The Magic of the Hands Trilogy

This is a reprint of Edward Victors three volumes published between 1937 and 1946: Magic of Hands (1937), More Magic of Hands (1942) and Further Magic of Hands (1946) in one book. There are basic and advanced sleights using cards, coins, balls, ropes, thumbles and silks. Complete routines for cut and restored rope, linking rings and several others. Many of today’s professionals have found inspiration for these three volumes. Dai Vernon’s masterful ”Spellbound” finds its roots in these books.

The first in a series of three books on manipulative magic. The series covers cards, coins, silks, billiard balls, thimbles, cigars & cigarettes, and more. While some of the effects are dated, much of the material is still usable. The strongest material in this volume is probably the thimble, cigarette, and ball magic. The cut and restored rope trick looks pretty decent, as well. There is no date in this volume, but the second in the series includes an advertisement for “Magic of the Hands”, with many quotes all dated in 1937.