Ebook - Magic Made Easy by Walter Gibson

Unlock the Secrets of Classic Magic

Step into the enchanting world of illusion with Magic Made Easy by Walter Gibson, a remarkable digital compilation that brings together over 200 captivating feats, puzzles, and brain teasers. Walter B. Gibson, a name synonymous with magical ingenuity, originally captivated audiences through his popular magic column in Philadelphia’s esteemed Public Ledger newspaper. For the first time, the entire revered run of these columns is meticulously collected in this single, comprehensive publication, offering a unique glimpse into the golden age of accessible magic and mental entertainment. Whether you’re a budding illusionist or a seasoned magic enthusiast, this collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to explore the foundational principles and creative expressions of parlor magic.

A Compendium of Enchantment

Within these 246 pages, you'll discover a rich tapestry of simple magic tricks designed to delight and mystify with minimal effort. Beyond the classic card manipulations and coin vanishes, Magic Made Easy ventures into an exciting array of engaging puzzles, clever stunts, and intriguing brain teasers that promise to challenge perception and spark curiosity. While many of the tricks may resonate with those familiar with similar collections of "little tricks," Gibson's genius shines through with several genuine surprises—innovative illusions and forgotten gems that you'll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. This isn't just a book of tricks; it’s a historical archive of a master's contributions to the art of magic, meticulously preserved in this 1st digital edition from 2013.

Master Illusions, Entertain & Amaze

Imagine the joy of effortlessly performing seemingly impossible feats, charming your audience with elegant illusions, or puzzling friends with ingenious brain teasers. Magic Made Easy empowers you to do just that. Each trick is described with Gibson's characteristic clarity, making complex concepts easy to grasp and execute. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to build a repertoire of impressive, yet approachable, magic. Perfect for casual entertainment, family gatherings, or simply honing your own mental dexterity, this collection guarantees hours of fascinating exploration and endless opportunities to amaze. Embark on your magical journey and become the master of mystification with this essential guide from a true legend of magic.

Original Specs

This is a lovely and unusual publication with more than 200 feats described. Walter B. Gibson had a magic column in the Public Ledger, a newspaper in Philadelphia. The entire run of his columns is collected in this publication.

You will find many simple magic tricks as well as some puzzles, stunts and brain teasers. While many will be familiar to most who have read similar collections of little tricks, there are a few real surprises I have not seen anywhere else.

1st digital edition 2013, 246 pages.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
2. The Balanced Egg
3. The Jumping Card
4. Coin In Handkerchief
5. The Automatic Matchbox
6. The Balanced Match
7. The Multiplying Ball
8. The Rising Card
9. The Magic Slip
10. "Heads I Win"
11. The Penetrating Coin
12. Mysterious Smoke
13. The Knot From Nowhere
14. Mystery Rings
15. Magnetic Matches
16. The Jumping Card
17. The Bending Pencil
18. The Fountain Pencil
19. Self-Rising Matchbox
20. The Mystic Egg
21. The Mystic Banana
22. The Automatic Golf Ball
23. A Cigarette Trick
24. Mysterious Cigar Band
25. The Vanishing Coin
26. Vanishing Goldfish
27. The Marvelous Pencil
28. Doubling Coins
29. The Coin In The Orange
30. The Vanishing Water
31. Coins On Edge
32. Mysterious Eggs
33. Mysterious Liquid
34. Mystic Coins
35. The Animated Hairpin
36. A Broken Stick
37. The Acrobatic Coin
38. The Mystic Orange
39. Three Glasses And A Sheet Of Paper
40. Label Up!
41. The Magic Napkin
42. Mysterious Knife
43. The Glass And The Plate
44. The Torn Paper
45. Balanced Glass
46. Mystic Sugar
47. The Mystic Seed
48. The Long Thread
49. Black And White
50. A Big Blow
51. Balanced Golf Balls
52. Balanced Cigar
53. Breaking The Apple
54. Overbalanced Cigarette
55. The Changing Chip
56. A Stop Watch
57. Drop-Away Spool
58. Bewilderment
59. Acrobatic Ruler
60. The Mysterious Coin
61. Mystic Matches
62. Naming Unseen Cards
63. The Transferred Card
64. Two Cigarettes
65. Card Detection
66. Matches In The Box
67. The Obliging Match
68. Magnetic Sugar
69. Changing Coin
70. The Spinning Egg
71. Mysterious Watch
72. Mystic Writing
73. Traveling Ring
74. Upright Egg
75. Upright Match
76. The Uncanny Ring
77. Mystic Flame
78. Color Cards
79. Tell-Tale Coin
80. Mystic Totals
81. Find The Slip
82. Whirling Cigar
83. Four Kings
84. The Dice And The Cup
85. The Balanced Glass
86. The Amazing Letter Discs
87. Colored Crayons
88. Head Up
89. In The Card Case
90. Cup And Coin
91. Shake Away Coins
92. Stand Up Match
93. The Magic Propeller
94. Moving The Glasses
95. Adhesive Match Box
96. The Mysterious Coins
97. Three Beads
98. Lighting A Match
99. Blue And Red
100. The Coin And The Candle
101. Handkerchief On String
102. Vanishing Card
103. Magic Liquid
104. The Edible Candle
105. Magnetic Cigar
106. The Inverted Glass
107. The Bouncing Handkerchief
108. The Mystic Match Trick
109. Mystic Clock
110. Mystic Pencil
111. Jumping Rubber Band
112. Coin And Hat
113. The Flying Handkerchief
114. Dark And Light
115. The Cloud Of Sugar
116. Sealed Message Reading
117. Balanced Cigarettes
118. Telltale Cigarette
119. Color-Changing Balloon
120. Self-Filling Bottle
121. Three Mystic Dice
122. The Telltale Watch
123. The Multiplying Cube
124. The Four Card Mystery
125. Coin Vanishing From Handkerchief
126. Nonburning Cigarette
127. Coin Through Sleeve
128. Ring On Handkerchief
129. Mystic Addition
130. Magnetic Cards
131. Brush Away Coin
132. Jumping Sticks
133. Turnabout Matches
134. Mystic Number
135. Coffee To Milk
136. The Four Mysterious Aces
137. Rising Cigarette
138. Mystic Figures
139. Coin On Door
140. The Dry Coin
141. The Stretched Finger
142. Loop Through The Coat
143. The Safety Pins And Ribbons
144. The Pack And The Handkerchief
145. The Mysterious Watch
146. The Mysterious Pack Of Cards
147. Ball Balanced On Straw
148. Vanishing Stamp
149. The Magic Number
150. Mystic Vanishing Ace
151. Fly-Away Matches
152. Self-Lighting Match
153. The Self-Reversing Pencil
154. Coin From Paper
155. The Fall Away Ring
156. Mystic Loop
157. Tube, Coin And Paper
158. Mysterious Dominoes
159. Mysterious Corks
160. The Automatic Knot
161. Balanced Pack Of Cards
162. Coin From The Glass
163. The Mystic Vanishing Coin
164. Finding The Handkerchief
165. The Restored Match
166. The Card Clipped In Mid-Air
167. Mysterious Cross Trick
168. Crossing The Matches
169. The Ring On The String
170. Moving The Matches
171. The Diminishing Card
172. Self-Opening Match-Box
173. Finding Four Aces
174. Mysterious Paper Balls
175. Sugar That Burns
176. Color Changing Paper
177. The Penetrating Thimble
178. Vanishing Tobacco
179. Mystic Glass
180. Magic Matches
181. Coin Tell
182. The Transposed Colors
183. Tell-Tale Tags
184. Balanced Golf Balls
185. Adhesive Thimbles
186. The Appearing Coin
187. The Uncut Card
188. Tough Knuckles
189. Hindu Rice Trick
190. Three Color Cards
191. The Spirit Bell
192. Magic Writing
193. The Adhesive Cards
194. Find The Total
195. The Magic Crayons
196. The Mysterious Strainer
197. The Mystic Straw
198. The Contrary Cards
199. The Broken Match
200. The Ten Dominoes
201. The Vanishing Coin
202. The Mystic Q
203. The Missing Match
204. Jumpaway Matches
205. Pencil To Cigarette
206. Mathematical Mystery
207. Long Or Short
208. The Joker Trick
209. Turnabout Cigarette
210. The Mystic Flower
211. Fly Away Coin
212. Ring On Handkerchief
213. The Coin And The Paper
214. The Changing Card
215. On Or Off
216. Four Color Stars
217. The Restored String
218. Changing Color
219. Mystic Matches
220. The Chosen Slip
221. Vanishing Dime
222. Those Very Words!
223. Find The Blank Slip
224. The Anti-Gravity Cylinder
225. Instantaneous Transformation
226. Coin From Roll
227. The Adhesive Glass
228. A Paper Tearing Impossibility
229. Mystic Total
230. The Magic Loop
231. Vanishing Thimble