Harry Houdini's Paper Magic: The Whole Art of Paper Tricks, Including Folding, Tearing and Puzzles
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (876 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486814777 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorBorn Erik Weisz in Budapest, Harry Houdini (1874–1926) ranks among the world's most renowned illusionists and escape artists. Houdini wrote guides to magic tricks as well as books about his crusade against fake mediums and spiritualists.. His sensational acts included escapes under extraordinary circumstances from ropes, chains, straightjackets, and handcuffs
The final part presents several challenging paper puzzles based on geometric forms.. Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of the world's greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini. The master sleight-of-hand artist explains how to use the simplest of props sheets of paper to completely captivate audiences. The first section reveals the secrets behind such magic tricks as "The Dancing Sailor" and "The Spirit Communication." Subsequent sections offer guides to folding a bird, a bullfrog, a hat, and other traditional origami models and to carefully tearing paper to produce a ladder, a five-pointed star, a string of dancing skeletons, and other intricate figures. Houdini's easy-to-follow directions, many of them accompanied by illustrations, are accessible to readers of all ages and skill levels.The manual consists
Houdini wrote guides to magic tricks as well as books about his crusade against fake mediums and spiritualists.. Born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Harry Houdini (1874–1926) ranks among the world's most renowned illusionists and escape artists. His sensational acts included escapes under extraordinary circumstances from ropes, chains, straightjackets, and handcuffs