The section on paper folding (origami) is shorter.

Also some spiritualistic and mentalist tricks billet reading, question-and-answer acts, and so on. The classic 'Snowstorm in China' (not under that name). But beyond that: a version of Sands of the Desert using confetti. (Finally! Something to do with that tin of magician's wax!) You'll find the classic two-in-the-hand-one-in-the-pocket. Both impromptu tricks and tricks requiring a great deal of preparation and special props.Īs you might expect you'll find lots and lots of torn-and-restored papers using a number of methods. The first, and largest, section is paper tricks. The book has four sections: paper tricks, paper folding, paper tearing, and paper puzzles. But who knew that Harry Houdini could tear a string of paper dollies and make them dance? Houdini's Paper Magic is a wonderful glimpse back into the history of the art of magic and essential for anyone interested in learning tricks and techniques from one of magic's greatest conjurers.Blast from the Past for October is Harry Houdini's Paper Magic from 1922. Finally, he offers a number of paper puzzles that will challenge the mind. In addition to magic like 'The Traveling Paper Balls' and 'The Spirit Communication,' Houdini delves into traditional origami such as 'The Japanese Bird' and 'The Bullfrog.' He also shows how paper-torn carefully and properly-can produce elegant and intricate structures such as a ladder, a trellis, and a fir tree. Is it true that a magician never reveals his secrets? In this rare 1922 gem, master illusionist Harry Houdini may not explain how to make an elephant disappear or how to perform fantastic acts of escape, but he does divulge dozens of terrific sleight-of-hand tricks and puzzles anyone can do with paper.ĭivided into four parts-paper tricks, paper folding, paper tearing, and paper puzzles-Houdini's Paper Magic is an accessible and easy-to-follow guide to all sorts of tricks with paper. Science Fiction & Fantasy - Available Now.Armchair Explorers for Children and Teens.

Houdini's paper magic