Water Wizardry: Paranormal Parlor, A Weiser Books Collection

by Arthur Ainslie, Varla A. Ventura

Overview

Harry Houdini made performance magic popular in every Victorian household with his amazing acts of escape, illusion, and magic. His talents gave rise to a wave of parlor magic and publications that offered "tricks of the trade." Throughout the early part of the 20th century, adults and children alike were eager to learn the slight of hand and simple tricks to astound their living room audiences. Written during the Depression Era, Water Wizardry offers readers a chance to enchant using everyday household items.

In this fantastic 1922 book we learn trickery with soup, eggs, playing cards, hat pins, water glasses, bowls of rice, milk, even waste paper! So step right up and learn the secrets of The Obedient Cork or The Vanishing Glass of Water. Astonish your friends, relatives, and neighbors with these amazing acts of conjure and cunning!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781619400092
Publisher:	Red Wheel/Weiser
Publication date:	10/15/2011
Series:	Paranormal Parlor
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	68
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Arthur Ainslie (1871-1940) born Wellesley Pain was an illusionist, stage performer, and author. A regular contributor to Magician Monthly a popular periodical that ran from 1904 until 1913, Ainslie is also suspected of being the author of many books on magic and stage conjure as a ghost writer.

Varla Ventura is the author of Fairies, Pookas and Changelings; Banshees, Werewolves, Vampires and Other Creatures of the Night; Among the Mermaids; The Book of the Bizarre; and Beyond Bizarre. She can often be found lurking about the deep dark woods and lakes of Minnesota on the hunt for mushrooms, magical herbs, and the elusive little men of legend. Visit her at www.varlaventura.net.