The Best Tricks With Slates by Peter Warlock
A wonderful ebook explaining all the best slate tricks and effects, by Peter Warlock, who has used slate tricks in his programs for many years. Covers the manipulation of unprepared slates, the use of the flap, various mechanical slates and aids, little know methods of fake mediums, chemical writing and many other methods that are as effective as they are unique.
Section One: Wherein The Operator, Using Ordinary Slates, Obtains Writing On One Of The Slates
Jardine Ellis Routine
Routine With Two Slates
Maro’s Routine
Blank On Both Sides
Edward Victor’s Routine
Section Two: Methods Of Obtaining Writing On A Slate Or Slates By The Use Of A Flap Or Flaps
Getting Rid Of The Flap
Getting Rid Of Flap
The Locking Flap
Effects With The Flap Slate
A New Slant On A Slate Theme
Second Method With Envelope
Slate Of Thought
The Ghost Of Little Willie
Cohesive Colors
The Famous Mathematician
Fred Hocking’s Slate Mystery
Section Three: Methods Of Obtaining Writing On A Slate By Chemical Means
Question And Answer
Section Four: Methods For Obtaining Messages, Not Covered By The Previous Sections
J. F. Orrin’s Method
The Chalk Thumb-Tip
Max Holden’s Method
Verrall Wass’ Method
Woodhouse Pitman’s Method
Methods Of Pseudo Mediums
Comedy Type Method
One Other Method
Section Five: The Use Of The Slate As An Auxiliary
The Secreting Of Information
The Conveyance Of Information To An Assistant By Means Of A Slate
III The Slate As A Cover For Billet Reading
IV The Use Of A Slate As A Drawing Board
A Second Routine
A Third Routine
The Slate As A Means For Switching Billets
Bibliography
Softbound, 65 Pages, slight shelf wear






