Professor Hoffman More Magic Tricks - Conjuring - Parlor Amusements -- McKay Edition this book is undated

MORE MAGIC is a seminal work on conjuring and stage magic by Professor Hoffmann (the pen name of Angelo John Lewis), first published in 1890. Following his 1876 classic Modern Magic, this volume was a key part of the first encyclopedic recording of the craft in history.

Publication History & Editions

While the first edition appeared in 1890, the "c1900" period saw several popular reprints from major publishers:

First Edition (1890): Published by George Routledge and Sons (London) and D. McKay (Philadelphia).

Early Reprints (c. 1893–1900): Frequently found in green or blue cloth with elaborate red, black, and white pictorial covers.

McKay Editions: Philadelphia publisher David McKay produced many undated editions around the turn of the century, often marked "c. 1890" but printed later.

Book Specifications

Illustrations: Contains approximately 140 detailed illustrations showing apparatus and hand positions.

Content: Spans roughly 457 pages.

Subject Matter: Covers a vast range of Victorian-era magic, including:

Sleight of Hand: Principles for cards (like the "Charlier" Pass) and coins.

Apparatus: Details on the magician’s wand, tables, and mechanical hats.

Stage Feats: Larger illusions and mentalism popular in the late 19th century.

With age appropriate wear as shown in the pictures

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