Download or read book Classic Magic written by John Wood and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even today, years after they first began, people still love to watch magicians perform classic magic tricks. Readers of this illuminating volume learn about some of the oldest and most well-known magic tricks still being performed today. They investigate the magicians who perform these tricks, past and present, and even find out some of the secrets to how these illusions are done. This engaging book is packed with colorful photographs and interesting text that will keep curious readers turning the pages.
Download or read book The Book of Ceremonial Magic written by Arthur Edward Waite and published by tredition. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book of Ceremonial Magic - Arthur Edward Waite - The Book of Ceremonial Magic by Arthur Edward Waite was originally called The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts. It was first published in a limited run in 1898, and distributed more widely under the title The Book of Ceremonial Magic in 1910Writing in the late 19th century, Waite had studiously researched many obscure tenets of magic. Much of this book concerns the obscure occult tomes, which the author condenses and presents to readers in this single volume. Waite's studies uncover a variety of knowledge; there are thousands of spells and rituals that date back to Medieval times and have a theological basis. Many exist to ward off devils, witches or other evil phenomena, while others seek to conjure beneficent spirits. Another intriguing aspect of ceremonial magic is the ability to form pacts with supernatural beings. These rituals in themselves act to compel supernatural entities to assist a human being; none of them involve offering one's soul. However, many require one or more materials and ingredients to begin - grave dust or a certain plant for instance. Waite disapproves of those who reprint and sell the older magical grimoires for two principle reasons. Firstly the quality of the English translations is low, often proscribing completely different instructions and requisites for a given ritual than was given in the original source text. Secondly these books make no distinction between 'white' or 'black' magic; such lack of organization makes it difficult for the modern reader to distinguish the practices. Over 150 symbols, seals, insignia, charts and other illustrations populate this text, each offering insight into how the magician correctly undertakes his tasks. Waite includes many scripts that the performer of magic must read out loud as he attempts to conjure, summon or communicate with forces from other planes of existence.
Download or read book 101 Easy to Do Magic Tricks written by Bill Tarr and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVIllustrations, simple instructions for performing over 100 tricks, including The Inexhaustible Hat, The Chinese Rings, Steel Through Steel, Fingers That See, much more. /div
Download or read book 101 Best Magic Tricks written by Guy Frederick and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Modern Coin Magic written by J. B. Bobo and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-05-24 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete treatise on sleight-of-hand coin conjuring, including best traditional methods and modern innovations. Guides you systematically from basic techniques, through integrated tricks to complete acts, 18 in all. 510 clear illustrations.
Download or read book Ancient Egyptian Magic written by Cassandra Eason and published by Collins & Brown. This book was released on 2003-03-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As early as 4000 B.C., ancient Egyptians wove magic and religion into whole cloth, wrapping themselves in ritual and symbolism that ranged from simple charms and protective hieroglyphs, to the towering monuments to immortality that are the pyramids of the Nile Valley. The rich religion and mythology of ancient Egypt is vividly documented here, with descriptions of the panoply of deities and their complex hierarchy, along with comprehensive explanations of the sacred oils, crystals and plants used in the many rituals that were an integral part of everyday life. Natural healing, magic, power animals, chants, prayers, and the Pyramids are covered in detail, backed by the author's unparalleled access to rare manuscripts and original images taken from Britain's National Witchcraft Museum.
Download or read book Classic Secrets of Magic written by Bruce Elliot and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2011-11-10 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1953 by Harper and Brothers, ‘Classic Secrets of Magic’ exposes the mystery behind some of the most well-known magical tricks, such as the ‘Ambitious Card’, the ‘Chink-a-Chink’ and the ‘Four Ace Trick’. Contents include: The Spectator’s Card is Produced - Corn-Cobs - Water, Water, Everywhere! - The Very Peripatetic Paddle - Those Four Aces! - The Miser’s Dream Come True! - The Egg Bag, Well Done - The Two Covers, and The Four Objects... - Billiards, Magic Style - Razor Sharp - The Ambitious Card! - The Eternal Cups and Balls - in Conclusion - Appendix - Glossary. The book references many notable magicians, including Dai Vernon, Charlie Miller and Roy Benson, and is perfect for the magic novice and enthusiast alike. We are republishing this vintage compendium in a modern and affordable edition, featuring a new introduction and high quality reproductions of the original artwork.
Download or read book Magic in Western Culture written by Brian P. Copenhaver and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-09-09 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the beliefs and practices called 'magic' starts in ancient Iran, Greece, and Rome, before entering its crucial Christian phase in the Middle Ages. Centering on the Renaissance and Marsilio Ficino - whose work on magic was the most influential account written in premodern times - this groundbreaking book treats magic as a classical tradition with foundations that were distinctly philosophical. Besides Ficino, the premodern story of magic also features Plotinus, Iamblichus, Proclus, Aquinas, Agrippa, Pomponazzi, Porta, Bruno, Campanella, Descartes, Boyle, Leibniz, and Newton, to name only a few of the prominent thinkers discussed in this book. Because pictures play a key role in the story of magic, this book is richly illustrated.
Download or read book Classic Magic written by John Wood and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even today, years after they first began, people still love to watch magicians perform classic magic tricks. Readers of this illuminating volume learn about some of the oldest and most well-known magic tricks still being performed today. They investigate the magicians who perform these tricks, past and present, and even find out some of the secrets to how these illusions are done. This engaging book is packed with colorful photographs and interesting text that will keep curious readers turning the pages.
Download or read book Classic Black Magic from Dennis Wheatley written by Dennis Wheatley and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The devil rides out, original copyright date: 1934; To the devil a daughter, original copyright date: 1953; Gateway to hell, original copyright date: 1970.
Download or read book Card Night written by Will Roya and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em with Card Night, a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies. Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish. In addition to providing the rules of standard game play, Card Night also details the fascinating stories and peculiarities behind some of the world's most famous card decks, some of which were used as currency, tools for propaganda, and even as a means for sending coded messages. Offering one game for each week of the year, Card Night is the go-to companion for weekly game nights, long car rides, and rainy days spent at home. Wow your friends and family with your game playing prowess and keep them entertained with fascinating details from playing card history.
Download or read book The History of Magic written by Eliphas Levi and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-18 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Magic has been confounded too long with the jugglery of mountebanks, the hallucinations of disordered minds and the crimes of certain unusual malefactors. There are otherwise many who would promptly explain Magic as the art of producing effects in the absence of causes; and on the strength of such a definition it will be said by ordinary people-with the good sense which characterises the ordinary, in the midst of much injustice-that Magic is an absurdity. But it can have no analogy in fact with the descriptions of those who know nothing of the subject; furthermore, it is not to be represented as this or that by any person whomsoever: it is that which it is, drawing from itself only, even as mathematics do, for it is the exact and absolute science of Nature and her laws. Eliphas Levi
Download or read book Half Magic written by Edward Eager and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 1999 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book The Magic Skin French Literature Classic written by Honoré de Balzac and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2019-12-18 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man named Raphaël de Valentin wagers his last coin and loses, then proceeds to the river Seine to drown himself. On the way, however, he decides to enter an unusual shop and finds it filled with curiosities from around the world. The elderly shopkeeper leads him to a piece of shagreen hanging on the wall. It is inscribed with "Oriental" writing; the old man calls it "Sanskrit", but it is imprecise Arabic. The skin promises to fulfill any wish of its owner, shrinking slightly upon the fulfillment of each desire. The shopkeeper is willing to let Valentin take it without charge, but urges him not to accept the offer. Valentin waves away the shopkeeper's warnings and takes the skin, wishing for a royal banquet, filled with wine, women, and friends. He is immediately met by acquaintances who invite him to such an event; they spend hours eating, drinking, and talking. But his actions must meet consequences. For each wish granted, the skin shrinks and consumes a portion of his physical energy.
Download or read book The Complete Picatrix The Occult Classic of Astrological Magic Liber Atratus Edition written by John Michael Greer and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Picatrix is the most famous grimoire of astrological magic and one of the most important works of medieval and Renaissance magic. With all four books of the Latin Picatrix complete in one volume, translated & annotated by the noted scholars, magicians and astrologers John Michael Greer & Christopher Warnock, Picatrix takes its rightful place as an essential occult text. Picatrix is an encyclopedic work with over 300 pages of Hermetic magical philosophy, ritual, talismanic and natural magic. Greer & Warnock's complete translation is lucid and well annotated and was created by astrologers and magicians for astrologers and magicians. Greer & Warnock's translation was intended to make this incredible grimoire accessible to practitioners and has made an important contribution to the revival of traditional astrological magic.
Download or read book Vikram And The Vampire Classic Hindu Tales Of Adventure Magic And Romance written by Richard F. Burton and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vikram and the Vampire: Classic Hindu Tales of Adventure, Magic, and Romance' is a captivating collection of stories compiled and translated by Richard F. Burton. Drawing from ancient Hindu folklore and mythology, the book presents a series of interconnected tales filled with adventure, supernatural beings, and tales of love. The central narrative revolves around King Vikramaditya, a wise and courageous ruler known for his intelligence and valor. He accepts a challenge from a mysterious vampire, who promises to share his profound knowledge with the king if Vikram can carry him on his back without uttering a word. Through these stories, readers are transported to a world of mythical creatures, magical artifacts, and extraordinary quests. The tales explore themes of bravery, loyalty, honor, and the triumph of good over evil. They also offer valuable lessons on morality and the consequences of one's actions. The author's translation captures the essence and richness of the original tales, imbuing them with his own flair and storytelling prowess.
Download or read book The Magic of Johnny Thompson written by Jamy Ian Swiss and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
