List of used and new magic books for sale, about or written by professor hoffmann. Modernmagic whenthefiftheditiondungeonmastersguide wasreleasedin2014,twopagesinchapter9. The author of many popular conjuring handbooks, such as modern magic 1876 and more magic 1889, in this volume professor hoffmann presents a compilation of his own magic tricks. Popsugar best 2017 fall books the rules of magic is a novel readers didnt know they were waiting for until it arrived. Professor louis hoffman 18391919 real name angelo john lewis was a lawyer professor and the leading writer on magic games amusements and puzzles of his time. Or see magic modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876, detailing the apparatus, methods and tricks used by the magicians and conjurers of that era. Professor hoffmann was the first in recorded history to attempt such a feat with his trilogy modern magic, more magic, and later magic. Modern magic by professor hoffman real name angelo lewis, first published in 1876, is a book detailing the methods and. The magic cafe forums magic books recommendations 2. Magic books are a huge part of my interest in magic, though i dont collect books in the same way as i collect props. Card magic tricks book by ken millar member of the inner magic circle gift. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor louis hoffman. Latest magic by professor hoffmann quality magic books.
Modern magic by professor hoffmann martins magic collection. Modern magic was the first book in the english language to really explain the techniques of how to perform magical. A touchstone book in its field, hoffmans modern magic was originally a 48part series on routledges periodical every boys paper and first issued in book form in 1876. Considering the great antiquity and the unfading popularity of the. Hoffmann had quite some problem finding a publisher for this book. This howto book covers everything for the 1800s illusionist. Note that this is a different book than hoffmans earlier tricks with cards from the late 1800s. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Cover title is professor hoffmanns card tricks, while inside title page states, tricks with cards from modern magic. Professor hoffmann, the father of the modern magic book. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Vintage warnes card tricks made easy by bijou books, the book was written by professor hoffman and dates from 1900, the inner page cards tricks without sleight of hand or magic made easy by professor hoffman london and new york frederick warne and co.
Modern magic professor hoffmann ornate fine binding a later printing of the first american edition using the same plates, comes with dust jacket 318 illustrations borrowed with much thanks fro. He used the pen name, professor hoffman, because he feared that his professional prospects as a lawyer would be injured if it became known that he possessed such an intimate knowledge of the. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor hoffmann. In 1876, using the pseudonym professor hoffmann, lewis expanded these articles into a book entitled modern magic, the first in a series of books penned by lewis. Modern magic by professor hoffman will always remain a classic on the subject. Modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876. This is the page of professor louis hoffman on 24symbols. When published first serially starting in 1873, it famously infuriated magicians who saw it as exposure of their best secrets. Modern magic by professor hoffmann is the seminal book in english that is usually used to divide the art.
Modern magic a practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor hoffman. Bustle reading an alice hoffman book is like falling into a deep. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring audiobook by professor louis hoffman. Vintage modern magic hc by professor hoffmann the art of conjuring david mckay. Today we know more tricks and we have also refined our techniques and methods. The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th. Books are cataloged as before modern magic and after. Certainly many magic books have been published before him. Professor hoffmanns book, modern magic, changed magic as soon as it started to arrive serially in 1873. Professor hoffmann wrote a series of articles on magic for a boys magazine every boys annual that was later expanded into his classic book on magic, modern magic, first published in 1876. It has helped many an aspiring magician master the tricks of the trade.
Professor lewis hoffmann was the pseudonym of barrister angelo john lewis. Every generation a magician comes along, whose intention is to record magic in an encyclopedic fashion. Modern magic by hoffmann professor hoffmann vanishing inc. Used magic books about or written by professor hoffmann. With an appendix containing explanations of some of the best known specialties of messrs. Modern magic by professor hoffmann quality magic books. Rowling, harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring primary source. The book that threw hoffmanns name into magic history was his 1876 debut, modern magic. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th century. The rules of magic by alice hoffman, paperback barnes. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Details about 1890 magic at home by professor hoffmannmagic book 1st edition rare find. Modern magic revolutionized the study and craft of magic, inspiring and teaching generations of magicians. Modern magic by professor hoffmann vintage magic book. Over a century after its publication, professor hoffmanns modern magic remains a cornerstone of the art, a classic which belongs in the library of every professional and amateur magician. Latest magic is the last book in hoffmanns series modern magic, more magic and later magic. Certainly many magic books have been published before him, mostly copying from each other.
Hoffmann felt, however, that conjuring had been moving on in those years. It was the first book in english to really explain how to. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring audiobook professor louis hoffman 1839 1919 this howto book covers everything for the. On saturday april 26, 2014, there was an auction which included, amidst a lot of magic items, two scarce or rare professor hoffmann books. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. There are 511 pages contained in 17 chapters with 318 illustrations. Professor hoffmann was the first in recorded history to attempt to record magic in an encyclopedic fashion beginning with his modern magic. Modern magic by professor hoffmann vintage magic bookfifteenth edition published by george routledge and sons. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring hoffmann professor snippet view 1904. Magic books are a huge part of my interest in magic, though i dont collect books in. Angelo john louis worked as a lawyer and wrote a large number of books under the pseudonym of professor hoffmann.
He felt being known as a magician would hinder his reputation, saying i do not think that being known to dabble in magic would increase my professional prestige. With numerous intext illustrations demonstrating conjuring techniques and apparatuses. Latest magic first edition professor hoffmann bauman. The material in these three books records the state of the art of magic in the late 19th century. Modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876, detailing the apparatus, methods and tricks used by the magicians and conjurors of that era. By 1889 the book had gone through many, many printings and was recognized as the standard authority on the subject. Hoffmann was considered to be one of the greatest authorities on the theory and practice of magic, despite his own limited professional experience as a magician. Admittedly, some of the trappings of the magician have changed quite a bit since hoffmann wrote his victorian magic textbook though some critics might feel they have not changed enough, and a few methods have become virtually obsolete. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If it included later editions, a book like modern magic would probably be at the bottom of the list, as being more common than any other professor hoffmann title. This is a collection of card tricks extracted from hoffmanns modern magic book. In 2014, mahdi gilbert and shane cobalt set out to create a groundbreaking new magic show. It would be named after a classic magic book, modern magic by professor hoffman and feature centuries old magic that has never been seen by anyone alive. Professor hoffmanns classic first book 1876 modern magic, remains a cornerstone of the conjurers art.
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