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Modern magic was the first book in the english language to really explain the techniques of how to perform magical. Magic books are a huge part of my interest in magic, though i dont collect books in. Modern magic by professor hoffmann is the seminal book in english that is usually used to divide the art. List of used and new magic books for sale, about or written by professor hoffmann. Certainly many magic books have been published before him, mostly copying from each other. Books are cataloged as before modern magic and after. The rules of magic, is a prequel to the runaway 20 bestseller practical magic and hoffman at her best. Used magic books about or written by professor hoffmann. Alice hoffman casts a witchy spell in the rules of magic patty rhule. Professor hoffmann was the first in recorded history to attempt such a feat with his trilogy modern magic, more magic, and later magic. With an appendix containing explanations of some of the best known specialties of messrs. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor hoffmann. Many studies of magic condu cted so far confirm what is known about cognition an d attention from earlier work in experimental ps ych ology.

Latest magic first edition professor hoffmann bauman. The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th. He felt being known as a magician would hinder his reputation, saying i do not think that being known to dabble in magic would increase my professional prestige. Hoffmann was considered to be one of the greatest authorities on the theory and practice of magic, despite his own limited professional experience as a magician. Rowling, harry potter and the chamber of secrets by j. This first edition by professor hoffmann is available at bauman rare books. Modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876, detailing the apparatus, methods and tricks used by the magicians and conjurors of that era.

Questia read the fulltext online edition of the modern novel in america. The book that threw hoffmann s name into magic history was his 1876 debut, modern magic. The modern novel in america, 19001950 by frederick j. Hoffmanns modern magic by hoffmann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Angelo john louis worked as a lawyer and wrote a large number of books under the pseudonym of professor hoffmann. Modern magic by professor hoffman will always remain a classic on the subject. Modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876. It has helped many an aspiring magician master the tricks of the trade. The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th century. Alice hoffman casts a witchy spell in the rules of magic. When published first serially starting in 1873, it famously infuriated magicians who saw it as exposure of their best secrets. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Alice hoffmans new book the rules of magic is a prequel to her popular novel, practical magic. Professor hoffmann, the father of the modern magic book.