Magic Video - Lightning Artist by J.F. Burrows
Description & Effect
Unveil the Secrets of Rapid Sketching with J.F. Burrows' Lightning Artist
Step back in time to the golden age of performance art with J.F. Burrows' 'Lightning Artist,' a digitized scan of a rare, undated publication believed to originate from the late 1800s. This extraordinary guide isn't about traditional magic tricks, but rather an allied art form that frequently graced the programs of famous magicians of the era. Discover the fascinating techniques behind creating captivating sketches with astonishing speed, a skill that charmed audiences and exemplified the diverse talents of yesteryear's entertainers.
Master the Unique Art of Drawing with Smoke
What truly sets 'Lightning Artist' apart is its revelation of a unique and intriguing technique: drawing with smoke. This innovative method, combined with other rapid sketching principles, allows you to produce visually striking artwork in moments. Imagine the awe of an audience witnessing art materialize before their eyes, a performance element that transcended mere drawing to become a genuine spectacle. Burrows' detailed instructions provide a glimpse into this bygone era's ingenuity, offering practical guidance for modern enthusiasts and artists alike.
A Historical Treasure for Collectors and Enthusiasts
For historians of magic, collectors of rare performance art literature, and enthusiasts of Victorian-era entertainment, 'Lightning Artist' is an invaluable addition to your digital library. This publication offers a window into the broader spectrum of skills and presentations that comprised a magician's repertoire in the late 19th century, alongside acts like paper folding, hand shadows, and chapeaugraphy. Carefully preserved as a digital scan of the original, it maintains the authenticity and historical charm of its physical counterpart, providing a direct link to the practices of a bygone era.
Instant Access: Digital Download
This product is offered as a convenient digital download (PDF format), granting you immediate access to Burrows' teachings. Please note that as a digital publication focusing on historical techniques, no physical gimmick or props are included. Embrace the opportunity to explore a unique facet of performance art history and perhaps even revive the captivating art of lightning drawing yourself.
Original Specs
J.F. Burrows – Lightning Artist
Contents are pretty much what title suggests: how to draw sketches very quickly.
This is not magic per se， but demonstrations such as this， along with things like paper folding， hand shadows， chapeaugraphy， etc.， were often included in magicians's programs way back when. Many of the old magic books include chapters on such "allied" arts， so it may be of interest to modern readers & collectors， too.
This publication features a unique technique: drawing with smoke.
This book is undated， but judging from photographs， probably dates from the late 1800s. Another book by Burrows， featuring programs of famous magicians of the time， covers the period of about 1860-94， so I assume this book comes from somewhere in that era. This is scan of original.
(The program book is interesting as well， but my copy is a modern， "cleaned-up" html version and thus not of as much interest to collectors， aside from learning what sorts of acts the stars of the day were doing…there are no explanations， just set lists.)
PLEASE NOTE: This item is a digital download ,Gimmick not included
