Gibecière by Stephen Minch - Vol 19 No 2 ( Summer 2024 , (Instant Download)

About Gibecière by Stephen Minch - Vol 19 No 2 (Summer 2024)

Gibecière is the flagship journal of conjuring enthusiasts, offering in-depth analysis and expert insights into the world of magic. This issue, Vol 19 No 2, features an exclusive look at J.N. Maskelyne's 'Box Trick', a pivotal moment in the history of magic. The article delves into the legal battles Maskelyne faced, as well as the theory behind the trick itself.

In addition to this feature, Gibecière Vol 19 No 2 includes other thought-provoking articles such as Pietro Micheli's 'Pinetti: New Discoveries', which explores Giuseppe Pinetti's exploits in Berlin. The issue also includes a detailed look at the earliest book on conjuring published in Europe, 'Kitāb al-nāranŷiyyāt'.

Whether you're an experienced magician or just starting out, Gibecière Vol 19 No 2 is an essential read for anyone interested in the world of magic. With its unique blend of history, theory, and practical advice, this issue is sure to delight and inspire.

Contents

Pocket Notes – Stephen Minch
J.N. Maskelyne and the Courts – Peter Brunning
Will, the Witch and the Watchman, from On Stage – Jim Steinmeyer
Thinking Inside the Box– John Davenportr />
Pinetti: New Discoveries, Part 6 – Pietro Micheli
Al-Andalus, Cradle of the First European Book of Conjuring – Juan Luque

Original Specs

We are delighted to present the thirty-eighth issue of our flagship journal Gibecière. The issue begins with a deep dive into J. N. Maskelyne’s “Box Trick”. Peter Brunning examines Maskelyne’s legal battles, where he stubbornly protected the secrets behind the “Box Trick.” Following up is a theory on the secrets of the “Box Trick,” presented by Jim Steinmeyer. John Davenport continues with a breakdown of the history and method behind David Devant’s “Box Trick,” adding further background to the Maskelyne tale. Next is the sixth installment of Pietro Micheli’s Pinetti: New Discoveries article series, exploring Giuseppe Pinetti’s exploits in Berlin. The issue closes with Juan Luque’s detailed look into the earliest book on conjuring published in Europe – Kitāb al-nāranŷiyyāt, or The Dazzling wonders of tricks by Abū Āmir Ibn Šuhayd, written in Arabic and published in Cordoba in the early eleventh century.

Contents:
Pocket Notes – Stephen Minch
J. N. Maskelyne and the Courts – Peter Brunning
Will, the Witch and the Watchman, from On Stage – Jim Steinmeyer
Thinking Inside the Box – John Davenport
Pinetti: New Discoveries, Part 6 – Pietro Micheli
Al-Andalus, Cradle of the First European Book of Conjuring – Juan Luque