Hoffmann’s Later Magic – Sterling

This is the paperback Sterling edition, c.1997 , paperback, 554 pages

Time continues to fly! In 1904, some 28 years after Professor Hoffman wrote his first book Modern Magic (1876), so much had changed in the art of conjuring. He felt it was time to further update the craft and he wrote Later Magic.

As in his first book, each trick was explained clearly and in detail, with supporting illustrations. Even while the performers today have become very modernized and technologically savvy, there is still much to learn from this invaluable companion reference book.

Chapter I: The Conjurer’s Dress and Contrivances in Connection Within
Chapter II: Appliances and Expedients of General Utility
Chapter III: A Special Table and Some Tricks Performed by its Aid
Chapter IV: The Magic Wand and Tricks Therewith
Chapter V: Tricks with Watches
Chapter VI: Tricks with Rings
Chapter VII: Tricks with Handkerchiefs
Section I: The Magical Production of Handkerchief
Section II: The Multiplication of Handkerchiefs
Section III: Colour Changing Tricks
Section IV: Methods of “Vanishing” a Handkerchief
Section V: Methods of Re-producing a Vanished Handkerchief
Section VI Miscellaneous Handkerchief Trick
Chapter VIII: Flag Tricks
Chapter IX: Tricks with Gloves
Chapter X: Tricks with Eggs
Chapter XI: Tricks with Hats
Chapter XII: Miscellaneous Tricks
This book is a must for every professional and amateur performer of magic.