Magic Video - Professor Hoffmann - Drawing Room Conjuring
Description & Effect
Rediscover the Golden Age of Magic with Professor Hoffmann
Step back in time to an era of refined entertainment and mystifying illusions with Professor Hoffmann's 'Drawing-Room Conjuring.' This invaluable digital download brings you a meticulously translated and edited version of the 1887 classic, offering a rare glimpse into the sophisticated world of 19th-century parlor magic. Professor Hoffmann, a pseudonym for Angelo John Lewis, was a legendary figure whose works are considered foundational texts in the art of conjuring. Now, you can gain instant access to his genius and learn the secrets behind some of the most captivating tricks ever conceived for an intimate audience.
Master a Diverse Repertoire of Classic Illusions
This comprehensive guide is packed with a vast array of tricks designed to entertain and astound in a drawing-room setting. Explore over 50 detailed experiments covering every facet of close-up magic. From the elusive 'Flying Coin' and the astonishing 'Money-Producing Card' to the intriguing 'Ambitious Card' and 'Rising Cards (Improved),' you'll find an abundance of card and coin manipulations. Delve into feats of mentalism like 'Unconscious Divination' and 'Thought Controlled or Anticipated,' or charm your audience with illusions involving everyday objects such as 'The Burnt Handkerchief' and 'The Bewitched Ring.' Professor Hoffmann's clear, precise instructions ensure that each trick, whether it's 'The Penetrable Hat' or 'The Japanese Butterflies,' is presented with the clarity needed for successful mastery.
Why Professor Hoffmann's Work Endures
What makes 'Drawing-Room Conjuring' a timeless resource is Professor Hoffmann's meticulous approach to explaining not just the 'how' but also the 'why' behind each illusion. His notes provide invaluable insights into presentation, misdirection, and audience psychology, crucial elements often overlooked in modern instruction. This digital edition, formatted as a convenient PDF, means you can carry an entire library of classic magic wherever you go, ready to study and perform. Whether you're an aspiring conjurer eager to learn foundational skills or a seasoned magician seeking to enrich your historical understanding and repertoire, this download is an essential addition to your magical library. Unlock the secrets of a bygone era and enchant your audience with the elegant, intelligent magic of Professor Hoffmann.
Original Specs
DRAWING-ROOM CONJURING
TRANSLATED AND EDITED， WITH NOTES， BY
PROFESSOR HOFFMANN (1887)
CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY OBSERVATIONS
THE FLYING COIN
THE MONEY-PRODUCING CARD
THE MAGIC COIN
DEMATERIALISED MONEY
THE TWO HALF-CROWNS
SOLUBLE MONEY
TRANSPOSITION EXTRAORDINARY
THE SHOWER OF MONEY
A FINANCIAL OPERATION
THE FLYING HALF-CROWNS
MESMERIC SYMPATHY
THE AMBITIOUS CARD
THE TWO CARD-BOXES
THE PEREGRINATIONS OF A CARD AND A COIN
THE RISING CARDS (IMPROVED)
UNCONSCIOUS DIVINATION
THE ELASTIC CARDS .
AN IMPROMPTU TRANSFORMATION
THE MYSTERIOUS LETTER
A SUPERNATURAL MEMORY
THE PENETRABLE HAT
THE MYSTERIOUS SHOT
THOUGHT CONTROLLED OR ANTICIPATED
THE TEETOTUM
WITH CARDS
WITH DOMINOES
WITH FLOWERS
THE MYSTERIOUS ADDITION
THE BURNT HANDKERCHIEF
THE SECRET SENTENCE
FLORICULTURE EXTRAORDINARY
THE FLYING BOTTLE AND GLASS
THE BEWITCHED RING
A HUMAN HEN
THE METAMORPHOSES OF A GLOVE
THE JAPANESE BUTTERFLIES
AN ILLUSTRATION OF FREE TRADE PRINCIPLES
THE THREE RINGS
THE FAKIR'S WAND
THE SPIRIT PADLOCK
EXPERIMENTS OF A PSEUDO-SPIRITUALISTIC CHARACTER
THE INTELLIGENT COIN
THE DANCING DOLLS
THE ABODE OF THE SPIRITS
THE KNOTTED POCKET-HANDKERCHIEFS
THE HAT AND THE CHOSEN CARD
THE CARD FRAME AND THE HALF-CROWN
THE SPIRIT PADLOCK
THE TWO HATS
THE CORD FEAT
SPIRIT PHOTOGRAPHY
A FEAT OF DIVINATION
CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS
