The manual consists of four parts: paper tricks, paper folding, paper tearing, and paper puzzles. Houdini’s easy-to-follow directions, many of them accompanied by illustrations, are accessible to readers of all ages and skill levels. The master sleight-of-hand artist explains how to use the simplest of props ? sheets of paper ? to completely captivate audiences. Dutton & Co., New York, 1922 edition.Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of the world’s greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini.

The final part presents several challenging paper puzzles based on geometric forms.Įxplore this side of Houdini that you never knew, and learn some great magic at the same time! 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, as well as 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. Aspiring illusionists can learn from one of the world's greatest magicians with this facsimile of a 1922 book by Harry Houdini.

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