1894 Modern Magic-A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring by Professor Hoffman / Early Edition of the Seminal Magic Book / Illustrated

Here is a scarce early copy of the classic Modern Magic A Practical Treatise on the Art of Conjuring by Professor Hoffman. Published in 1894 by George Routledge and Sons, London. Richly illustrated and in good antique condition. 

Modern Magic is a seminal work in the field of magic, first published in 1876 - with this copy being a ninth edition. A comprehensive guide covering a wide range of magic tricks and techniques, including sleight-of-hand with cards, coins, and other objects.

It is notable for being one of the first to provide detailed instructions on performing magic tricks, making it accessible to aspiring magicians. The book includes advice on the appearance, dress, and staging of a magician, as well as descriptions of various tricks and large stage illusions. Harry Houdini was one of its admirers.

Inside this copy the pages are clean and tightly bound with just the occasional nicked edge and brown blemish. With mild tanning to the endpapers and just slight cracking to the rear hinge. Richly illustrated throughout with black and white diagrams.

Bright red cloth covered boards have ornate black and gilt decoration to the front and spine. The boards are in very good order - clean, smart and unfaded, with shiny gilt. There is mild rubbing to the corners and a couple of light marks on the back. The spine has dulled a little and there is rubbing and a few small splits in the cloth at the head and tail. These have been strengthened at the top.

An extremely comprehensive resource which also looks extremely eye-catching on display.

Your antique copy of Modern Magic will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.

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