Modern magic was the first book in the english language to really explain the techniques of how to perform magical. If it included later editions, a book like modern magic would probably be at the bottom of the list, as being more common than any other professor hoffmann title. Latest magic, being original conjuring tricks by professor hoffmann free ebook project gutenberg. Modern magic a practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor hoffman. Modern magic revolutionized the study and craft of magic, inspiring and teaching generations of magicians. Professor hoffmanns classic first book 1876 modern magic, remains a cornerstone of the conjurers art. He used the pen name, professor hoffman, because he feared that his professional prospects as a lawyer would be injured if it became known that he possessed. With numerous intext illustrations demonstrating conjuring techniques and apparatuses. He used the pen name, professor hoffman, because he feared that his professional prospects as a lawyer would be injured if it became known that he possessed such an intimate knowledge of the. Professor hoffmann was the first in recorded history to attempt to record magic in an encyclopedic fashion beginning with his modern magic. Professor louis hoffman 18391919 real name angelo john lewis was a lawyer professor and the leading writer on magic games amusements and puzzles of his time. Professor hoffmanns book, modern magic, changed magic as soon as it started to arrive serially in 1873.
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. Latest magic first edition professor hoffmann bauman. 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. Later magic by professor hoffman 1911 edition or later the art of magic by t. It has helped many an aspiring magician master the tricks of the trade.
He published under the name professor hoffmann so as to not cause him harm as a barrister. Admittedly, some of the trappings of the magician have changed quite a bit since hoffmann wrote his victorian magic textbook though some critics might feel they have not changed enough, and a few methods have become virtually obsolete. Professor hoffmann, the father of the modern magic book. Modern magic by professor hoffman will always remain a classic on the subject. Unabridged republication 1978 of the american edition c. Adrian smith, historian, collector and owner of the largest private magic library in his time. The magic cafe forums magic books recommendations 2. Pen name of angelo john lewis, a barrister since 1861 see angelo j. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Professor lewis hoffmann was the pseudonym of barrister angelo john lewis. Latest magic, being original conjuring tricks by professor. The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th.
Find modern magic by hoffmann, professor at biblio. It was the first book in english to really explain how to do the classic effects of magic, establishing certain fundamentals and general principles of performance which are as valid today as they were when professor hoffmann wrote them down. Magicians tricks and how they are done by henry hatton and adrian plate. A practical treatise on the art of conjuring by professor hoffman pseud. More magic by professor hoffmann quality magic books. I read her 2016 release faithful last fall and fell in love with it, so my sister, who is a huge alice hoffman fan, loaned me this book as well as several other hoffman novels. Modern magic by professor hoffmann vintage magic book. 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. Professor hoffmanns modern magic by richard robinson. Vintage warnes card tricks made easy by bijou books, the book was written by professor hoffman and dates from 1900, the inner page cards tricks without sleight of hand or magic made easy by professor hoffman london and new york frederick warne and co. This book was rated one of the ten basic books for a working library of conjuring by h.
He wrote a series of articles on magic for a boys magazine every boys annual that. I chose practical magic since it was the one i had heard the most about, primarily because of the. The author of many popular conjuring handbooks, such as modern magic 1876 and more magic 1889, in this volume professor hoffmann presents a compilation of his own magic tricks. Every generation a magician comes along, whose intention is to record magic in an encyclopedic fashion. Poor hardcover signed by authors muse book shop passion for books. After completing school he entered the university of oxford graduating in 1856, eventually gaining a bachelor and master of arts. The book that threw hoffmanns name into magic history was his 1876 debut, modern magic. Certainly many magic books have been published before him, mostly copying from each other. Needs rebinding cover destroyed but interior intact, no date green cloth modern magic by professor hoffman.
Practical magic is the second book that ive read from alice hoffman. Modern magic by professor hoffmann is the seminal book in english that is usually used to divide the art. Angelo john louis worked as a lawyer and wrote a large number of books under the pseudonym of professor hoffmann. Modern magic by professor hoffmann real name angelo lewis is a treatise in book form, first published in 1876. Born angelo john lewis in england, professor louis hoffman was a lawyer, professor and the leading writer on magic, games, amusements and puzzles of his time. Modern magic this scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Professor hoffmann wrote a series of articles on magic for a boys magazine every boys annual that was later expanded into his classic book on magic, modern magic, first published in 1876. Magic books are a huge part of my interest in magic, though i dont collect books in. The book that threw hoffmann s name into magic history was his 1876 debut, modern magic. List of used and new magic books for sale, about or written by professor hoffmann. Hoffmanns later magic covers a wide range of topics from the conjurers dress and appliances to a variety of tricks, both simple and complex. The most complete collection you will find for professor hoffmann. Used magic books about or written by professor hoffmann. Modern magic by professor hoffmann martins magic collection.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. On saturday april 26, 2014, there was an auction which included, amidst a lot of magic items, two scarce or rare professor hoffmann books. By 1889 the book had gone through many, many printings and was recognized as the standard authority on the subject. The material in this book and others he wrote recorded the state of the art of magic of the late 19th century. Modern magic by professor hoffmann vintage magic bookfifteenth edition published by george routledge and sons. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. With an appendix containing explanations of some of the best known specialties of messrs.
Howard thurston july 20, 1869 april, 1936 was a stage magician from columbus, ohio, united states. Hoffman became fascinated with the art of magic at age 10 when he witnessed a magic performance by professor john taylor in 1849. Alice hoffman is the author of more than thirty works of fiction, including the world that we knew, the rules of magic, the marriage of opposites, practical magic, the red garden, the oprahs book club selection here on earth, the museum of extraordinary things, and the dovekeepers. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Professor hoffmann s classic first book 1876 modern magic, remains a cornerstone of the conjurers art. Amateur magician since learning in the early 1860s from a book and then lessons from hellis. Modern magic by professor hoffmann quality magic books. In 1876, using the pseudonym professor hoffmann, lewis expanded these articles into a book entitled modern magic, the first in a series of books penned by lewis. Later magic by professor hoffmann martins magic collection.
164 1138 1268 199 1330 1142 196 738 1140 239 332 202 125 505 325 403 396 153 459 1377 354 1469 371 818 1283 699 1016 571 1297 152 414 231 1059