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Author
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
[1948]
Language
English
Description
Written in 1948, "The Royal Road to Card Magic" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braué, is an important and classic beginner's guide to over 100 different card tricks. Jean Hugard, born John Gerard Rodney Boyce in Queensland, Australia in 1872, began his professional career as a magician in 1896, eventually moving to America in 1915, where he worked in vaudeville and as a stage magician. He retired from performing professionally around 1930 and began...
6) Card tricks
Author
Series
Publisher
QEB Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Includes step-by-step, illustrated instructions for 13 card tricks, plus performance tips and stories of famous magicians"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Crown Publishers
Pub. Date
1950.
Language
English
Description
In this treasury, the world's number one card wizard sets forth the precise details of 150 professional card tricks - none of which require sleight-of-hand dexterity. Presented with simple instructions and clear illustrations, plus suggestions for accompanying patter, are Houdini's "Card on the Ceiling," Blackstone's "Card Trick Without Cards," Carlyle's "Piano Card Trick," Milton Berle's "Quickie Card Deal," and Scarne's very own "Drunken Poker Deal"...
Author
Publisher
C. W. Jones
Pub. Date
[1940]
Language
English
Description
"Expert Card Technique" by Jean Hugard and Frederick Braue is a detailed and instructive guide on how to master the manipulation of cards. Jean Hugard, born John Gerard Rodney Boyce in Queensland, Australia in 1872, began his professional career as a magician in 1896 and eventually moved to America in 1915 where he worked in vaudeville and as a stage magician. He retired from performing professionally around 1930 and began a prolific and successful...
