Harry Houdini's Paper Magic (eBook)

Born Erik Weisz in Budapest, Harry Houdini (1874–1926) ranks among the world's most renowned illusionists and escape artists. His sensational acts included escapes under extraordinary circumstances from ropes, chains, straightjackets, and handcuffs. Houdini wrote guides to magic tricks as well as books about his crusade against fake mediums and spiritualists.

Part One: Paper TricksThe Travelling Paper BallsRing And ProgramThe Cigarette-Paper TearThe Torn Paper RibbonThe Restored CalendarThe Selective TouchThe Dancing SailorThe Spirit CommunicationThe Knife and Paper SleightThe Chameleon ConfettiProduction of ConfettiAnother Confetti ChangeWatered ConfettiThe Floating BallThe Japanese ButterfliesThe Shaving StickThe Paper FlagsThe Pig and the RingCoffee, Milk and SugarThe Ballot or Pellet TestPaper Clippings and WaterWerner's Bill Tearing TrickAn Effective FinishPart Two: Paper FoldingThe Japanese BirdThe BullfrogPuzzle Box for SweetsTrouble WitThe ChapeauJapanese Paper PurseJapanese Hexagon Puzzle BoxPart Three: Paper TearingTrewey's Paper RingsJacob's LadderThe TrellisThe Fir TreeThe Dancing SkeletonsGrandma's String of DollsThe Dancing GirlsPaper PicturesCircular DesignsThe Five Pointed StarTearing The PackPart Four: Paper PuzzlesPaper PuzzlesThe Symmetrical Square PuzzleThe StairsHexagon Puzzle The Octagon PuzzleThe House and Ell PuzzleThe Cross And CrescentThe Latin CrossThe Short DozenThe Right Angle TriangleThe Greek Cross PuzzleThe Square Deal PuzzleTo Pass Through a CardThe Liberty BellThe Cross Cut PuzzleThe Three Crosses