This vintage book contains a detailed guide to mastering a variety of paper-based magic tricks. "Paper Magic" teaches the budding musician how to construct a variety of paper models, toys, puzzles, and more that can be used to impress anyone they meet! With simple, step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams, this volume is highly recommended for the novice illusionist and those looking for tricks that can be performed on the go. Contents include: "Army Forage Cap", "Ash Tray", "Breakfa...

PAPER MAGICBEING A COLLECTION OF Entertaining and Amusing Models, Toys, Puzzles, Conjuring Tricks, etc., in which Paper is the only or principal material required.byWILL BLYTHAuthor of "Handkerchief Magic," "Match Stick Magic," and "More Paper Magic." Member of the Executive Council of the "Magic Circle."With Introductory Note by NEVIL MASKELYNEILLUSTRATED BY 147 DIAGRAMSIntroductory NoteMr. Will Blyth's book on "Paper Magic" is...

This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to millinery, with directions for making veils, caps, special-purpose hats, and much more. With simple directions and useful, detailed illustrations, this book is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of handcrafting literature. Contents include: “Fancy Crowns”, “Draped Crowns”, “Fancy and Draped Crowns”, “Examination Questions”, “Special-Purpose Millinery”, “Nature and Importance”, “Veils”, “Hats and Re...

Have some extra change rattling around in your pocket? Need a new party trick? Coin Magic: The Complete Book of Coin Tricks is your go-to reference for astonishing any audience-friends, family, people on the street, or even strangers sitting in a theater seat seeing your first public performance. Everyone will be amazed by your ability to captivate and charm.Originally published in the 1930s, this highly acclaimed coin magic book from master of manipulation Jean Hugard is ...

Originally published in 1897. The author was a famous conjuror who many spent many years perfecting the hundreds of tricks and sleight of hand methods described here. Contents Include: SLEIGHTS : The Double Handed Pass The Force The Bridge The Glide The Color Change, etc. TRICKS WITH CARDS : Magic versus Mnemonics The Hypnotised card Cards Shot Against a Hat The Demon Envelope The Obedient Card, etc. PREPARED AND MECHANICAL CARDS : The Changing Card The Torn Corner Card The Flap Card The C...

Ever wanted a cabin or little cottage in the woods but don’t know where to start? With Log Cabins, author William S. Wicks offers clear, practical instructions on how to build your own log cabin-and furnish it, too-while harmonizing the structure’s interior and exterior with the surrounding environment. Topics include: Location scouting and preparation Foundations, tools, and materials Roofs and shingles Floors, ceilings, and partitions Chi...

From the New York Times bestselling author of NOS4A2 and Horns, and the award-winning story collection 20th Century Ghosts, comes this e-short story.Saunders made his fortune as a hatchet man for hire and has come to England to do what he does best: chop down the little guys to clear the way for a global firm. But his train north just made an unexpected stop to let on some passengers straight out of the worst kind of fairy tale. Now he's up to hi...

Here is a fast, fun and easy way for kids to learn the multiplication table beginning with number 2 and running through 9.Learning the multiplication table can be frustrating for kids learning it and the adults teaching it. Progress in memorization of multiplication usually comes slowly. The challenge for children is that numbers are abstracts, which means they are not easily visualized. In turn, they are difficult to remember. So why not capitalize on a strength of children, their...

The author of this concise guide to unarmed combat and self-defence is a legend. W. E. Fairbairn (1885-1960) spent over thirty years in the tough environment of the Riot Squads of China's Shanghai Municipal Police. In order to lower levels of Police mortality at the hands of Chinese Tongs, he studied ancient Chinese and Japanese martial arts, including Ju-jitsu, and was the first foreigner to be awarded a black belt in the discipline. He developed his own system which he called 'Defendu'. ...

This is an intro guide for my other more detailed guides here. In my opinion, ElO Hell is not a specific league or division. Rather, it is different for each individual player. Do you often find yourself better than your opponents, but can't quite carry your team to win consistently? If so, you are in ELO Hell. This guide goes over the basics on how to escape ELO Hell, whether that is Bronze, Silver, or whatever league you are stuck in. If you enjoy this guide, be sure to check out my othe...

Juggling is a thoroughly rewarding and entertaining hobby, but it can be difficult to master even for the most agile and diligent student. This early work by Ellis Stanyon contains a simple guide to a variety of original and impressive juggling tricks. Complete with concise instructions and helpful illustrations, this is a book that will be of much value to the beginner and will also be of interest to those with experience looking to expand their juggling repertoire. Many antique books suc...

This is a complete and easy-to-use guide for reading and writing Chinese characters.Learning written Chinese is an essential part of mastering the Chinese language. Used as a standard by students and teachers learning to read Chinese and write Chinese for more than three decades, the bestselling Reading & Writing Chinese has been completely revised and updated. Reading & Writing Chinese places at your fingertips the essential 1,725 Chinese charact...