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Modern Magic: A Practical Treatise on the Art of Magic
A classic treatise on the art of magic detailing the apparatus, methods and tricks used by the magicians and conjurors of the era. Hoffmann was considered to be one of the greatest authorities on the theory and practice of magic. A Hey Presto remastered edition of the work first published in 1876.
566 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 9, 2021
About the author
Professor Hoffmann
67 books2 followersProfessor Louis Hoffmann was born as Angelo John Lewis in London, England on 23 July 1839. He studied law at Oxford University and became a barrister in London.
During the early 1860s he learned magic from a book and became an amateur magician.
In 1876, under the pen name Professor Hoffman, he published Modern Magic to educate the public in how to become a magician, including how to perform sleight of hand tricks, as well as how to dress.
Although Lewis is primarily known for his non-fiction works, especially those on magic, he also wrote a significant amount of fiction.
During the early 1860s he learned magic from a book and became an amateur magician.
In 1876, under the pen name Professor Hoffman, he published Modern Magic to educate the public in how to become a magician, including how to perform sleight of hand tricks, as well as how to dress.
Although Lewis is primarily known for his non-fiction works, especially those on magic, he also wrote a significant amount of fiction.
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