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A Full detection and explanation of all the delusive tricks performed by Mr. Breslau, which will, upon the first perusal, enable any person, not only to detect said Breslau in all his tricks, but also to perform them (after a few practical experiments) with the greatest facility.
Date: Printed in the year M,DCC,LXVII. [1767]- Books
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Pinneti's last legacy, Or The magical cabinet unlock'd: being a curious collection of entertaining and diverting tricks on cards and dice; together with the astonishing philosophical experiments, &c. Projected by the ingenious and celebrated Signior Ga. Pinneti, who has received the patronage of most of the Princes of Europe, for his surprizing and wonderful inventions; and has exhibited the same at the Theatre Royal in London, with universal applause. Consisting of thirty-three astonishing and wonderful tricks and experiments, performed by him. Interspersed with the performances of several other ingenious persons, never before published. The whole explained in so familiar a manner as to enable the reader to become equally expert with pinnetl in magical and philosophical experiments.
Pinetti, Giuseppe, 1750-1800.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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The Conjuror's repository; Or, The whole art and mystery of magic displayed, by the following celebrated characters: Pinetti Katterfelto Barrett Brislaw Sibley Lane, &c. Embellished with an engraving.
Date: [1795?]- Books
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The merry companion: or, delights for the ingenious. In two parts. I. Teaching how to shew 177 merry tricks; ... II. Containing, a collection of merry jests; ... By Richard Neve.
Neve, Richard.Date: [1716]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or hocus pocus in perfection. ... To which are added, several tricks of cups and balls, &c. as performed by the little man without hands or feet. The wonderful art of fire eating.
Date: [1750?]- Books
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Physical amusements and diverting experiments. Composed and performed in different capitals of Europe, and in London. By Signor Giuseppe Pinetti, DE Wildalle, Knight Of The German Order Of Merit Of ST. Philip, Professor Of Mathematics And Natural Philosophy, Pensioned BY The Court Of Prussia, Patronized BY All The Royal Family Of France, Aggregate Of The Royal Academy Of Sciences And Belles Lettres Of Bordeaux, &C.
Pinetti, Giuseppe, 1750-1800.Date: Printed In The Year MDCCLXXXIV. [1784]- Books
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The merry companion: or, delights for the ingenious. In two parts. I. Teaching how to shew divers merry tricks, Arithmetical, Artificial, by Legerdemain, and with Cards. II. Containing a collection of merry jests, Compos'd for the Innocent Diversion of Youth. By Richard Neve.
Neve, Richard.Date: 1721- Books
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Hocus pocus: or, the cabinet of legerdemain curiosities broke open. Being a choice collection of rare artificial tricks Entertaining and Diverting. To which is Added, The Artificial Jester, Compos'd for the Innocent Diversion of Youth. Read o're this Book and you may say, Your Money is not thrown away. By Richard Neve.
Neve, Richard.Date: 1721- Books
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The old hocus pocus. Being the anatomy of legerdemain; or, the whole art of jugling. Set forth in its proper colours, fully, plainly, and exactly: so that an ignorant Person may thereby learn the full Perfection of the same, after a little Practice. Also, the Trick of changing a Card into a live Bird, or into any Picture. To which is added, The Compleat Vermin-Killer.
Date: [1742?]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain, or hocus pocus in perfection; By which the meanest Capacity may perform The Whole Art Without A Teacher together with the use of all the instruments belonging thereto. Together With The Use of all the Instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added Abundance of new and rare Inventions. The like never before in print, but much desired by many. By Henry Dean.
Date: [1800?]- Books
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The conjurer unmasked; Being a clear and full explanation of all the surprizing performances exhibited as well in this kingdom, as on the continent By the most eminent and dexterous professors of slight of hand, together with the tricks of the divining rod,-automaton chess-player,-speaking figure,-artificial serpents,-mechanical birds,-automaton flute player,-vaulting figure,-magical table,-perpetual motion, &c. &c.
Decremps, Henri, 1746-1826.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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The key of knowledge; or universal conjuror. Unfolding the mysteries of the occult Sciences, and being a guide to the temple of wisdom. By Malcolm Macleod D.D. Author of the Majesty of Darkness Mystery of Dreams &c&c.
Macleod, Malcolm, D.D.Date: [1800?]- Books
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The conjurer unmasked; or, la magie blanche dévoilée : being a clear and full explanation of all the surprizing performances exhibited as well in this Kingdom as on the Continent, by the most eminent and dexterous professors of slight of hand, Together With Descriptions, Observations, and Directions for the Tricks of the Divining Rod,-Automaton Chess Player,-Self Performing Organ,-Speaking Figure,-Artificial Serpents,-Mechanical Birds,-Automaton Flute Player,-Transparent Magical Tables, &c. &c. Translated from the French of Monsieur Decremps.
Decremps, Henri, 1746-1826.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Hocus pocus or, a new book of legerdemain; containing a choice collection of rare tricks; by which any person of the meanest capacity may perform the whole art without a teacher, ...
Date: [1765?]- Books
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Natural magic: or, physical amusements revealed, by Philip Astley, Riding-Master, Westminster-Bridge, London; Great Part of which are intended to be added to the several Entertainments of the above Place, for the Year 1785, only.
Astley, Philip, 1742-1814.Date: MDCCLXXXV. [1785]- Books
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Hocus pocus; or, the whole art of legerdemain in perfection. By which the meanest Capacity may perform the Whole Art without a Teacher. Together with the Use of all the Instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added, Abundance of New and Rare Inventions, the like never before in Print, but much desired by many. Written by H. Dean.
Date: MDCCLXXXIII. [1783]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or, hocus pocus in perfection. By which the meanest Capacity may perform the Whole Art without a Teacher Together with the Use of all the Instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added, Abundance of New and Rare Inventions, the like never before in Print, but much desired by many. The third edition, with large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.
Date: [1756]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or, hocus pocus in perfection. By which the meanest Capacity may perform the Whole Art without a Teacher. Together with the Use of all the Instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added, A bundance of New and Rare Inventions, the like never before in Print, but much desired by many. The second edition, with large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.
Date: 1727- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or, hocus pocus in perfection: By which the meanest Capacity may perform the whole Art without a Teacher. Together with the use of all the instruments belonging thereto. To which is now added Abundance of new and rare Inventions, The like never before in Print, but much desired by many. The eighth edition, corrected, and improved with an entire new set of cuts. Written by H. Dean.
Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain, or, hocus pocus in perfection. ... Together with the use of the several instruments belonging thereto. ... Written by H. Dean.
Date: 1722- Books
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Rules for the game of reversis. Translated originally from the Spanish: and now from the French, A.D. MDCCLXXVII.
Date: [1777]- Books
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The whole art of legerdemain: or hocus pocus in perfection. ... The seventh edition, with large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.
Date: 1763- Books
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The old hocus pocus. Being the anatomy of legerdemain; or, the whole art of jugling. Set forth in its proper colours, ...
Date: [1740?]- Books
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The whole art [of] legerdemain: or hocus pocus in perfection. ... The seventh edition, with large additions and amendments. Written by H. Dean.
Date: 1772- Books
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Philosophical amusements; or, easy and instructive recreations for young people.
Decremps, Henri, 1746-1826.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]