, specific techniques, and the harmonious blend of artistry and science in theatrical performances. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GV: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Recreation, Leisure |
| Subject | Magic tricks |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45235 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 451 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
