Ebook - Scientific Magical Experiments by Professor William Kirsch

Step into the extraordinary world of Professor William Kirsch with "Scientific Magical Experiments," a groundbreaking compendium designed to elevate the art of conjuring. Far from conventional magic guides focusing solely on dexterity, Kirsch's seminal work introduces a fascinating array of novel experiments, each accompanied by meticulous working notes for building the necessary apparatus. This isn't just a book of tricks; it's a blueprint for ingenuity, offering a unique avenue for magicians who possess a creative spark and a mechanical inclination.

Uncharted Territory in Magic

Professor Kirsch's vision was to furnish an "additional field" for conjurers, moving beyond the well-trodden paths of card manipulation and simple sleight of hand. Within these pages, you'll discover a world where science meets illusion, where intricate mechanisms and clever principles bring breathtaking effects to life. Imagine performing 'The Magician's Dream,' an elaborate illusion that will captivate any audience, or delving into the mental mysteries of how to find the day of the week for any date in the 19th century, a mental feat that appears genuinely clairvoyant.

Crafting the Unbelievable

For those who love the process of creation as much as performance, this book is an invaluable treasure. Kirsch provides detailed instructions, guiding you through the construction of remarkable props. Learn the secrets behind 'New Spirit Writing or Fortune Telling Extraordinary,' an effect that seemingly communicates with the beyond, or master the art of 'Sympathetic Inks' for clandestine messages. The practical advice extends to crafting specific components, even detailing 'How to Make Flesh Color Paint' for realistic magical props, ensuring your apparatus looks professional and convincing. The crowning jewel, 'The Wonderful Magic Clock, a la Kirsch,' is an apparatus-based marvel that showcases the professor's genius for mechanical illusion.

For the Serious Magician and Inventor

"Scientific Magical Experiments" is meticulously crafted for both the seasoned professional seeking to diversify their act and the ambitious amateur looking for a rewarding constructive occupation. It’s an essential resource for anyone eager to explore magic that involves clever engineering, chemical principles, and a fresh perspective on illusion. Unlock the secrets to creating truly unique magical experiences and become a master of mechanical marvels with Professor William Kirsch’s timeless insights.

Original Specs

Comments: From the introduction: While I have not attempted to produce a complete work on magical methods, it has been my aim to introduce new magical experiments, together with working notes for the construction of the necessary apparatus. As a number of very able conjurers have prepared works embracing tricks with cards and experiments dependent upon sleight of hand, the present little book is designed primarily to furnish additional field for the professional and amateur conjurer to operate in as well as constructive occupation if he has a mechanical turn of mind."

Contents (from book ToC, numbers are not page numbers):

i Introduction
1 The Magician's Dream
2 How to Find DAy of Week for any Date in 19th Century
3 New Spirit Writing or Fortune Telling Extraordinary
4 How to Make Flesh Color Paint
5 Sympathetic Inks
6 The Wonderful Magic Clock, a la Kirsch